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
SYO 2014 Club Champs, AGM and Annual Awards
Last Saturday saw 50 or so gallant club members brave the cold for the annual club champs in a lovely Autumnal Ecclesall Woods. John Franklin planned a challenging odds and evens score event for the seniors, which certainly tested the brain power; while the juniors completed their own 30 minute normal score event. Most people made it back within the time limit, with Oli Johnson the highest scorer on the senior course and Dom Dakin on the junior course. However, the actual club champion was still to be revealed once ‘The Preston’s handicapped multiplier’ had been applied. Check out the SYO Facebook Page to see Martin Ward’s photographs capturing the event.
We then moved onto the excellent facilities at the HSBC clubhouse for lunch, the AGM and Award Ceremony. It was certainly a treat to be able to grab a warm shower post run! After tucking into a hearty lunch, Colin Best kicked off the AGM. Full details of his report will be found shortly in the members section.
New British Orienteering Video
Checkout the latest British Orienteering video introducing people to what Orienteering is about, a few SYO members feature
Pippa Dakin selected for World Schools
Well done to Pippa Dakin, who has been selected to run at the World Schools Championships. They will be held in Antalya, Turkey in April next year.
Pippa competing at the British Schools at Temple Newsam
Photo credit: Wendy Carlyle.