News
Planners needed...
Planners are still needed for a few of the Summer Series events, especially those later on in July and August. Please get in touch with Mike Harrison if you are able to help. (Support is available for new planners.)
Published: Fri 24 Feb 2017
Night Series Finale - this Thursday - presentation and food!
This Thursday at Maryport Golf Club is the final event in the winter series, so will be followed by the presentation and food in the club house. Please note the later start time (when it gets dark) and let Roger know if you plan to stay to eat (so...
Published: Sun 19 Feb 2017
Whinlatter Event this Sunday
What better way to start the half-term holiday than with a run around the woods at Whinlatter. Courses suitable for all including families, beginners and more experienced orienteers (non-members welcome). Come and join in any time between 11 and...
Published: Thu 16 Feb 2017
Keswick Biathlon - this Thursday
Come and join in the fun at the next instalment of WCOC's 50th anniversary celebrations this Thursday at Keswick. Soup, hot drinks and cakes will be on sale afterwards, so come prepared to buy refreshments (and support our fundraising juniors).
Published: Sun 12 Feb 2017
Compass Sport Cup Heat, Simpson Ground, Entry details
This years' compass sport cup heat is to be held on Sunday 12th March on Simpson Ground nr Newby Bridge.
WCOC are entering non competitive for the event as a team but runs will still be eligible for ranking points.The final is to be held in Devon.
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Published: Fri 10 Feb 2017
NEW - Hall of Fame
Anniversaries are a time for looking back as well as forward... Recently added to the website is the "Hall of Fame" page (via the "Members" tab), listing the various Club Awards given since 2007. Are you there? Who do you remember? Interesting...
Published: Mon 30 Jan 2017
Interested in the Jukola and / or Harvester relay?
Matthew Vokes is canvassing interest from WCOC members regards participating in the Jukola and / or Harvester relay this year:
69th Jukola Relay: 17th – 18th June 2017: Joensuu, Finland (organised by Kalevan Rasti –...
Published: Mon 23 Jan 2017
Weather watch for Thursday's event at Bowness Knott...
Please check here at 4pm tomorrow (Thurs) in case the event needs to be cancelled at short notice (due to weather conditions). If there is no extra news here, the event is ON!.
Published: Wed 11 Jan 2017
Club Chase Results...
... and the 2017 winner is Matthew Vokes! Click HERE for the finish order and course winners. Full results have been uploaded.
Published: Sat 07 Jan 2017
Night Series - continues this week...
This Thursday, join WCOC for a mid-week mini-adventure at Ling Fell, near Cockermouth. Long and Short technical courses, plus "Nighthawk" for those who fancy more running and easier navigation.
Published: Sun 01 Jan 2017
Thanks for Club Chase and Club Social
Many thanks to Anne Burbidge and Liz Elliot for all their hard work planning and organising a great Club Chase at Hawse End - finding somewhere as luxurious for next year's assembly venue is going to be a real challenge!
Further thanks to Catherine...
Published: Sun 01 Jan 2017
Happy New Year to everyone at WCOC!
Don't forget to have a go at this year's "Beer Trail" which will remain open until mid-January. Many thanks to Pete and Barbara Nelson for planning and keeping the cache stocked once again!
Published: Tue 13 Dec 2016
WCOC 50th Celebrations - latest news...
This year is the Club's 50th anniversary. Several orienteering and social events are planned to celebrate our golden anniversary. For an update on the planned programme for 2017, click here (this page will continue to be updated as...
Published: Mon 12 Dec 2016
Camerton Sunday morning event - definitely ON!
This Sunday morning (11-12noon), take a break from those hectic Christmas preparations (!) for a fun run around the church and meadows by the river at Camerton. Ideal for novices, newcomers, and experienced orienteers alike. (Forecast is good, but...
Published: Tue 06 Dec 2016
Galoppen successes and England selections
Congratulations to the following WCOC members who finished with top scores in the Galoppen series this year - Isaac Hunter (Yellow), Hannah Birkinshaw and Wilf Teasdale (Orange), Jess Breeze and Henry Teasdale (Light Green), Liz Elliott and Syd...
Published: Fri 02 Dec 2016
BSOC Results - Cockermouth School WIN British Champs - again!
Congratulations to all the WCOC juniors who ran at BSOC today representing QEGS, Keswick School and Cockermouth School.
Indivudual results - top ten placings for; Issy Sunley (1st Y7G), Clare Rodger (5th Y8G), Caitlin Irving (1st Y9G), Carys...
Published: Sun 20 Nov 2016
Club Coaching
We have one more WCOC coaching date coming up before Christmas:
17th December 1030-1230 Whinlatter TBC TD1-5 Christmas Skills!
For more information or to sign up please contact - lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk
Note - there will be both junior and adult...
Published: Sun 20 Nov 2016
Copeland Chase - tomorrow!
The controls are out and the event is definitely on! Please read update to details regarding winter conditions before you set off!
Published: Sat 19 Nov 2016
Night Series - now with added cakes..!
How do you make orienteering in the dark even better? Answer - add cakes! Check your head torch is ready for this week's event in the Night Series - Thurs 17th Nov at Kelton Fell near Kirkland.
Bring a friend for a mid-week...
Published: Sun 13 Nov 2016
Copeland Chase Long O - Sunday 20th Nov
Entries are still open for this year's "Copeland Chase" which will be held in the Loweswater Fells, starting at Leaps. This is a classic long O event, with 3 courses on offer (10km, 15km, 20km). Click here for more details including how to enter...
Published: Tue 08 Nov 2016
OMM results
Congratulations to the WCOC members who took part in this year's OMM in South West Scotland. Notable successes for Alan Irving 1st Vet team on Short Score, Lynne Thomas and Martin Skinner 1st Mix Vet team on the Short Score, Steve Birkinshaw 5th...
Published: Sun 30 Oct 2016
Galoppen THIS SUNDAY
You can now check your results on the website - and if you are interested on BOF as well!
Published: Sat 22 Oct 2016
AGM - TONIGHT 7:30pm
The 2016 WCOC AGM will be held at Wild Zucchinis bistro (Station Street, Cockermouth) on 20th October with a new format this year. We are hoping that the membership will attend and join in discussion groups to shape the future of WCOC. The AGM...
Published: Sun 16 Oct 2016
Keltonfell Top - Coaching and Event TODAY!
Don't miss out on the Coaching (10-11am) and Event (11-12) this Sunday at Keltonfell (near Lamplugh). Book your place at Coaching by contacting Lynne - lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk
Just turn up for the Event as usual.
(This isn't the map you...
Published: Tue 11 Oct 2016
England win JHIs!
Congratulations to the England Team (including WCOC members Caitlin, Niamh, Rosie, Alastair and Daniel - and soon to be member Zac) who have won this year's Ward Junior Home Internationals in the North-East, beating Scotland into second...
Published: Sun 09 Oct 2016