Great turnout tonight. First of all we had 10 children from Forefield Junior School. They'd been part of an after-school orienteering club during March. This time they were out and about in the park and brought their parents along too. Well done to everyone, especially Cameron for scoring maximum points in a very speedy 11:31. Hopefully lots of you will pop along to our Monday club night sessions at Litherland Sports Park.
Our club night regulars took on the challenge of 3 short courses. Some took them nice and leisurely others much quicker but all did well and are developing their skills and fitness.
We also had a couple of families trying orienteering for the first time - Sean and Sophie and Ben and Tom enjoyed themselves - hope their parents did too!!
No session next Monday as several can't make it due to bank holiday but back in action at Litherland on 10th May. Those wanting something active on 3rd May could try the fun run or associated races from the playing fields next to Hall Road station. First event starts 10.40am. Further information can be obtained from the link below or by contacting Race Director, Mike Wilkinson, Tel: 0151 924 1318, or email: wilkymanor@aol.com. Mike would also appreciate any offers of help.
http://www.southportwaterlooac.co.uk/entry%20forms/15K_entry2010.pdf
Monday 26 April 2010
Sunday 25 April 2010
Monday 26th April
Remember the venue change this time to Moorside Park, Crosby. See maps below for location. See you there.
Location map for 26th April
This session is at Moorside Park, Crosby. See arrow on maps below for location. Click to enlarge.
Saturday 24 April 2010
Sefton Park open event
Congratulations to Oliver Roome for doing really well on the Yellow course today. Other Monday club regulars in the results are Elaine Sutton and Darren Baker, both on Green. Thanks to MEROC for hosting the event.
Courses here:
http://www.dee.routegadget.co.uk/dee/reitti.cgi?act=map&id=50&kieli=
Results here:
http://www.obasen.nu/winsplits/online/en/default.asp?page=classes&databaseId=13894&ct=true
Courses here:
http://www.dee.routegadget.co.uk/dee/reitti.cgi?act=map&id=50&kieli=
Results here:
http://www.obasen.nu/winsplits/online/en/default.asp?page=classes&databaseId=13894&ct=true
Wednesday 21 April 2010
Open event - Sefton Park - Saturday 24th April
This Saturday there's an open event at Sefton Park.
Registration 10-11.30am. Start times 10.30am-12pm. £5 adults/£2.50 children. Discounts for orienteering club members and/or those using own SI-card. Courses for all abilities. Everyone welcome.
See arrow on this map for location of registration.
Registration 10-11.30am. Start times 10.30am-12pm. £5 adults/£2.50 children. Discounts for orienteering club members and/or those using own SI-card. Courses for all abilities. Everyone welcome.
See arrow on this map for location of registration.
Monday 19 April 2010
Snooker/orienteering combo
Great to see some new faces tonight. Who knows, perhaps there's a future British Champion in this group!! For those with more modest aspirations the aim is enjoyment. It was great that all were happy trying the snooker-themed course.
The challenge was to navigate to a "red" control followed by a "colour" (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink or black). Once all the red had been "potted" the colours were visited in sequence. With a couple of decoys out there too, good planning, concentration and mapreading came in handy to avoid or minimise "fouls".
Sportident electronic timers were used to calculate scores with everyone receiving a printout on finishing showing the order they'd visited controls. These revealed a few fouls but not many. Well done to everyone for tackling the course so enthusiastically.
Unfortunately unexpected problems arose over the use of our room. I'm pleased to report that they're sorted. Thanks for your patience.
Next week the session is at Moorside Park, Crosby. A location map will appear here soon to make sure you all get there!!
The challenge was to navigate to a "red" control followed by a "colour" (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink or black). Once all the red had been "potted" the colours were visited in sequence. With a couple of decoys out there too, good planning, concentration and mapreading came in handy to avoid or minimise "fouls".
Sportident electronic timers were used to calculate scores with everyone receiving a printout on finishing showing the order they'd visited controls. These revealed a few fouls but not many. Well done to everyone for tackling the course so enthusiastically.
Unfortunately unexpected problems arose over the use of our room. I'm pleased to report that they're sorted. Thanks for your patience.
Next week the session is at Moorside Park, Crosby. A location map will appear here soon to make sure you all get there!!
Sunday 18 April 2010
British Sprint Championships
Litherland Club Night Lead Coach Steve McLean was course planner for today's British Sprint Championships in Chorley. Almost 500 orienteers from clubs the length and breadth of Britain raced to become British Champion. Sarah Rollins won the women's final and Graham Gristwood triumphed in the men's race.
photo: Dave Rollins
A sprint race in orienteering terms is one with a predicted winning time of 12-15 minutes. Yesterday's courses were approx 3k for the men and a little shorter for the women. Courses are measured on a straight line route between controls but due to buildings and other obstacles the actual distance covered is further.
Maps, courses, results, etc are at http://www.sroc.org/bsec2010/results.htm
Don't worry if top class competition isn't your scene as Steve also works with children and adults interested in improving their fitness, enjoying navigating or just wanting to try a new activity.
photo: Dave Rollins
A sprint race in orienteering terms is one with a predicted winning time of 12-15 minutes. Yesterday's courses were approx 3k for the men and a little shorter for the women. Courses are measured on a straight line route between controls but due to buildings and other obstacles the actual distance covered is further.
Maps, courses, results, etc are at http://www.sroc.org/bsec2010/results.htm
Don't worry if top class competition isn't your scene as Steve also works with children and adults interested in improving their fitness, enjoying navigating or just wanting to try a new activity.
Monday 12 April 2010
Club Night
Club night started tonight with people of various ages and experience attending. Next Monday participants can have a go at snooker-o, topical as the real snooker world champs start at the weekend.
Alternately finding a red then different colours until all reds are found then finish by visiting the colours in sequence. Points and fouls will apply as in real snooker. What's the best order? Who'll get the highest score?
Circuits and other courses also available so whatever your age or ability you'll have fun and get fitter so come along and give it a try.
Alternately finding a red then different colours until all reds are found then finish by visiting the colours in sequence. Points and fouls will apply as in real snooker. What's the best order? Who'll get the highest score?
Circuits and other courses also available so whatever your age or ability you'll have fun and get fitter so come along and give it a try.
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