Events
View all events| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Night Urban Event | Wednesday 15 January | Broomhill |
Results
View all results| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Saturday Series 2 | Saturday 19 October | EIS&Olympic Legacy Pk |
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
Orienteering Coaching/Training
SYO are running coaching sessions to beginner and improver orienteers on Saturday afternoons. Please email Pauline Tryner by Mon 19th Jan to confirm attendance -
Dates & Locations
24th January – Endcliffe Park (Cafe)
31st January – Ecclesall Woods (Whirlowdale Road)
14th February - Bingham Park (Tennis courts)
28th February - Forge Dam (Cafe)
7th March - Limb Valley (Whirlowbrook Hall)
21st March - Limb Valley (Whirlowbrook Hall)
Locations subject to final permissions.
GG marries
Late last year our former club coach, Graham Gristwood, married his girlfriend of 4 years, Hungarian international orienteer Fanni Gyurko. They had a small service in Dunblane with both sets of parents.
SYO 2nd in Compass Sport Cup
SYO travelled to Long Valley (Aldershot/Farnborough) last weekend for the CompassSport Cup Final with a small but select team of only 34 people (25 to count) and finished a mighty 2nd. Bristol with over 90 in their team won with Southern Navigators with over 100 in 3rd place. A big THANK YOU to all those who made the effort to run. We must have been the highest scoring team per person ever!