Events
View all eventsEvent | Date | Venue |
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Urban evening event and club BBQ | Wednesday 14 August | Fulwood |
Orienteering Rotherham - Give it a go! | Thursday 15 August 11:00 - 14:30 | Clifton Park |
Orienteering Rotherham - Give it a go! | Friday 23 August 11:00 - 14:30 | Rosehill Victoria Park |
Orienteering Rotherham - Give it a go! | Monday 26 August 11:00 - 14:30 | Herringthorpe Valley Park |
Results
View all resultsEvent | Date | Venue |
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Evening event | Wednesday 3 July | Whitwell Woods |
Saturday Series prizegiving and score orienteering... | Saturday 29 June | Forge Dam |
Sheffield City Race | Sunday 16 June | Walkley |
Sheffield City Weekend Regional Sprint | Saturday 15 June | Stannington |
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
More SYO success at the Welsh 6 Days
![A competition area on Day 6.](/old/userfiles/image/P1000170.jpg)
It was also successful week for SYO at the Welsh 6 Days, despite the wet weather.
Simon Bradbury finished 2nd overall in M14A, whilst Nick Barrable secured 2nd place on M21L by seconds. Peter Gorvett finished comfortably in 1st position in M60L with a 10 minute lead overall and Colin Best finished second in M60S. Brian Shaw was 1st overall in M65L and Lucy Wiegand managed 3rd in W35L. For full results see the website.
SYO success at the French 6 Days
The 6 Days of Aveyron was a successful week for SYO. Full results on the website. Oli Johnson had top ten positions all week and finished 3rd overall in H21E. Tim Tett was 2nd in H45 and Robin Tett 5th in H16. Matt Crane finished 6th in H21E, and also third in the sprint event. Cari Littler, pictured here with World Champion and French 6 day winner Thierry Gueorgiou, finished 15th in D14.
Stage Win for Aidan Smith in O-Ringen
Aidan Smith finished third place overall in the M13 category at the Swedish 5 Days in the mountainous terrain of Salen. His week of strong results included a stage win on Day 3 and a second place on Day 4. The junior classes at the O Ringen are tightly contested and Aidan fought off some tough competition to come in third overall after a chasing start on the final day.
Other good SYO results included a 2nd place for Pete Gorvett on Day 4, his training on the fells no doubt paying off on a challenging downhill course after taking a chair lift up to start above the tree line.