NW fixtures list

We didn't get the NW Fixtures (August - December) in time to send them out by post with the Newsletter, so we intend having them available for people to collect at our forthcoming local events at Yarrow Valley, Duxbury Park, Astley Village and Park, Club Nights and at the AGM. Julian Lailey

Heather Gardner selected for Nordic tour

Congratulations to Heather Gardner who has been selected for the BOF Nordic Orienteering Tour 1st-8th September. From the BOF website.

What to do after The Olympics?

After a fantastic fortnight of success for Team GB it might be time to move from spectatorship to participation! SROC has a feast of orienteering opportunities planned for the autumn, starting with two series of events spread between the north and south of our area. Then there is a level C "colour coded" event on Simpson Ground, and the final NW urban series race of 2012 in Chorley. Along with the Night Street League, Spook O and a NW Night League event on Traitor's Gill there should be something for everyone, from outright beginner to seasoned orienteer. Look out for details of events nearer the time or check out the Fixtures page for preliminary information.

Swedish Oringen

Here are some photos from last weeks Oringen, at which the Smith Ockendens, Katrin and Sue and I were present. Photos include some of the action from the elite sprint round Halmstad, including the great Thierry Georgiou. The weather was fantastic, wall to wall sunshine. In our view the best of the nine Oringens we have been to, with wonderful forests and even a sand dune day which were very reminiscent of the wooded part of Formby. Martyn Roome

BOC 2012 photos

Thanks to Sarah Watkins for this and other photos taken at the BOC relay day earlier this year. Sarah has also supplied a photo for a caption competition. To view this please go to the SROC Facebook page.

Sprint Series winners

Thanks also to Martyn for photos from the Summer Sprint Series and Club Picnic prize giving last Saturday. In our picture Men's Open winner Mark Edwards is congratulated by series coordinator Chris Roberts. More in the gallery.

Cross Bay Walk photos

Martyn Roome has supplied  series of photos from the SROC Cross Bay Walk which took place earlier in the summer. More in the gallery.

Eggerslack RouteGadget

RouteGadget for the Club Picnic is now ready to have your routes added.