Next Events
Sat 14 Nov
Tilgate Forest
Near: Crawley more details...
Sun 15 Nov
Tilgate Forest
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Sat 21 Nov
Slindon Wood
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Sat 5 Dec
Worthlodge
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Next Regional EventTilgate Forest
Sat 14 Nov
SE Night Championships
Near: Crawley
A night event in the newly re-mapped Tilgate Park and incorporating the golf course.
Next Regional EventTilgate Forest
Sun 15 Nov
Near: Crawley
Come and enjoy orienteering at one of our most popular venues! With great facilities, and a fantastic mix of terrain including parkland and Wealden forest, Tilgate offers a challenge for everyone, whether you're an experienced competitor or a beginner.
Today’s event is a middle distance event following SEOA night championships the previous evening.
SO Junior Camp near Horsham - 7th to 8th Nov
Come and join in a weekend of training, fun and team activities. The event is run by our team of Coaches and is suitable for all SO juniors. We currently have fifteen juniors signed up (aged 8-17) and would be very pleased to welcome more. There is the option to stay overnight in a warm scout hut (food and night activities provided), or just come to the daytime sessions.
To sign up and for further details contact Anna Chapman or Bea Waters.
SO 50th Anniversary top
Southdowns Orienteers will be 50 at the turn of the year.
Our committee have decided to mark the occasion with a one-time anniversary top. This incorporates our traditional colours, a one-time badge on the front showing a combined map of Stanmer Park (left half from our very first event in 1977, right half from the current map), and some contours from one of our most popular venues.
Autumn club nights 2026
Autumn club nights return on Tuesday 22nd September.
Courses have been risk assessed according to this document.
SO 4th at CompassSport Cup Final
We couldn't quite match our third place position at the 2019 final at the same venue, it always looked like it would be a good race for third place behind FVO and SYO and so it proved. In the end we were pipped for 3rd by SN (who beat us in the qualifier) but held off strong challenges from BOK and HH. The club captain has the maps for those members who left before 1pm. Results can be found here.
FIRST AID TRAININGFree to SO Members
0900hrs – 1700hrs Saturday 2nd January 2027 at Ringmer, near Lewes.
The course is free of charge to SO members.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided, please bring a packed lunch.
To book your place contact Steve Blount.
Peter Palmer Junior Team Relay Success
Our two Southdowns Junior Teams ran to podium positions at the recent Peter Palmer Junior Team Relay which took place on Ashdown Forest. The seven person PP team took 2nd place and the five person daybreak team took 3rd place. Our junior teams ranged from age 10 to 18 and included seven newcomers to this event.
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 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 car parking, newcomer assistance and control collecting, however, the Volunteer Coordinator will also help find volunteers for these positions if required. In addition to this our SI team, responsible for registration and download, is always keen to train up new helpers and the Volunteer Coordintor will happily put you in touch with them.