Enjoyable Score runs, excellent weather, superb Repton School site and good company made this, DVO Members Only, a worthwhile occasion. Thanks to Paul Goodhead and Leanne Chandler for getting us permission to use the site.
I somewhat disappointed that more Cub Members weren’t able to join us, but the evening was enjoyed by the 25 who came. Several ran the Long Score and the Medium Score, warm work!
Winners were:
Long Plus (i.e. Long plus Medium times) Simon Brister.
Long – Sal Chaffey
Medium – Simon Brister
Short – Roger Keeling
Shall we make this an annual – must do?
Rex Bleakman
P.S. The post-activity trip to the pub was another bonus!
Many congratulations to Rachel Duckworth, who has been selected to represent Great Britain at the European Youth Orienteering Championships in Lithuania, August 19–22 and the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Turkey, September 5–10. Rachel was selected for her performance in a series of races in the Lake District in September 2020.
She was presented with the DVO Orienteer of the Year trophy at our Chinley Churn event, and we wish her all the best for both championships.
Permission to run this event has now been obtained and entries are open. The event is pre-entry only with payment on the day, preferably contactless. You can enter via the Elvaston Castle link in the Forthcoming Fixtures list in the right hand column.
A short training exercise is offered at the DVO local events, to practice the orienteering techniques needed for Light Green or harder standard courses.
having a plan for the leg using aiming off, compass bearing setting and simplification techniques.
Enter the SHORT course and use the special training map sent to you by Ann-Marie Duckworth (EMJOS coach). Use the allocated start time but use the training map you will print at home or will be sent to you.
Full details of the coaching points and a pdf file to print off the special training map, will be sent out prior to the event.
Emails and names to Ann-Marie () – Friday before each of the events (check the DVO Fixtures list for dates)
In order to avoid a clash with a funfair the Markeaton event has been postponed a week till Saturday 15th May. You must register using the button on the event details. There is no entry on the day to meet Covid rules. Note that the car park requires coins, (£2.50 for two hours, £3.90 for 4 hours). Nearest free parking on Prince Charles Ave, Mackworth, DE22 4BG around 750m away.
The Club has 2 training/coaching activities coming up soon, one online and one in the real world, specifically on Oker Hill.
Oker Hill 13 May 5–7pm
A Medium course and a Contours-only course on Oker Hill. Numbers aren’t likely to be limited, but we need to know how many of you are coming (for map printing/distancing/parking etc).
Followed by a drink and chat afterwards at the Square & Compass.
Names to by 8 May. Cost £3, payable on the day.
Open Meeting 25 May at 7pm on Zoom
Usual DVO business followed at 7:30pm by an interactive coaching workshop presented by Judith, Stuart and Sal, based on High Dam & Summerhouse Knott (areas to be used in the LOC June 5/6 events).
Do join us for one or both of these, as well as our local events, which are re-starting 15 May.
The 2021 Midland Long Distance Championships are to be incorporated within the SpringTime in Shropshire event, which has now been reduced to a one day event on Sunday 30th May 2021.
Entries opened on Friday 30th April on Fabian4. Priority for orienteers eligible to take part in the Midland Champs will be allowed for 10 days before becoming available to all other orienteers.
