Events
View all events| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Series 4 | Saturday 4 January | Whirlow Brook Hall & Limb Valley |
| Regional Event | Sunday 12 January | Ecclesall Woods |
| Night Urban Event | Wednesday 15 January | Broomhill |
| Northern Night Champs and YHOA night league | Saturday 25 January | Scholes Coppice |
Results
View all results| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Club champs and AGM | Saturday 14 December | Holmesfield Park Wood |
| Saturday Series 3 | Saturday 23 November | Shire Brook Valley |
| Night Event | Wednesday 20 November | Ladies Spring Woods & Beauchief Golf Course |
| Regional Event | Sunday 10 November | Blacka Moor |
About SYO
South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO) have 300 members ranging in age from 5 to 85. There is a wide range of ability and experience within the club from beginners to elite orienteers, who represent Great Britain all over the world. We offer a friendly and informal welcome to the sport - supporting adult and junior beginners and more seasoned orienteers alike with coaching and a programme of regular events.
South Yorkshire Orienteers is member of the Yorkshire and Humberside Orienteering Association (YHOA) and British Orienteering.
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time.
It does not matter how young, old or fit you are as you can choose the course that's right for you and run, jog or walk it at your own pace. It is excellent for adults wanting to shape up, add some excitement and mental challenge to their running and meet new friends. It is also ideal for families as everyone can take part at the level that's right for them and it allows children to develop independence, confidence and decision making skills.
News
Medal Success for SYO at the British Schools Champs
A large contingent of younger SYO juniors made the long journey to Dartford for the British Schools Championships this weekend. They performed brilliantly and returned clutching a large array of medals! Congratulations to:
G5 – Gold – Eliza Blue Elliott
B5 – Gold – Fred Garratt, Silver – Ali Rothman
B7 – Gold – Zac Garratt, Silver – Alec Johnston, Bronze – Finn Mackie
B8 – Bronze – Louis Bryant
B9 – Silver – Jack Walwyn
G7 Team – Gold – King Edwards
B5 Team – Gold – Dobcroft Junior
B7 Team – Gold – Silverdale, Silver – High Storrs
B8 Team – Silver – High Storrs
B9 Team – Silver – High Storrs
Dobcroft Junior took bronze in the primary school overall category, while High Storrs finished 4th in the large secondary school category.
A huge thank you to the team managers Paul Walwyn, Jenny Johnson and Jenny Murray plus the other parent supporters! Next year the British Schools Champs looks set to be near Edinburgh on 16th November. Save the date!
GB Squad Selections
Congratulations to Jonny Crickmore who is selected once again for the GB performance squad and to Chloe Potter, Immy Pieters and Euan Tryner, who retain their selections in the GB Development Squad.
Congratulations also to the 13 SYO juniors selected for the Talent North Squad.
Caspar Reynolds
Oscar Peel
Robbie Lightfoot
Anna Todd
Alice Pieters
Ella Baxter
Charlotte Chapman
Beth Sykes
Lotte Sykes
Freya Tryner
Will Preston
Lawrence Hodgson
James Bryant
SYO retain Compass Sport Cup!
It was a fabulous win for SYO yesterday at the 40th Compass Sport Cup final at Holcombe Ranges with all round fabulous performances from the team.
The sunny post race photos hide the horrendous conditions experienced by most runners. Driving rain, clag and precipitous muddy slopes made navigation tricky and the terrain very physical and meant just completing the course was a significant achievement!
Forth Valley Orienteers brought a strong team and put in a stirling effort but some key results swung the overall result in our favour. Particular congratulations to our 5 course winners - Hannah Chapman, Freya Tryner, Nick Barrable, Charlie Adams and Euan Tryner.
Well done also to our other counters: Kim, Cat, Jonny, Sophie, Freddie, Jenny J, Brian, Oli, Pete, Chloe, Andy, Jemma, Martin, Lawrence, Anna, Amanda, Lucy, Ella, Pauline and Joe T.
Dylan Jenkinson retained his golden boot trophy with a run in time of 25 seconds - a fabulous achievement!
Thanks to everyone in SYO who ran - your results all contributed to our win!
Well done to SROC - Red Rose Orienteers for winning the trophy competition. Particular thanks to Pendle Forest Orienteers Page for putting on a great competition and to CompassSport Magazine for providing the prizes!