League tables updated

Competition is hotting up in the SROC Night Street League, with only three events remaining this season. See the latest League Tables. The North West Night League (not on streets) concluded in the snow drifts at Hurstwood on Saturday 8th Feb, assuming that MEROC do not pull an event out of the bag in the next couple of weeks. The provisional final table is here, any queries to Chris Rostron please.

Food, Glorious Food

Steve Wilson is taking orders for pie and peas at Street Event 9 (Helmshore) on 25 February. Glenys Ferguson is also starting to collect orders for food for Event 10 (Lancaster South) on 11 March. This is the final street event of the season followed by prizegiving. Lasagne (or veggie alternative), price £4. Pre-orders are essential in both cases (by 4th March if you want food for Event 10). See them at Clayton le Woods this Wednesday, or contact by phone or email.

New to Orienteering?

New to Orienteering? Thinking of coming to Wyre Estuary Country Park and Nicky Nook next weekend? Read on . . .
These events are perfect for the beginner - help and instruction will be given.
Wyre Estuary - arrive between 11.00 and 12.00 - see full details on the fixture list
Nicky Nook - between 10.30 and 12.00 - see full details on the fixture list
For further info and advice please contact Tony Marlow or Martyn Roome.

Chairman on listen again for the next 7 days

If you missed Martyn's broadcast today (Saturday 7th Feb - see news item below) you can catch it on listen again if you are fairly quick. Follow this link and slide the bar along to 1:32:50 for the start of Martyn's bit. It's well worth a listen!

Your Chairman broadcasts to the nation!

At 1.30pm every Saturday, Radio Lancashire starts its sports coverage with a half hour chat to a local sports star, who has something wise and intelligent to tell their listeners. They appear to have run out, as they have asked me instead! They wanted someone who knew about orienteering, so unlucky again. Anyway, if you have nothing better to do, tune in at 1.30 this Saturday, 7th February, to at least hear something about SROC - club of the year!
Martyn Roome

Kirkham street league 28th January - results

With apologies for the slight delay, results for the recent event at Kirkham are now available here. Quentin evidently made the most of being temporarily released from shadowing duties! Updated league scores to follow.

SROC Club Dinner on 20th March

This year's dinner will be held at Thurnham Hall, on the A588 between Cockerham and Lancaster see map and menu. Guest speaker will be Steve Vernon (British Orienteering Participation Project Officer), and he will be talking about the highs and lows of being an elite athlete. Bookings are now being taken and should be sent, stating your choice of starter and main course, with a cheque payable to SROC (£22 per head), to Jane Collins, 8 Sandown Road, Lancaster, LA1 4LN asap and no later than 28th February.

Junior (and adult) training session at Nicky Nook, Sunday 15th February

This session will focus on compass bearings, and will last just 45 minutes, starting at 10.30 and finishing at 11.15 to allow you to then take part in the event proper. Please bring a compass if you have one, but we can lend you one if you don't. The fees are 50p per adult or junior or £1 per family. The lead coach for this session is Mark Saunders, but anyone planning on attending should tell Martyn Roome by Wednesday 11th February, with names and ages of participants.