Southdowns Orienteers

SO had some great results at the British Orienteering Championships in South Wales last weekend, with a number of individuals and relay teams podiuming. More here - southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/archive/so-suc…

We have another #orienteering event this coming Saturday 3rd May, this time in beautiful woodland at Oldhouse Warren, south of Crawley. Courses for all ages, including children & family groups. See southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events for more details, entries via racesignup.co.uk

Perfect weather (20c) forecast for our Houghton Forest #Orienteering event on Sunday, in the beautiful South Downs National Park. Plenty of maps still available, we're keeping entries open at racesignup.co.uk until 8pm Saturday. More details via southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/houghto…

Don't forget to get your entry in for next Sunday's Regional #Orienteering event in Houghton Forest. There are number limits on all courses, and some are already starting to fill, so please enter ASAP to get on your preferred course! Enter via racesignup.co.uk

Our next #Orienteering event is on Sun 27th Apr at Houghton Forest, Arundel. With the nearest other "Forest" O events that day being in Norfolk & Staffs (see britishorienteering.org.uk/event_diary), a bumper turnout is likely. Entries at racesignrieso.uk Details southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/houghto…

Looks like we're set for a bumper turnout at Waterhall on Saturday. There's still time to sign up, either to do one of the regular colour coded courses on this rewilded downland area or to take part in the accompanying introductory session. Details via southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/waterha…

COME & JOIN US THIS SATURDAY!!!! We have an introduction to #Orienteering session on Sat 1st March at Waterhall, near Brighton. Followed by an event on this newly mapped former downland golf course. See southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/waterha… for details. THE PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR ALL AGES!!

A happy New Year to Orienteers everywhere!!! We look forward to welcoming many of you to Washington Common this Saturday. The maps have been printed, once they're gone..... So enter ASAP to avoid disappointment - Entries racesignup.co.uk/washington-com… details southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/washing…

No local events in Sussex this weekend, but our Mole Valley #Orienteering friends are hosting the SE Veterans event not far away on Sunday morning up at Reigate Priory. racesignup.co.uk/reigate-priory…

We had an amazing ten winners at South-East #Orienteering Long Champs last weekend at Bagshot, including a 1, 2, 3 on M21. Well done to all medal winners. Further SE Champs on 15th & 22nd Dec at Reigate (vets - MV) and Newlands Corner (middles - GO). See racesignup.co.uk

Well done to all those who braved Saturday's Highdown Hill #Orienteering. Results here southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/highdow… A number of events have been postponed due to the weather this weekend, including last night's Southern Night Champs and today's South-East League event in Epping.

Not the best of weather forecast's for Saturday's Oldhouse Warren #Orienteering, so wrap up warm! Despite the forecast, another really good entry with the Blue course sold out! Event details at southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/oldhous… Good luck to everyone who's coming along!

Next Saturday (23rd Nov) we are at Oldhouse Warren, nr Crawley, with #orienteering for all ages & experience - see southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/oldhous… for details. Entries via racesignup.co.uk Newcomers eligible for free trial - please email membership secretary (see contacts page)

A fantastic turnout at our Slindon Woods #Orienteering event today, and great to see so many youngsters from the Chichester District Scouts taking part in their annual champs. Results are at southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/results-archiv… with the map and courses at #461" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">so.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#461

After a fantastic #Orienteering event at Cowdray Forest last weekend, this coming Saturday we head to Slindon Woods, Fontwell. We welcome newcomers & families to join us - we offer free taster sessions. More details southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/slindon… Entries racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php…

Great to see lots of people entering our Cowdray Forest #Orienteering event on Saturday morning. Entries remain open until 8pm Friday via racesignup.co.uk/cowdray-and-gr… More details at southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/cowdray… Newcomers of all ages most welcome - plenty of helpers to get you going!!

Finally, this coming Sunday (10th Nov), @sloweb are hosting a SE League event on army land at Hankley Common, north of Hindhead. Further details / entries via sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid… Also a @WessexOrienteer event on Sunday in The New Forest - see racesignup.co.uk

On Saturday evening, our friends at @SaxonsPublicity are hosting the SE Night Orienteering Champs at Knole Park, Sevenoaks. Good luck to everyone taking part, entry details here racesignup.co.uk/se-night-champ…

Another busy weekend of #Orienteering coming up. Starting with our local event in Cowdray Forest, near Crawley this Saturday morning. Details here:- southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/cowdray… Entries via racesignup.co.uk/cowdray-and-gr… EVERYONE WELCOME!!! including complete newcomers of all ages

@WessexOrienteer @racesignupUK Sounds great, I expect some @SOrienteers will attend! FWIW, a Brighton urban event will return next December, but during daylight and not as a mass start, as part of UKUL

@racesignupUK entries open for our next races including Poole Yule- we have taken on the Southern Area challenge of a mass start race from @SOrienteers