September 2018

Autumn Series final event (Keswick) and social...

September 30, 2018

The final event of the series will be in Keswick on Thurs 11th, with the traditional Pie and Peas Social from 7pm at Kong Adventure. Book your pie with Catherine and send topical slides to Steve for the slide show. Closing date for bookings 7th October. Full details and flyer on the event listing here.

Younger WCOC Juniors - watch and read these...

September 21, 2018

You might have heard some of the older WCOC Juniors talking about "Lagganlia", "Deeside", "Norway", "Talent Camp" and so on. To get an idea of what it is like to attend one of these various summer training camps and tours:

- here is a link to a video from this year's "Lagganlia" Tour, and

- here is another link to various reports from WCOC and LOC Juniors who have attended them.

Happy watching / reading - it might just inspire you...

AGM 2018 - tomorrow!

September 17, 2018

The 2018 WCOC AGM will be held at Wild Zucchinis, Cockermouth at 7pm on Thursday 18th October. On the "Upcoming meetings" page, the following can be viewed: 2018 Agenda, 2017 Minutes, a proposal for a minor change to the Constitution, and a link to all this year's Officers' reports - please make the effort to read these, after all someone has taken the trouble to write them, and together they show what an active club we are!

Galoppen Big Weekend this Saturday and Sunday...

September 13, 2018

Two events for you to enjoy this weekend. Border Liners will be in charge at Swindale north on Saturday and West Cumberland at High Brow on Sunday. Results for Swindale are now HERE and details for High Brow HERE. All welcome! 15/09 Update To confirm all set to go for Sunday - car parking in the field so no special transport arrangements necessary.

Physical training - Autumn 2018 - starts tomorrow (Tues 11th Sept)

September 10, 2018

11th September, 5pm, Harris Park small gate for first session of autumn.

Get faster - understanding how to improve speed endurance.

More information on the Coaching page or from lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk

WCOC Juniors win Peter Palmer Relays - 3 years in a row!

September 9, 2018

Peter Palmer winners again - another superb effort from all our Juniors! They've only gone and won entries and accommodation at 10Mila 2019 in Skane, Sweden for a WCOC Team. As always many many thanks to all the drivers and helpers, to WCOC for all your support, to SYO for putting on such a great event, to the Junior who returned from Uni and those who delayed going to Uni until after the race! You really are all Best in the West!

Change of venue for this Thursday's event...

September 8, 2018

Come and try orienteering this week at Vulcan Park in Workington - courses suitable for novice, experienced, young and not-so-young alike. Click here for more details.

(Please note change of venue from Marron Leys.)

British Middle Champions!

September 2, 2018

Well done to all the WCOC members who travelled (or stayed) south for the British Middle Champs at Stock Hill near Wells. The WCOC Juniors produced another very impressive set of results, with outstanding wins for Daisy (W12), Niamh (W18), Joe H (M16) and Alastair (M18); along with top 10 placings for Lily, Rosie, Caitlin and Carys (5th, 6th, 7th and 9th W16); Joe S and Charlie (3rd and 9th M16); and Zac and Daniel (2nd and 4th M18).

British Sprints successes...

September 1, 2018

Well done to all the WCOC members who travelled south for the British Sprint Champs at Bath University. Once again the WCOC Juniors produced an impressive set of results, with top 10 placings for Daisy (5th W12); Caitlin and Rosie (4th and 9th W16); Joe S, Joe H and Charlie (3rd, 4th and 7th M16A), and Alastair (a superb 6th on Men's Open). For complete results, click here.