Bank Holiday

Just a reminder that there won't be a session this Monday as Litherland Sports Park is closed for the Bank Holiday. Next session 7th June 6.30-8pm.

Too many trees

Tonight's session used a small area, adjoining the race cycle track, with plenty of small trees, all individually mapped.

Four courses were available with everyone managing each. Some ran hard, others walked or jogged. Staying in control and carefully checking position was key. There were lots of successes as well as much disbelief when downloading showed 1 or more errors had been made. I think Elaine was the only one managing a full set of correct results on the first attempt which wasn't surprising as this was quite a complex challenge.

Bank holiday next Monday so Litherland Sports Park is closed and we won't have a session. Looking forward to seeing new and regular participants on Monday 7th June when we'll be having our own World Cup draw courtesy of David.

Litherland's Maze

15 took on tonight's maze challenge and won!! Between them they notched up 79 goes through the maze. Well done!!!


Getting the barriers ready





View of the maze



About to start


Concentrating hard




How have I done?


Proudly displaying map and score

Thanks to Elaine, Diane, Oliver and David for helping Steve to construct and dismantle the maze.

Victoria Park Urban-O

Great turnout this afternoon in Crosby's Victoria Park. Over 100 people, many in family groups, enjoyed the Spring sunshine when taking part in the Urban-O challenge.

The goal was to visit the 10 control points marked on a detailed map in any order, with each worth 10 points. However, there were several other controls set out in the park and visiting any of them incurred a penalty of 5 each time!!

Well done everyone. Hopefully lots of you can make it to Litherland Sports Park 6.30-8pm Mondays for the orienteering club night sessions. Scores and times from today appear below(click to enlarge).

Many thanks to Park Rangers Christine and Angela, the Friends of Victoria Park and Diane for help and support before, during and after.

Extra orienteering

Local Park Rangers Christine and Angela have invited Litherland Club Night Lead Coach Steve to put on some Urban-o in Victoria Park, Crosby at 2pm this Sunday. All welcome. See arrow on map below for location of meeting point. Click to enlarge.

Future sessions

What can you expect over coming weeks? The aim is enjoyment while developing cardio fitness, agility and orienteering skills. Coming up you'll have opportunities to do circuits, Snakes and Ladders, Too Many Trees, Amazing Maze plus more conventional orienteering and jogging/running. The biscuits at the end of each session are also proving popular!!

Remember, sessions cater for all ages and abilities and no prior experience or special equipment is needed.