The Maxwell family travelled north to Lossiemouth for the Scottish Sprint Championships and had a very successful day. Pride of place goes to Kirstin, winning the W21E title from a host of experienced orienteers. Kirstin also beat Ian, which might be a first (?). Also in winning form was Karen who won W14. Ian was 4th on M45 and Eileen was 7th on W45.
SOL4 Dalnamein
It looked like nothing from the A9, just a block of thick forest with some moorland either side. However, it proved to be much better in reality. Some of the open areas were a bit rough and tussocky but much of the white/pale green in the forest was good running.
There were no individual winners on the day but several top-3’s. Kirstin and Lindsey both managed 2nd as did Melanie Sloan on a comeback in W35S. Robin, Eileen, Ian and Jim were all 3rd. Douglas T and James were 4th and 5th on the M21E separated by just 5 seconds. Karen was 8th.
Junior Home Internationals and JIRCs
Superb performances by Kirstin and Karen helped Scotland to retain the trophy for the individual day of the JHI Championships at Newborough on Anglesey recently. Continue reading
Come and Try It @ Wilton Park
Event information
| What: | Come and Try It event |
| Where: | Wilton Park, Hawick (NT492143) |
| When: | 11:00, Saturday 3 October 2009 |
| Getting there: | Parking at the Walled Gardens.
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| Courses: | Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups) Orange (next step up) Orange with a twist (for something more challenging) |
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3 Juniors: £1 Familie: £5 |
| More information: | Rob Cranston Telephone: 01450 372095 |
Come and Try It @ Selkirk Hill
Event information
| What: | Come and Try It event |
| Where: | Selkirk Hill, Selkirk (NT 477287) |
| When: | 11:00, Saturday 5 December 2009 |
| Getting there: | Parking at Argus Centre, signed from A7 Hawick road, just south of Selkirk High School.
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| Courses: | Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups) Orange (next step up) Orange with a twist (for something more challenging) |
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3 Juniors: £1 Familie: £5 |
| More information: | Ian Maxwell Telephone: 01835 863268. email: Ian.C.Maxwell @ btinternet.com |
Come and Try It @ Gala Hill
Event information
| What: | Come and Try It event |
| Where: | Gala Hill, Galashiels (NT492143) |
| When: | 11:00, Saturday 7 November 2009 |
| Getting there: | Signed from entrance to Gala Academy, Elm Row.
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| Courses: | Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups) Orange (next step up) Orange with a twist (for something more challenging) |
| Start time: | Starts from 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Entry fees: | Seniors: £3 Juniors: £1 Familie: £5 |
| More information: | Robin Sloan Telephone: 01896 822548 |