Friston Event Cancelled

Heading to the area this morning the planner found the roads leading to the forest closed due to flooding, and alternative routes would likely clash with Beachy Head marathon traffic. Given the poor weather forecast for later this morning the decision has been made to postpone the event until a later date. Information on carrying entries forward or getting refunds/credits will be provided later.

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 22^nd 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.

Summer Trail Runs 2026

Summer trail runs returned on 16th April 2026. Courses have been risk assessed according to this document

We will meet as a group at 6:30pm each Thursday although we hope to make the activities available online to attempt at your leisure. Courses will be saved in the Trail Runs folder on MapRun (UK/Sussex/Trail Runs).

Please sign up using the Strawpoll and indicate (when appropriate) whether you would like a map provided (cost £1) or are happy to print off your own.

FIRST AID TRAININGFree to SO Members

0900hrs – 1700hrs Saturday 2^nd 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 by the 3^rd November 2026.