A great turnout today at Meersbrrok Park.  Thank you to all our volunteers especially Paul Norman for planning and Ian Cooper & Steve Dempsey for updating the map.

Results and splits are on the links above.  Individual schools results are on the 'Other' link and team results are below, league results will be updated in a couple of days to give you a chance to report any corrections to names, schools etc.  If you spot any errors This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Information

This is the eighth combined Sheffield Schools and Saturday Afternoon event in the 2021/22 series.  This series of events is perfect for introducing new people to the sport and also provides local, good value orienteering to the experienced orienteer. The shorter courses stay within the confines of Meersbrook Park with stunning views across Sheffield, while the green and blue courses offer an interesting mix of urban, wood and parkland terrrain encompassing Meersbrook Park and the Carr Wood area.

Schools Event

Running alongside the public event is the 8th event in the Sheffield Federation of School Sports (SFSS) Orienteering League for both Primary and Secondary pupils.  All school age pupils, whichever school they are at can run in the league and you don't need to sign up in advance. Entry to the schools event is free if your school is a member of the SFSS. Information about the SFSS Orienteering League is here.  It is not necessary for a teacher to be present from the school.

Children can run on their own, with a friend or with family members. Parents are very welcome to shadow their children. 

Costs

Adults £5, SYO members £4
Children £2 (Free for the first run if you are in Y3 or above)
Any additional courses will cost an additional £1 (Or £2 if your previous run was free)
If you would like to go around in a group you would just pay for one entry, plus £1 for each extra map.

Travel and parking

We will be based in the park outside Meersbrook Hall with the start and finish close by. Nearest postcode: S8 0RP. Please park considerately on the streets around the park or better still come by public transport.  Buses pass by on Chesterfield Road regularly.

Timings

Registration for courses will open at 12.30pm.  You can start any time from 12:30pm - 3pm (2.30pm for the Green and Blue courses). The courses close at 3:30pm.

Facilities

The volunteers at the Walled Garden have very kindly allowed us access to the toilets in the Walled Garden. 

The SYO juniors will be providing cakes and hot drinks to raise funds junior activities. All donations gratefully accepted.

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 have run in one of our Saturday events previously you should have been given a number. With the number we are able to add you into the results system much quicker. 

Map

1:4000 white to light green
1:5000 green & blue

Updated May 2022 by Steve Dempsey.

Orienteering Courses Available

If you complete a course and there is still time you are welcome to try another. Adults are welcome to run whichever course they prefer.

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