Events
View all events| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Series 3 | Saturday 23 November | Shire Brook Valley |
| Club champs and AGM | Saturday 14 December | Holmesfield Park Wood |
| Saturday Series 4 | Saturday 4 January | Whirlow Brook Hall & Limb Valley |
| Regional Event | Sunday 12 January | Greno Woods |
Results
View all results| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Night Event | Wednesday 20 November | Ladies Spring Woods & Beauchief Golf Course |
| Regional Event | Sunday 10 November | Blacka Moor |
| Saturday Series 2 | Saturday 19 October | EIS&Olympic Legacy Pk |
| 2nd Sheffield Urban Fell Race | Sunday 13 October 10:00 | Sharrow |
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
18 SYO Juniors selected for JROS summer tours!
Success for SYO at Northern Champs
On Sunday 28th April a large proportion of the club competed in the Northern Orienteering Championships at Kilnsey in the Yorkshire Dales. Competition took place on the high open fells and with high winds and rain forecast, most competitors headed for the start with some trepidation! Luckily the weather quickly improved and many even enjoyed some sun on the last part of the course! Although the terrain was fast and fairly runnable, participants had to be careful as some controls, particularly the pits, were tricky to find! Twenty nine members successfully raced round to achieve podium positions. Congratulations to:
M10 1st Fred Garratt
W10 2nd Martha Preston
M12 1st Jack Walwyn, 2nd Nedd Hunt
W12 2nd Jemma Waters
M14 1st Maxwell Groom, 2nd Nathan Peel
W14 2nd Hannah Chapman, 3rd Sophie Howsam
M16 3rd Oscar Peel
W16 1st Charlotte Chapman, 3rd Ella Baxter
W18 2nd Freya Tryner
W21 1st Chloe Potter
M35 1st Joe Taunton, 3rd Chris Williamson
M40 3rd Kris Groom
W40 3rd Lucy Wiegand
M45 2nd Andy Preston
W45 1st Kim Baxter, 3rd Louise Reynolds
M50 1st Nick Barrable
W50 2nd Amanda Crawshaw, 3rd Pauline Tryner
M55 2nd Bill Edwards, 3rd Colin Smith
W55 3rd Jenny Peel
M60 1st Charlie Adams
M75 1st Peter Gorvett
There was also success for our members running the short courses. Well done to Judith Cudden 1st W45S, Susan Guy 2nd W45S, Emily Pieters 1st W50S, Lesley Ward 2nd W55S and Dave Howsam 1st M45S.
7 British Champions crowned at Middle Distance Champs
The British Middle Champs were held on Saturday 27th April at Danefield near Leeds. Its convenient location saw a large SYO contingent compete. The intricate rocky terrain and steep slopes provided physically and technically challenging courses, which were much appreciated by all competitors. Our athletes certainly demonstrated their prowess in this type of area delivering 7 golds, 8 silvers and 7 bronzes.
Congratulations to:
M10 1st Fred Garratt
W10 1st Martha Preston
M12 1st Jack Walwyn, 3rd Louis Bryant
W12 3rd Jemma Waters
M14 1st Maxwell Groom
M16 1st Oscar Peel, 3rd Lawrence Hodgson
W16 3rd Charlotte Chapman
M18 2nd James Bryant
M20 1st Euan Tryner
W21 2nd Chloe Potter, 3rd Laura Robertson
M35 1st Joe Taunton, 3rd Chris Williamson
W40 2nd Rachael Rothman
M45 2nd Andy Preston
M50 1st Nick Barrable
W50 3rd Amanda Crawshaw
M55 2nd Bill Edwards
W55 2nd Jenny Peel
M75 2nd Peter Gorvett
A huge thank you to Airienteers for putting on a very enjoyable event.
