Well done to everyone who sweltered around their course today. Thank you to all of our helpers who baked in the heat, especially Alex Forrest for planning and Colin Best for controlling.

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The Adult League results are here

Schools Results

That's it for another year, thank you to everyone who has helped this year and of course to everyone who competed! Just the prizegiving at Millhouses Park on Saturday 24th June to go!  Dates are already out for next years competition so pick up some flyers now.

League Results are here

Individual Results

Description

This is one of our Saturday Series of events aimed at introducing adult and junior newcomers to orienteering. Running alongside the public event is the very popular SFSS schools' league. The shorter courses stay within the confines of Meersbrook Park with stunning views across Sheffield, while the green and blue courses for adults offer an interesting mix of urban, wood and parkland terrrain.

Schools Event

Running alongside the public event is the 9th 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). All courses close at 3:30pm at which time we will start to collect controls so please make sure you start early enough to complete your course in time.

Facilities

Thank you to Meersbrook Hall for kindly allowing us access to the toilets.

The Round Table Roasters coffee van will be selling hot drinks by registration and the SYO juniors will be running a cake stall - donations of baked goods will be much appreciated!

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. 

Costs

Adults £5, SYO / British Orienteering members £4
Children £2 (Free for the first run if you are in Y3 or above and your schools is in the SFSS), Students £2

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 (with just one dibber) you just pay for one entry, plus £1 for each extra map.

Volunteers

We need volunteers for this event to go ahead. PleaseThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are able to spare an hour or so. Helpers receive a free entry. 

Map

1:4000 white to light green
1:5000 green & blue
Updated April 23 by Ian Cooper.

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:

Meersbrook Park is about 3km south of the Sheffield city centre. Formerly part of the Meersbrook Estate, the park has retained many of its historical features, including the walled garden, and the red-bricked Meersbrook House, built in 1780 (which was home to the Ruskin Museum until 1950). Also within the park is Bishops House, one of only 3 remaining Tudor properties, and one of the oldest buildings in the city, which was built c.1500.

Longer courses will also visit the area south-west of the park, including urban areas and small areas of woodland.

Additional Safety Info

This is a very busy public park. Please be courteous to members of the public while out on your course. Please wear shoes with good grips. Full leg cover should be worn by those running the green or blue courses. Children can be shadowed by an adult.

Officials

Planner - Alex Forrest
Organisers - Pauline & Pete Tryner email: pauline 'at' southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk
Controller - Colin Best