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Southdowner

2008-11-25T11:01:07+00:00

The latest issue of Southdowner is out, and will be available for collection at the Broadstone Warren Regional event.
Please collect your copy to reduce the bill for postage.
P.S. it looks great.

British Schools

2008-11-17T15:27:10+00:00

Congratulations to all the SO juniors competing at the British Schools championships yesterday at Hawley and Hornley.

Boys Yr11 Jonathan Crickmore champion
Boys Yr8 Nick Jarvis silver medal
girls Yr13 Bryony Crickmore bronze medal

Lucy Thraves, Rachel Collins, Matthew Leitch, Edward Lines, all finished in the top 10 in their classes.

also competing were Alex Lines, Tom Jarvis, Euan and keiran Marsh

Grovelling apologies if I have missed someone!

Bye!

2008-11-14T10:56:44+00:00

Hi all.

I have moved to Nottingham. Found a new job up here, and after the long walk all along Britain, well, it was time to work again.

I will not be able to run for SO so often as before, and I am going to miss that a lot. But, saying just that would be missing most of the picture:

I arrived to Horsham almost 5 years ago to work in a small pharmaceutical company- after a year working in Brewing Research International (no, we did not get any free beer) in Nutfield, near Redhill. Professionally, the experience was fantastic. Apart from that, I loved Horsham from the very beginning. It is obviously a very pretty town, with just the right atmosphere for my taste, and never too far from the fields and the public footpaths where to go for a run in company of foxes, rabbits and deers.

After a few months in Horsham I discovered Orienteering and found Southdowns. All those Saturday mornings were almost like the centre of the week for me, the moment where my mind would dwell, waiting always for the next weekend to check that, yes, you´ve been beaten by a 12 years old, again.

SO orienteering was a very important part of my life in a very happy time of it.

I remember my first race, Plumpton school. I won the orange. I was so excited! I also remember the second one, a green. 90 minutes to finish it. I learned one or two things in there. And still learning…

Train, bike, bus, bike; then lifts from Anna and Peter and the Bridge family (thank you very much for that!), then my “new” car…

I always ran giving 100%. Analyze the race, plot the results in Excel, Route Gadget…. Ran to win. Never did… well almost… and that was a big surprise! I still don`t know what happened there. Coming from mediocre to beating the unbeatable ones was most unexpected. I`ve been thinking about it… maybe a bit of luck with my first blue win, mentally lifted form there, then learning a few route choice basics… anyway, it happened and I am still enjoying it . And I can´t believe it yet!

On my way up here I´ve seen there are forests too, so I guess it will not be so difficult to find a place to continue running.

And that is all for now. It has been a real pleasure to meet you all and I hope everything goes ok.

Take care and see you soon.

Carlos

PS: Hi Neil, still available for interclub competitions. I promise to keep fit.

Quiz update!

2008-11-12T09:23:57+00:00

An update to the quiz details, which is to be held on the 13th December.

Hurst Scout Hut is on Brown Twins Road off the end of Trinity Road
Hurstpierpoint and it has a car park GridRef 165 285

The rest of the details remain as per the original information.

See you there.

Three local events in five days - is this a record?

2008-11-03T18:19:29+00:00

When I first started orienteering I thought club members must be a bit mad turning out mid-week during June/July for the evening series. This week we have moved to two mid-week events. Surely there should be medals for anyone who gets to all three events in the coming 108 hours :)

Tuesday 4 November 08 - Hove Street-O
Thursday 6 November 08 - Crawley Multi terrain-O
Saturday 8 November 08 - Oldhouse Warren SOG

Quiz night

2008-11-03T14:17:41+00:00

There is to be a quiz evening on the 13th December At 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Hall, in Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint.
Grid ref TQ 283165,sheet 198, or use “Street map” link below.

http://streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=528350&Y=116550&A=Y&Z=1

From 7.00pm for 7.30 pm start. Nibbles are to be provided, bring your own liquid refreshment and glasses.

Cost will be £3.00 per senior and £1.00 per junior.
Teams can be formed on the night, or, you can come as a ready made team!

Please contact me if you intend coming, or have any queries! so numbers can be estimated

email; tele 01342 834766; or by word of mouth.
Jim Parker.

Next Club Meeting - Friday November 14th

2008-10-26T20:35:01+00:00

The next Club Meeting will be Friday 14th November, 8 - 10pm.

Venue - 138 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint

Decisions regarding the club are made at these meetings, so if you have any ideas or suggestions, please do either try and attend or advise Jan Ireland (Club Secretary) or myself of any Agenda items.

Ali

Ali Weller
Club Chairman

Core Strength Training with Steve Vernon

2008-10-23T14:16:10+00:00

Double UK Cross Country Champion Steve Vernon (2003 and 2005) will be leading a session on developing core strength for faster running. It’s going to take place at 19.30 on Tuesday 18 November 2008 at Blatchington Mill Sports Hall, Hove. The evening will feature practical sessions, so come prepared to participate. The fees are £1, with SO junior members free. A not-to-be-missed evening for all serious orienteers.

More details to follow.

Vinces Bonfirenight

2008-10-22T19:33:55+00:00

Vince Joyce is once again holding his bonfire night.
The date is Friday 7th November. At his home in PEEKS BROOK LANE Smallfield.
OS grid ref TQ 307426 Landranger sheet 187.

Start time is 06.30 pm. The entrance fee is one firework each.
Baked potatoes and chilli etc will be provided by Chris Jepson. Bring you own plates and cutlery + drinks.
Please contact Vince or Chris to confirm numbers, and directions if needed.
Tele; Vince 07775 834196.
Tele; Chris 01293 851658.

Lost SI Card

2008-10-20T16:47:32+00:00

Alex lost his SI card at Sutton Park, and believes he saw it last in the club tent after his run. The number is 221280 should you find a spare one with your belongings. Thanks

Rob.