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Coaching for all - book soon!

February 10, 2015

Saturday 21st Feb 10-12am. Come and improve your skills - suitable all levels, ages and abilities - see the Events page for more details.

Well done to all the WCOC members who ran at the JK last weekend. Great results individually: Niamh (1st W18E), Al (1st M18E), Dan (2nd M18E), Ben G (2nd M18L), Daisy (2nd W12), and Helen (3rd W40); and in the relays Joe S / Joe H / Charlie (1st M48) and Niamh / Issy / Lily (3rd W48)!

For full results, click here.

British Night Champions!

February 25, 2018

Well done to the select group of WCOC members who travelled to South Wales for this year's British Night Championships. Congratulations to Caitlin Irving (1st W16), Carys Thomas (2nd W16), Joe Hudd (2nd M16), Sue Skinner (1st W50), and Niamh Hunter (1st W20 - running up an age group).

Northern Night Championships

February 18, 2018

Congratulations to the WCOC members who represented the club at the Northern Night Champs hosted by SROC at "Nicky Nook" this weekend. Notable results included: Sue Skinner (1st W50), Jess Breeze (2nd W16), Carys Thomas (3rd W16), Ange Jackson (1st W40), Ben Breeze (3rd M18), Mike Harrison (1st M45), Steve Breeze (2nd M45) and Martin Skinner (1st M50). For full results, click here.

Coaching and Event near Cockermouth TODAY

February 12, 2018

Coaching is on offer for everyone this Sunday - 10:00 to 11:00 at Setmurthy (nr Cockermouth) immediately followed by the event. Don't miss this chance to work on your skills and then put them into practice. See "Coaching" on the Members page for more details. Contact Head Coach Lynne Thomas - lynnethomas99(replace with at)yahoo.co.uk - to let us know you are coming to coaching.

Just turn up at 11 for the event as usual...

Coaching dates for your diary...

January 24, 2018

The first event of the year was a run round Latrigg from Keswick Museum - much enjoyed by all, thanks Lynne.

For more dates this Spring, see the Coaching Page of the website.

Coaching opportunity - book soon

January 17, 2018

Sat 10 Feb Orienteering Foundation Training day at Tarn Howes with Derek Allison

Places can still be booked until 21 Jan

https://www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk/orienteering-foundation-coaching-day

NWOA Colour Badge Scheme

January 10, 2018

The NWOA are re-launching their Colour Badge Scheme, which recognises the progression of orienteers through colour coded events from WHITE to LIGHT GREEN. This is a scheme of awarding Colour Badges at Orienteering Events for newcomers of all ages. To qualify for your Colour Badge you must achieve colour standard in the same colour course at three different events.

Christmas Coaching Special - book now!

November 28, 2017

Saturday 16th December Junior Christmas "Coaching" 1030-1230 - Whinlatter, based at the NEW yurt which is below the Visitor Centre on the bend between the main and overflow car parks. A fun two hours of orienteering activities and a presentation of awards. The theme for this year is Mr Men and Little Misses. Please feel free to make up your own character. However, please do NOT come as Mr/Miss Orienteering, Mr/Miss Christmas or Little Miss Bossy. Details for Colour Standard Award presentations are attached here.

Please contact lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk before Dec 12th

British Schools Orienteering Champs - winners again!

November 19, 2017

Congratulations to all the WCOC juniors who made the trip to BSOC this year at the Forest of Dean. Four schools were represented; Newton Rigg, QEGS, Keswick and Cockermouth (who won the "Large Secondary School" Trophy for the 3rd year running). Well done to the following juniors; Year 7- Emily 2nd, Year 8- Issy S 2nd, Emma 18th, Wilf 4th, Year 9 - Clare 8th, Herbie 2nd, Olly 8th. Year 10 - Caitlin 1st, Carys 3rd, Joe H 3rd, Joe S 6th, Jonty 12th,Henry 14th. Year 11- Rosie 1st, Lily 3rd, Izzy 7th, David 17th. Year 12 - Niamh 1st, Louis 2nd. Year 13 - Al 1st, Zac 2nd, Dan 3rd, and Joe G 11th. Many thanks to all the adults who support WCOC juniors throughout the year, and in particular the teachers (and Roger) who gave up their entire weekend to give them the opportunity to take part in this event.

For all the results, click here.