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Whinlatter Galoppen ...
What a glorious day - perfect for tackling some tough courses! A big thanks to Ange, Rob and Chris for all their hard work and to all the other helpers who contributed to an enjoyable event.
Published: Sun 01 Nov 2015
"Spook-O" - TOMORROW...
This Thursday is the annual "Spook-O" at Whinlatter - bravely follow our path through the dark, wild woods - but WATCH OUT!
Families welcome.
Click here for more details.
Published: Sat 24 Oct 2015
Orienteering on BBC iPlayer - LAST CHANCE, ENDS SOON!
BBC's "The Adventure Show" (episode 3) features the sprint and long distance races from WOC this summer (Forres and Glen Affric) - and includes an interview with Charlotte Watson. Only available until October 26th, so catch it soon!
Published: Sun 04 Oct 2015
Website updated...
If you haven't already done so, check out the new "Members" tab at the top of the page, with (hopefully) an improved and useful range of information and links.
Published: Sat 03 Oct 2015
Junior Inter-Regional Champs - all results now in!
Several WCOC juniors represented the North-West Junior Squad at the JIRCs this weekend. Their good individual results (click here) contributed to the North-West lying in an impressive third place overall after day one, behind leaders...
Published: Sat 26 Sep 2015
AGM- Thurs 22nd Oct - 2015 Agenda and 2014 Minutes
Don't forget to come along to our AGM (22/10/15) to support your club. If you would also like to offer your services and help to the club’s activities, please consider joining the committee. We are a very active club and rely on the input from a...
Published: Tue 22 Sep 2015
WCOC Northern Championships success
Congratulations to all the WCOC members who took part in the Northern Championships today at Monks' Road near Malham, and especially to our new Northern Champions - Mike Pearson who won M70, Lynne Thomas who won W45, Phil Winskill who won M35, and...
Published: Sat 19 Sep 2015
Whinlatter Galoppen - change of date
Please note that the date for the Whinlatter Galoppen this autumn has changed from October 4th to November 1st. Extra time to get even fitter...
Published: Sun 13 Sep 2015
WCOC Coaching and Tour - this weekend - places still available...
Coaching for all (adults & juniors, TD1-5) at Great Towers (S Lakes) this Saturday - let Lynne know (lynnethomas99@yahoo.co.uk). If you like, why not also join in the fun at our weekend away: following coaching there will be a fun relay event,...
Published: Sun 06 Sep 2015
Summer Series - congratulations and thanks!
The final event of the Summer Series was held last night at Coledale in beautiful sunshine, followed by food, drink and prize-giving at the Coledale Inn. Well done to all who took part over the summer, and congratulations to the winners:...
Published: Fri 28 Aug 2015
Active family holiday fun - every Thursday evening
Come and have a go at orienteering at one of our friendly Thursday evening events. Next event is at Mosser (a few miles south of Cockermouth) on the 30th of July. Active fun for all the family - courses suitable for everyone.
See the ...
Published: Thu 16 Jul 2015
Congratulations - GB selection
Fantastic news - Charlotte Watson of EUOC & WCOC has been selected to represent GB at the World Orienteering Championships this summer in Scotland. Go Charlotte, go GB!
Published: Tue 14 Jul 2015
Club Relays - a great social event... and it's FREE!
Grab a couple of friends and book your place to run in the annual "Parish Relays", to be held at Westlakes Science park on Thursday 16th July. Great fun and very sociable! Let Roger Jackson know you are coming so you don't miss out...
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Published: Fri 10 Jul 2015
This Thursday - Barf (Whinlatter)
Hopefully there won't be a control by the Bishop! Come and run in the fells and forest around Whinlatter this Thursday - courses suitable for everyone, and a good weather forecast too - what more could you want...
Published: Tue 07 Jul 2015
SLMM - some great results...
It was great to see WCOC so well represented this weekend at the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, starting and finishing at Torver near Coniston.
Lots of impressive results included: Chris H and partner (2nd on Bowfell), Mike H and Ange J (2nd...
Published: Sun 05 Jul 2015
Congratulations - Junior Selections...
Well done to the following WCOC juniors who have been selected to represent the North-West in the Junior Inter-Regional Champs (Cannock Chase, Sept) - Rosie S, Jess B, Ben G, Niamh H, Daniel S, Alastair T and Katie L.
Also to the following who have...
Published: Fri 03 Jul 2015
Allerdale Chase 2015 - Report
If you missed this year's Allerdale Chase, held at High Brow and Watermillock yesterday, read all about it by clicking here. For results see the Results page, and for more photos see Facebook.
(See PFO website for other events, including the ...
Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015
This Thursday - Threlkeld Knotts (nr Keswick)
Join in the fun and run in the sun on Threlkeld Knotts at the northern end of the stunning Helvellyn ridge this Thursday.
Courses suitable for everyone from novices to experienced orienteers, all lovingly planned by Emma Moody.
See Events page for...
Published: Mon 29 Jun 2015
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# WCOC Girls Can - and they are going to...
Females only coaching session.
Saturday 11th July 1-4pm
Venue: Higg Rigg now confirmed
Guest coach Hilary Palmer. All ages and experiences welcome. You don't want to miss it - 22 WCOC Girls have already decided they can! (And they can eat pizza in...
Published: Thu 25 Jun 2015
This week - Setmurthy - near Cockermouth
This Thursday (18th June) sees us back at an old favourite - Setmurthy Forest, just east of Cockermouth - where you will need to keep an eye out for the resident deer. As always through the summer, there will be courses suitable for...
Published: Fri 29 May 2015
Allerdale Chase - 28th June - ENTER NOW - Entries close THIS THURSDAY
Entries are still open for this year's Allerdale Chase, which will be in the fells to the west of Dockray (near Ullswater). Courses range from 4.4km to a challenging 18km - you choose.
Published: Sun 17 May 2015
This Thursday - stunning Wasdale - don't miss it...
Come and run in one of Britain's most beautiful locations - Thursday 21st May.
Published: Fri 15 May 2015
WCOC British Champions!
Congratulations to all the WCOC members who competed this weekend in the British Sprint and Middle Distance Championship. There were lots of excellent performances, including:
at the Sprints - Silver for Caitlin Irving (W12) and GOLD for Mike...
Published: Sun 10 May 2015
Boat How - it looked just like this:
Did you miss this evening's event at Boat How? If so you missed a real treat - so make sure that you make it next week to Wasdale, another area with stunning views and great navigational challenges. The planner says he has booked an evening of...
Published: Thu 07 May 2015
World Schools Champs - brilliant results!
NEW - to read Daniel's report about this amazing experience, click here.
Congratulations to all the runners representing England at the World School Champs in Antalya, Turkey this week, and espcially our very own WCOC juniors Alastair, Niamh...
Published: Wed 22 Apr 2015