A collaboration between the Callow Hill Rangers and HOC to celebrate the happy coinciding of National Nature Reserve week and World Orienteering Day. There will be two activities on offer: Full details as a pdf here and on screen below:
…. to James, Bronze medallist in M35 at today’s British Middle Distance Championships. James narrowly missed a medal at yesterday’s Sprint Championships, finishing 4th. Craig also had a great result in 4th place in the M14 Sprint Championships, just 1 minute and 12 seconds behind the winner. Links to the full results: ❖Sprint Qualifiers – https://lvo.org.uk/bcw/bs_qualifiers_liveresults.html❖ Sprint Finals – https://lvo.org.uk/bcw/bs_finals_liveresults.html❖ Middle Distance – https://lvo.org.uk/bcw/bm_liveresults.html
This is open to pupils attending any school in the WMOA area. A message from the organsiser, Ian Gamlen: Just a quick reminder that the WM Schools Orienteering Championships take place on Saturday 13/5/23 at New Hall Valley Country Park Sutton Coldfield B76 1NL. The closing date for entries is 7/5/23. For more details and a copy of the entry form please click on the following link FUTURE EVENTS (coboc.org.uk) Ian
The results are available as a pdf file or can be viewed below:
We are delighted to report that Eymore woods are once again a delightful place to orienteer. Contact David W (Planner/Organiser) to book a map. Full details are here, or scroll past the pictures to view the pdf.
The fourth event in this year’s West Midland League will be hosted by Walton Chasers at Shoal Hill, Cannock. Entries in advance for league courses are via “Pre-entries” here in order to guarantee a map. The first closing date is Tuesday 11th April. Late entries (+£2) subject to map availability. There will be entry on the day for non-league courses, and also for league courses if there are any maps remaining. Full details are on the Walton Chasers website here.
Our neighbouring club are hosting a quiz to raise money for the junior squad; all are welcome:
The winners of two prestigious trophies were announced. The 2022 Harlequin of the Year was presented to Bob Scott for his tireless work in obtaining permission for the Birmingham Urban, in the aftermath of a global pandemic and in the midst of preparations for the Commonwealth Games. Congratulations to Bob and to Keiran Rose, winner of the HOC Galoppen Trophy for the highest scorer in the West Midlands League. Details of the other trophy winners are on the Club Championships,…