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
Peter Palmers Double For SYO Juniors
Two teams of SYO juniors competed at the Peter Palmer Relays last Sunday morning. The relays start at 5am and the teams of 6 run through dawn to the early morning. This year the event returned to Sutton Park, Birmingham and was hosted by the City Of Birmingham Orienteering Club (COBOC).
SYOs first team won by 8 minutes to win the Peter Palmer trophy for the second time for the club. Such is the strength of the club juniors at the moment that, besides being able to field a second team, that second team won the Joan George trophy in a sprint finish with Lakeland Orienteering Club (LOC). Teams are eligible for the Joan George trophy if the team members have a combined BOF age of less that 90. The photo below shows both the winning teams (and a strange white rabbit!). Photo © Rob Lines. Results.
Congratulations to our juniors!
Forge Valley Club Night
Come along and have a good time at the club night at Forge Valley Community School every Thursdsay from 18:30 - 19:30. The sessions start on 13th September after a break over the school summer holidays.
The sessions are open to everyone but more aimed towards children and families. You will learn how to orienteer, how read a map, find out about adventure running and improve your fitness in a fun and exciting way. Lauren Ferrand is the lead coach and will be able to support you no matter your experience of orienteering. For more information, Lauren can be contacted at
If you are taking your son or daughter to the sessions, why not join in the fun and have a go yourself? As well as having a good time and improving your own fitness it is always nice to have a bit of friendly competition with your child - you may be surprised how good they are!
So remember, the club nights are for anyone of any age or experience (though are aimed at children and families) and are every Thursday from 18:30 to 19:30 at the Forge Valley Community School sports centre starting from 13th September. See you there!
Rachael Finishes top Brit in the World Champs Middle Race
Club member Rachael Rothman finished 21st, and top Brit, in the World Championships Middle Race in Lausanne, Switzerland on Tuesday.
From the British Orienteering website:
Rachael was asked if the race was as she expected today and she said “Pretty much, it was quite tricky and quite varied in the terrain, so yeas just as I expected.” She was then asked what she felt about her result and she commented “I am a bit disappointed not to be in the Top 20. I thought when I finished that the run I had would get me a Top 20 as I was satisfied when I finished, so I can’t be disappointed with it.”
Rachael Rothman (Credit - Dave Sprot)