Boxing Day 2007

Douglas Tullie with the winners spoils Roxburgh Reivers held their annual Boxing Day event in Hawicks Wilton Park much to the amusement of the many walkers in the Park on Wednesday morning. The 19 runners had to find marked points and answer questions, with a bonus for solving a seasonal anagram.

In a close run competition it was Teviotheads Douglas Tullie, recently crowned as the British Orienteering Federation Junior of the Year, who triumphed by just 10 points from his older brother James. James proved just how difficult it is to solve anagrams after a hard run. In 3rd equal place were Graham Miller from the USA who took the overseas prize and John Tullie who was first veteran. The ladies section was also close-run but it was Jedburghs Karen Maxwell who came out on top with Emma Amos from Denholm scooping the youngest runner prize.

Rob had organised the use of Wilton Dean Hall again this year and we all enjoyed cups of tea etc, buns and some good banter. Rob had also (inadvertently) organised the removal of some of the control points for their winter re-paint but at least it avoided some of the arguing about answers.

Boxing Day Fun Event

Event information

What:	RR Boxing Day Fun Event
Where:	Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick (NT490146) (new venue)
When:	11:15am, Wednesday 26 December 2007
Getting there:	Park at Wilton Dean village hall. Follow Wilton Park Road as previously but do not turn left towards our normal meeting place in the Park, instead continue uphill for a further 100m, (the hall is sign-posted at this junction) then left uphill about 50m- the Hall is on the right hand side.
Competition:	The format will be as in previous years. A 30 minute score event with a quiz sheet to complete. Perhaps you might visit a part of the Park you haven’t seen before.
Start time:	Arrive when you can- starts from 11:15 to 11:59
Facilities	We have use of the Wilton Dean Village Hall between 11am and 2pm, so we can enjoy an Aprés ‘O’ cup of tea here too. Tea & Coffee will be available please bring along something to eat.
More information:	Robin Sloan E-mail: robin_sloan @ roseisle.demon.co.uk Telephone: 01896 822548

OMM Update

Another win for Roxburgh Reivers! Reivers’ Robin Sloan and Chris Hall finished in third place on the Vets Medium Score, but the first two teams were non-competitive, meaning that Robin and Chris won. Well done!

OMM 2007 Results

2007 Scottish O League finale

The final event in the 2007 Scottish Orienteering League was held at Stobo last weekend and several members of Roxburgh Reivers finished with top 3 placings after a long season which started back in early March. Also at stake for some members were trophies for the Tinto Twin, combining a night event on Saturday evening at Fir Park, near Carnwath with the day event at Stobo. Winning their league classes were British Champion Karen Maxwell and OMM winner James Tullie.

Photo: James Tullie Karen was 2nd in 2006 but has shown the others a clean pair of heels this year. James is obviously on top form, taking the Tinto Twin trophy for M21 only a week after his epic OMM weekend.

A clutch of members just failed in a final bid to win their classes with the following all finishing in 2nd place: Kirstin Maxwell, Eileen Maxwell, Lindsey Knox and Jim Knox. John Tullie finished the season in 3rd place. Ian Maxwell had an enjoyable weekend with two good runs in the Tinto Twin to finish in 2nd place.

Introduction to Orienteering 2

Event information

What:	Roxburgh Reivers Orienteering Club invite you to try orienteering in pleasant Borders woodlands. Introductory talk and demonstration at 11am when the basics of orienteering will be explained – with time to try one of the courses afterwards, either in a small group with a member of the club or on your own. Two courses on offer: one basic, the other slightly more technical. We supply the map, just come prepared for a walk or run in the woods (mainly paths and tracks for these introductory days).
Where:	Gala Hill, Galashiels (NT492357)
When:	11:00 to 12:30, Saturday 3 November 2007
Getting there:	Signed from the entrance to Gala Academy, Elm Row.
Courses:	Two courses, one basic and one slightly more techical
Start time:	11:00
Entry Fees:	Seniors: £2.00 Juniors: £1:00
More information:	Judy and Alan McNeilly Telephone: 01578 730209 Email: j.mcneilly @ hrsu.mrc.ac.uk

Success for Tullies at this year’s OMM

Congratulations to Roxburgh Reiver, James Tullie, who won the B class at this year’s Original Mountain Marathon (previously known as the KIMM) with fellow Edinburgh University student Duncan Coombs. James and Duncan’s win at this year’s event in the Lowther Hills follows on from last year’s C class win.

Closely behind in second place was brother Douglas, with dad John and youngest brother Andrew finishing in sixth place.

See event report for more details.