It may be called “virtual”, but there’s nothing virtual about the terrain, the exercise and the navigation … using your smartphone (or alternatively your Garmin smart watch), MapRun offers a new dimension of socially distanced orienteering while still giving a challenge. All you need to do is to load the free app, choose a course, get there and start!
If you’d like to try orienteering while socially distancing, then a permanent course might be just right for you. It enables you to follow a map and find the controls in your own time.
For those new to orienteering there is a new Orienteering Foundation video Permanent Orienteering Courses – Discover an Outdoor Adventure to give you an idea of what to expect.
A National event on the prime orienteering area of Blackheath and Farley Heath SE of Guildford with an updated map by Tom Edelsten, planned by Phil Conway and controlled by Gordon Parker (SLOW). The a…
We had a lot of fun at Wellington College today resulting in a shuffle round at the top with Nick now leading man and Helen the leading lady
Here are the latest scores...
After the final round at the Chiltern Challenge on Sunday I am pleased to announce that the GO Champions 2023/24 are:
Top lady & overall Champion – Marion Payne-Bird - 423.7
Top man – Martin Lock – 404.8
Top junior boy – Jamie Roller - 54.4
Top junior girl – no contestants
Well done to you all!
February 4th saw Guildford Orienteers host the Southern Orienteering Championships at Redlands.
Congratulations to the winners. Here are some photographs of the Podium ceremonies taken in the day.
GO Club Champs 2022/23 Results after Round 12, and the winners are.......