Next Events
Tue 29 Sep
Burgess Hill 60 minute Score
Near: Burgess Hill more details...
Tue 6 Oct
Newtimber Pairs Training
Near: Brighton more details...
Sat 10 Oct
Rewell Quarry and Goblestubb's Copse
Near: Arundel more details...
Autumn Club Nights
Club nights return on Tuesday September 29th. As with the Summer Trail Runs these are being run under current SO safety guidelines and British Orienteering's Code of Conduct:
i) Participating in groups of six or less
ii) Pre-registering a start time slot using this Doodle Poll
iii) Printing your own map
The list of forthcoming activities are shown below, each week's activity will be published here a day or so beforehand.
Cashless Payments at Wildgoose Woods
At the recent event at Wildgoose Woods we tested out the club's new cashless payment system. The use of the contact free payment worked very well and provided an excellent way of making the payments for our events Covid safe. The vast majority of the 80 entrants to the event came ready to pay using this system.
A handful of runners were not able to use the contactless payment system and it would be appreciated if they could make their payments by bank transfer to the club's account. If the bank account details are needed, please contact Penny Marsh at treasurer@southdowns-orienteers.org.uk
Southdowns Orienteers AGM 2020
The club AGM will be held online on Friday 16th October at 7pm. All are welcome to participate.
Zoom meeting details will be shared nearer the time.
List of available MapRuns
Below is a list of runs that are available using the MapRunF app (see previous news item for further details on how to use this). Some use orienteering maps while others use OS maps of open access land. The government is encouraging us to get out and exercise and have deemed it acceptable to drive to access suitable areas for exercise. When participating in any of these runs please follow our recommended safety advice.
Wildgoose Wood test event
Our first event under the new Covid-secure guidelines will take place on Saturday Sept 12th. Please read the event details carefully and in particular note:
The event is only open to SO club members
All participants must adhere to the BOF Covid code of conduct
Pre-entry only and entries have now closed Entry List
Payment will be via a contactless card reader at the event
Orienteering restart
Following British Orienteering's guidance that the sport can restart from August 1st the club's committee have discussed plans for restarting. It was felt inappropriate to consider holding events in public parks at this time and so the remaining Park-O fixtures have been cancelled. It is hoped though to hold some SOG-type events from October, so watch this space for further news.
Permanent Orienteering Courses
Desperate to get back into orienteering as lockdown eases?
Looking for a new outdoor activity for today’s weird world?
Permanent Orienteering Courses might be something to try.
Watch the BOF video to see what its like
Courses are available locally near Horsham, Crawley, Brighton and Eastbourne – more details here
These courses cater for all ages, levels of experience, fitness and skill. All have options for buggies and wheelchairs.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of our club. Every event is run by volunteer club members and all are encouraged to get involved. It's a great way to learn new skills and get to know your fellow Southdowners a little better.
Our Volunteer Coordinator Di Turner is responsible for finding Planners, Organisers and Controllers for events. The Event Planners usually find their own volunteers for the 'on the day’ tasks such as map sales, newcomer assistance, first aid, car parking and control collecting, however, Di will also help find volunteers for these positions if required. In addition to this our IT team, responsible for registration and download, is always keen to train up new helpers and Di will happily put you in touch with them.