A scorching start to this years schools league in more ways than one - record temperature and super quick times!

Well done to everyone who ran today.For those who like stats: 332 runs, 121 hours of running covering 623km (if you all went in a straight line between controls!) and 13200m of climbing. Definitely all deserved an ice cream after that, as do our planner Chris, controller Colin, mapper Ian and all of our lovely on the day volunteers without whom the event couldn't happen.

Results and splits are on the links above (If anyone wonders what 'nc' means it is non-competitive, normally because they have run the course a second time). Schools team and year group results are below. Individual results are on the 'Other' link above. If anyone spots any errors please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., this includes school changes.

Finally good luck to all South Yorkshire juniors who are competing at the Peter Palmer Relays tonight. This a 7 leg over-night inter-club relay, we're defending champions and have 4 teams going so good luck everyone.

Next schools league is on 7th October at Bolehill Park in Crookes, if you enjoyed today come along and bring a friend. We also have an event at Rivelin on Sunday 1th Oct and our neighbouring club Derwent Valley have an event at Longshaw on Sunday 8th Oct.

School Team Results

Year Team Results

Information

This is the first event in our 2023/24 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 and Whiteley Woods. 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. Last start for courses Light Green, Green and Blue is 2.30pm.

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 for Y3-Y13 pupils at a Sheffield school. 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 .

Wheelchair & pushchair friendly

The white course is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, although the wheelchair would need to be capable of going up and down slopes.

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.

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:

Course	School  Years	Distance	Technical Level	Who is it for?
White	Y4,5	1.1 km	1	The easiest course and a great place for children to start.  The course is entirely on paths and each time you have to make a decision - which path to take, there will be a control point. Year 3 pupils can compete with Y4s.
Yellow	Y6,7	1.5km	2	The next step up and a good place for teenagers etc. to start.  The course will use paths but also other line features - Fences, streams etc. It will also no longer have a control everytime you need to decide where you are going. For example you may need to make a couple of turns on paths between controls
Orange	Y8,9	2.2km	3	Harder still, the Orange course introduces: Choosing routes - e.g. should I go round the paths to the left or right Using 'Point Features' as control sites near to line features Basic use of a compass
Light Green	Y10, Y11	3km	4	Ideal for improvers. The course is further and the navigation difficulty increases and you start to use simple contours and point features. Must cross Rustlings Rd at the zebra crossing in both directions. This will be marshalled.
Green	G12, G13 Adult	3.6km	5	Navigationally as hard as the area allows with plenty of route choice. Over 16s only due to road crossings
Blue	B12, B13 Adult	4.7km	5	As per the green but further in distance. Over 16s only due to road crossings.

Additional Safety Information

This area is well used by members of the public - please be courteous. Full leg cover recommended for light green, green & blue. These courses also cross Rustlings Rd. Please take care when crossing.  Light green runners must use the zebra crossing. It will be marshalled. Green & blue can cross the road where-ever. No under 16s on green or blue.

 

Nearest hospitals

A&E for adults: Northern General Hospital S5 7AU
A&E for children: Sheffield Children’s Hospital S10 2TH
Minor Injuries for adults: 8am-8pm. Royal Hallamshire Hospital. S10 2TA

Event Officials

Planner - Chris Williamson
Organiser - Pauline & Pete Tryner This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Controller - Colin Best