Summer Sprints

The scores after four events make interesting reading. With one more event to go, at Myerscough on 3rd July, most of the classes are still not decided.

Cottam sprint series event

The fourth event in the current sprint series enjoyed warm and dry conditions and plenty of quick fire decision making. Results may be viewed here.

Request for helpers

On the evening of Wednesday 27th June at Beacon Fell Country Park we are putting on the annual Scout & Guide Orienteering Championships. If this year proves as popular as previous years then we could have upwards of 100 youngsters (and some oldsters) taking part. Karen and I would therefore be very grateful for any help people can give. If you can spare the time then please contact us on nash.family@talktalk.net or 01772 721573. There is the usual range of courses for the youngsters plus two technical courses for those who wish to have a run.
Many thanks in anticipation - Bob & Karen

Club Picnic

The weather gods continue to look favourably on our activities and the 2018 picnic went ahead in perfect conditions, in a lovely wood. Above we see early arrivals preparing for the race, after which a hearty picnic was enjoyed by all. Results may be viewed here.

Stanley Park organizers' comments

Bill and Dawn's comments from Tuesday's event may be read here.

Club Picnic

The main club social event of the summer takes place in the delightful Hyning Scout Wood, near Silverdale tomorrow, Saturday 9th June. Details are on the flyer. All members, new and old, are invited to come for a run and a bite to eat. Please bring your contribution to the picnic to share with everyone else.

SROC Lakes 5 helpers

SROC are responsible for providing manpower for day 2 of the upcoming "Lakes 5 Day festival of orienteering". The event is taking place on Angletarn Pikes, an excellent area above Patterdale on 30th July 2018. The planner is Gavin Smith and organiser Tony Marlow.
Tony is looking for volunteers for Starts, Finish, Parking and a few for general assembly duties. Could anyone who is willing and able to assist email him antonymarlow@gmail.com, phone 07736939856 or msg him on social media.

Andy Quickfall's Joss Naylor Challenge

SROC member Andy Quickfall is attempting the Joss Naylor Challenge on Saturday 16th June. For those not aware this is a 48 miles and 17000 feet crossing of the Lakeland fells from Pooley Bridge to Greendale Bridge, Wasdale. Andy has a 15 hours 45 minutes schedule (he's allowed up to 18 hours) as follows:

Leg 1– Pooley Bridge depart 6.45am
Leg 2 – Kirkstone Pass depart 10.55
Leg 3 – Dunmail Raise depart 13.35
Leg 4 – Sty Head Pass depart 17.59
Finish – Greendale Bridge (Wasdale) 22.30pm

Andy says:

"I’d very much appreciate your support by advertising my Joss Naylor attempt on 16th June to SROC club members, firstly in case anybody would like to support on the hills (I have supporters, but more are always welcome!), and also to advertise my charity fundraising efforts via the Just Giving website – link below."
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Andy-Quickfall

Summer Sprints - latest scores

With three events gone, two to go and your best three scores to count, the latest league tables are interesting reading! Mark Edwards maintains his overall lead but both Luigi Lerose and David Thomas have a win and a second place from their two events so that could change next time. Jo Matthew moves into first place in Open Women and Alex and Cate Matthew remain in charge of the junior classes. Meanwhile, to prove age is no barrier to success, the M55+ category is lead by a M65 ahead of a M75! (Paul Ferguson and Peter Marett). Jane Anthony has consolidated her lead in W55+. The penultimate event is on Tuesday 19th June at Cottam, Preston.

Stanley Park results

Results for the 3rd sprint event in the series are on-line here. Series scores to follow.

Summer Sprint event 3

The next race in the Summer Sprint Series will take place in the flat and fast terrain of Stanley Park in Blackpool tomorrow, Tuesday 5th June. Please read the updated event flyer before travelling.