Published 16th July 2023

On Sunday 9th July SYO hosted the final of the Yvette Baker Trophy at Sandall Beat. Hundreds of juniors from around the country descended on Doncaster for a fantastic day of competition. Proceedings kicked off with a team parade and then it was time to head out into the forest. Courses were fast and tricky and competition was tough but SYO's strength and depth showed through, allowing us to retain the trophy for another year!  Well done to all the juniors who competed on behalf of SYO - you all played your part. Particular congratulations to our 9 counters - James Bryant, Lawrence Hodgson, Maxwell Groom, Charlotte Chapman, Ella Baxter, Zac Garratt, Adrian Snowton, Alex Cadman and Hannah Chapman. 

A huge thank you to the key officials - Jacky, Susan, Henry and Brian Slater of HALO and all the many helpers on the day itself.

Published 1st July 2023

There was a fabulous turnout to the 2022/23 Saturday Series at Millhouses Park last Saturday. Well done to all those that ran in the scorching temperatures and a huge thank you to our merry band of volunteers who kept smiling throughout despite the heat! The orienteering was followed by the prize-giving for the SFSS Schools’ League and the SYO adults’ league. GB orienteers Jonny Crickmore, Chloe Potter and Imogen Pieters were on hand to present the prizes. The primary school category was won by Hunters Bar, closely followed by Nethergreen in 2^nd and Ecclesall in 3^rd. In the secondary school category, High Storrs lifted the trophy with 2^nd place going to King Edwards and Tapton in 3^rd.

Medals were presented to the top 3 in each age class and certificates were given to all those that did 5 or more events. Congratulations to:

G4 1^st Eliza-Blue, 2^nd = Esther, 2^nd = Phoebe
B4 1^st Edwin, 2^nd = Joseph, 2^nd = Vincent
G5 1^st Ellie, 2^nd Lucy, 3^rd Emily
B5 1^st Zac, 2^nd Alex, 3^rd Oscar
G6 1^st Beau, 2^nd Eliza, 3^rd Aneesa
B6 1^st = Louis, 1^st = Alex, 3^rd = Jack, 3^rd = Jasper
G7 1^st Sophie, 2^nd Lucy-Laura, 3^rd= Anna, 3^rd = Hannah
B7 1^st Freddie, 2^nd Nathan, 3^rd Jack
G8/9 1^st = Beth, 1^st = Ella, 3^rd Penny
B8/9 1^st Lawrence, 2^nd Will, 3^rd Pasco
G10/11 – 1^st Freya, 2^nd Lotte, 3^rd Ciara
B10/11 – 1^st Evan, 2^nd James, 3^rd Caspar
B12/13 – 1^st Dylan, 2^nd Euan, 3^rd Joseph

The winning year group teams won chocolates and we also recognised the dedication of those that attended all 9 events in the series with prizes! In the hotly contested adults’ league, Adrien Gallet took the honours in the male category, while Kim Baxter scooped the female prize. A huge thank you to everyone that came and supported the prize-giving and to the hundreds of volunteers that made this years’ Saturday Series so successful.

Published 12th May 2023

Over the Coronation weekend, a dedicated band of SYO members travelled to Northern Ireland to take part in the British Sprint and Middle Champs. We were treated to sunny skies, friendly people, stunning scenery and excellent courses.

The Sprint Champs were held in Armagh, where 5 SYOers were crowned British Champion. Congratulations to Martha (W10), Hannah (W12), Ella (W14), Oscar (M16) and Nick B (M45). Well done also to our 5 silver medallists: Alice (W14), Freya (W16), Laura R (W21Elite), Kim (W45) and Bill E (M55) and our 4 bronze medallists: Stanley (M12), Robbie (M16), Dave P (M55) and Janet (W60).

On Sunday the action switched to the British Middles at Drumkeeragh. We were treated to a stunning assembly area and a tough technical forest. We went one better than the day before, with 6 SYO members crowned British Champion. Congratulations to: Martha (W10), Hannah (W12), Ella (W14), Freya (W16), Jenny P (W55) and Nick B (M45). Well done also to our 7 silver medallists: Sophie (W12), Will (M14), Charlotte (W14) Oscar (M16), Laura R (W21Elite), Kim (W45) and Bill E (M55) and our 5 bronze medallists: Jack W (M12), Maxwell (M14), Robbie (M16), Pete T (M45) and Martin (M55).