Knot's Wood 4th December

A family and beginner friendly event will be held in Knot's Wood, near Lancaster, on Saturday 4th December. Details on the SROC fixture list.

Beacon Fell Novice Event Wednesday 25th August

An event suitable for beginners at Beacon Fell, part of the Rangers Sports Day. Start times between 11am and 3pm. Entry free! There will be a 2.4km, 9 control white+/yellow- course with an 8 control 1.7km shorter option. All welcome. Contact Peter Knott 01772 683072. Map link.

A message from Sue Denmark to all SROC members

As you are no doubt aware SROC is to host Day 5 of the Lakes 5 Days Event on 27th August 2010 on Helsington Barrows. This is a big commitment as we are expecting around 1600 competitors so we will need a lot of helpers on the day. I have all the team leaders now in place.

Astley Park, Saturday 5th June - results

Astley Park was a treat in the June sunshine, and brought a fitting end to the first series of events in the Chorley area. Results are here. Many local newcomers have now experienced orienteering for the first time, and several are going on to join the club (SROC). If you are looking for membership details they may be found here.

SROC Summer Series around Lancaster

As the Chorley O-zone draws to a close there is a new series of events happening around the Lancaster area, all on Tuesday evenings with start times between 6.30 and 7 pm. The next is on Tuesday 8th June in Williamson Park, then Salt Ayre on 15th June, Lancaster University on 29th June and Beacon Fell on 6th July. Go to the SROC fixtures page for more details.

Next (and last) event in the O-zone series

The next event, which is also the last in this current series in the Chorley area, is at Astley Park on Saturday 5th June. Don't miss the opportunity to run in this beautiful park, last used for part of the British Sprint Orienteering Championships. Details of the event are on the fixtures page.

Phew what a scorcher!

A mixture of newcomers and a few old hands battled temperatures in the mid 20s in Worden Park today. The dog-wash came in handy to help cool down afterwards! Results have been added to the Results Page.

Next event - Worden Park Saturday 22nd May

The O-zone series moves to the extensive parkland area of Worden Park in Leyland next Saturday. This area offers some fast running over open fields combined with some intricate navigation in the wooded valleys. The park also has a number of attractions such as a maze and adventure playground. The cafe is well worth a visit as well! More details of the event may be found on the fixtures page.

Yarrow Valley 8th May results

Results for the Yarrow Valley event on Saturday 8th May may now be viewed via the results page. Any more photos for the gallery?

The next O-zone event - Saturday 8th May

The 3rd event in the Series is at Yarrow Valley. If you came last time in March then you may think you know the area but we have something different for you this time, you will visit other parts of the park. The courses are different and the Technical course has a twist in it.

Duxbury Park results

Results for the event held at Duxbury Park on Saturday 24th April have been added to the Results Page. You may also like to add your route to RouteGadget.

Astley Park Results and the next O-zone event

Much fun was had running around the Astley Hall courtyard, so much so that many tried all five courses! The Come-And-Try-It course ventured a little further afield, giving a taste of what the competitors in the British Sprint Elite Champs were experiencing at about the same time. Results have been added here. Not long to wait for the next O-zone event which is in Duxbury Park on 24th April. Details on the fixture list.

Next event - Astley Park Sunday 18th April

The next Chorley orienteering opportunity is at Astley Park on Saturday 18th April, also venue for the British Sprint Elite Orienteering Championships on the same day. There is a choice of a mini-orienteering experience in the courtyard at Astley Hall, open between 10.30 and 3.30 (entry free) and a more conventional "Come-And-Try-It" course, which ventures out of the park and is open from 12.30 until 2. There is a small charge of £2 adults & families, £1 juniors on this course. All welcome!

Yarrow Valley results

The first event in the new Chorley O-zone series was held at Yarrow Valley Country Park today, Saturday 27th March. This gave another rare opportunity to compete twice in one day (on different areas) since SELOC had an event at Darcy Lever in the morning, allowing several SELOC members to transfer to the Chorley event in the afternoon. That's keen! Meanwhile there were a few new faces, some on their first ever orienteering run, at Yarrow Valley. Results have been added to the Results page (follow the link above). Next event in the series is associated with the British Sprint Championships, starting from Astley Park on Sunday 18th April. Details on the Fixtures page. More photos from the event in the SROC Gallery.

Rare chance to compete in two events in one day

The O-zone event at Yarrow Valley on Saturday 8th May will be preceded by a similar event put on by Pendle Forest Orienteers in nearby Sunnyhurst Woods. It will be possible to run at both events by taking an early start at Sunnyhurst. Details of the PFO event are on the PFO website.

Details of additional beginner-friendly events added

As well as the five Chorley O-zone events taking place at locations throughout Chorley from late March until early June we have added two additional events attached to the British Sprint Elite Championships which are also in Chorley on Sunday 18th April. One of these is free to enter! This will be in the courtyard of Astley Hall and is a good introduction to orienteering for all ages. The second event also starts at Astley Hall and allows anyone to try part of the courses used by the elite orienteers who are coming from all over the UK for the championship event. Fees for this event are the same as the other O-zone events: £2 adults or family groups, £1 juniors. Details on the fixture list.

O-zone set for kick off in Spring

The latest incarnation of the SROC O-Zone will emerge in Chorley and surrounds, starting with an event in Yarrow Valley Park on 27 March 2010. There will be lots of help for newcomers and courses suitable for all abilities. Further events will be held in Duxbury Park, Worden Park and Astley Park. Full details will appear soon on the SROC fixtures list, and on this website.