Mud Wood Club Session
Last Thursday Matt Rooke organised an activity session for the children at the Mud Wood Club at Hobkin Ground Farm, Broughton Mills. There were about 15 children taking part aged 2 to 11, plus some parents, and everyone had a good time and enjoyed the sport aspect of it (including the stubs on a washing line results). A few photos below.
This was also Matt's first attempt at a "proper" orienteering map (attached) using LiDAR thanks to Carol's Zoom webinars with Martin Bagness.
Junior Lockdown Coaching
Details of the Junior Coaching activities during 2020 and 2021 including information about those going to the coaching weekends is on the LOC Coaching.
Mapping award to Martin Bagness
Martin Bagness (alias Bilbo) - a Coach and Mapper extraordinaire, has been awarded the 2020 Bonington Trophy for Services To Mapping.
Martin is a tremendous asset to the South Lakes and especially Lakeland OC.
Last year during the pandemic he mapped:
2021 Spring Coaching Opportunities
The opportunities for learning Orienteering skills are continuing:
- The recordings of the sessions for the Technique Knowhow and Practice Master Class sessions using Zoom are on the Coaching page.
- There will be an Introduction to Coaching for LOC members by Derek Allison.
- A combination of a Zoom session and outdoor reinforcement sessions covering Map Making for Orienteering
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LOC ZOOM COACHING for Event Preparation
Details are on the Coaching webpage.
LOC Tuesday Run/Walk Group
The LOC Tuesday morning training runs are organised and advertised on the 'LOC Tuesday Run (LTR) mailgroup for members and some others. The training runs are in a different area each week, usually with a number of length options.
Some other Photos are available.
For more information contact Simon (simonfilmore@btinternet.com)
Rebekah’s success at Joss Naylor
Having completed the Joss Naylor round, she tells her story below.
Permanent Course launches at Fell Foot
In conjunction with the National Trust team at Fell Foot Park, we are launching a new permanent orienteering course during half term week using the MapRunF app we've been using for our virtual events since the lockdown. Maps are available to download below.
FormlineNew orienteering shop launched
Formline is a new orienteering retailer recently launched by Duncan Birtwistle (organiser of the UK Elite Orienteering League) and Will Gardner (co-host of The Run-In podcast), both of Octavian Droobers. Orders can be made online at formline.uk.
“We started Formline as we saw a gap in the UK market for supplying quality orienteering products, but also the desire to build a brand that can help bring the sport into the modern era. By capturing the lifestyle of orienteering and sharing stories on social media, we hope to provide more engagement for people within the sport and grow the number of new participants.
“Launching with NVii shoes, Str8 compasses - as well as our own range of casual wear - we will continue to add select brands which closely match our customers’ needs and the sport’s demands. If you have any questions or suggestions please let us know at info@formline.uk.
“With a focus on the environmental impact of our sport, all orders are delivered in recyclable or biodegradable packaging and as events re-start we plan to offer a 'click-and-collect' service at select races in order to maintain low-carbon delivery.
“Please follow us on social media @formlineuk, spread the word and make your next purchase with us. We look forward to serving you and building a new future for orienteering together.”