First 'proper' Saturday series event and it looks like everyone was enjoying themselves.  Preliminary results are available on the links above along with split times. 

Schools individual results are availabe here (or on the 'other' link above, we have to sort out the year 11/12 results.  School team results (4 counters) and year group results (3 counters) are below.

Huge thank you to all our helpers today especially our planner Matt Morris.  Matt started orienteering at the schools league races a few years ago and is now a member of the Yorkshire and Humberside Junior Squad.  It was also great to see many of our other club juniors helping out.

We have a couple of items of lost property a water bottle belonging to Samuel Buchy and a garmin watch.

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Information

This is the first event in our 2021/22 Sheffield Saturday Series of 9 events. These events are perfect for introducing new people to the sport and also provide good value, local orienteering opportunities to experienced orienteers.  The series also incorporates the very popular SFSS schools' league.

There are a choice of 6 different courses catering to all ages and abilities. Longer courses extend into Bingham Park. Individuals, pairs and groups all welcome.

Endcliffe's runnable woodland

Registration, Start & Finish

Registration is based outside the cafe in Endcliffe Park, here . Start & finish are adjacent.

Registration for courses will open at 12.30pm.  You can start any time from 12.30pm - 3pm but the courses close at 3:30pm. 

Schools Event

Running alongside the public event is the first event in the Sheffield Federation of School Sports (SFSS) Orienteering League for both Primary and Secondary pupils.  Entry to the schools event is free if your school is a member of the SFSS. Information about the SFSS Orienteering League is here.  The league is also open to home schooled pupils and those out schools outside Sheffield. It is not necessary for a teacher to be present from the school and you don't need to register in advance.
If you ran last year and have changed schools then you can still use the same Id number but you will need to let us know the name of your new school.

Adults' League

There is also is a league for adults. As for the schools' league, your best 5 results count. Run which ever course you feel is most appropriate for you and we will incoporate your score into the league! 

Costs

Adults £5, SYO members £4
Children £2 (Free for the first run if you are in Y3 or above and your schools is in the SFSS)
You are welcome to run a 2nd course. 2nd runs cost £1 (Or £2 if your previous run was free)
If you would like to go around in a group you pay for one entry, plus £1 for each extra map. SI card hire is free.

Travel and parking

Nearest postcode S11 7AB. Parking on the streets around the park mainly Riverdale Road and Rustlings Road.  Buses pass the park regularly. Plan your journey here and use a destination of 'Bingham Park, Rustlings Road/Endcliffe Park, 37020635'

Facilities

Toilets, café and playground close to registration.

Entries

All courses are entry on the day.  You just have to turn up, pick a course and fill in an entry form.  There will be people on hand to help you if you have any questions.

If you ran one of the schools events last year then you should have completed an entry form an been given a number. With the number we are able to add you into the results system much quicker.  

Volunteers

We need plenty of helpers to allow this event to go ahead. No experience is necessary. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you're able to help.

Prize giving

The prize giving for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 leagues will take place at 3pm. Prize winners will be notified by email.

Orienteering Courses Available

If you complete a course and there is still time you are welcome to try another.

See below for details on the courses on offer.  Distances are provisional:

COVID Guidance for competitors & volunteers

• You must not take part in any form of orienteering if you have tested positive for covid, have Covid symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate.
• Sanitise your hands before and after your run.
• Do not touch the controls. If using a SIAC dibber hover your hand above the SI unit. If dibbing, just place the dibber in the hole, without touching the box.
• Please be super courteous to any members of the public that you come across before, during or after the event and try to maintain social distancing.