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 Coaching Team appointed
After many applications and a lengthy interview process, SYO are pleased to announce that the new coaching team is now in place:
Lead Coach - Graham Gristwood
Assistant Lead Coach - John Rocke
Community Coach - Jill Gorvett and Colin Best
There will be a webpage devoted to coaching up and running soon!
If you want to get involved with coaching, receiving coaching, or want to ask any questions, please email Graham at oneandonlygg (insert "at" sign) gmail.com.
Area embargoes
Events and training with a map or otherwise seeking to gain a competitive advantage is currently not allowed for those that wish to compete in the following events:
- CompassSport Cup Final, 17th Oct 2010 Avoid area covered by previous Burbage Moor maps
- Regional Event Ecclesall Woods 21st Nov 2010 A one-year embargo starts on 21/11/09 for those that wish to run and remain competitive.
- British Championships 14th May 2011 Wharncliffe and Greno Woods
SYO wins CompassSport Cup Final again
At Fineshade Wood in Northamptonshire last weekend SYO successfully defended its Compass Sport Cup title.
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(picture by Jenny Johnson)