Wrekin make it two in a row
The WM League was cut short by storm Darragh and the postponement of the Brandon Woods event, depriving Harlequins and Octavian Droobers of one final shot at overhauling Wrekin. Rumour has it that this is the first time that they have won the league twice in a row; can they make that three in 2025?
Hopefully Brandon Wood can be rearranged and be an early event in next year’s league
| Club | Points |
|---|---|
| WRE | 5668 |
| HOC | 5480 |
| OD | 4420 |
| WCH | 3522 |
| POTOC | 2795 |
Here are details of the club counters and individual scores.
New Years Day Score 2025
Standard Entry Closing date is Monday 16th December
The 2025 Laurie Bradley Trophy competition will be held on 1st January 2025, organised by Walton Chasers. The Trophy is awarded to the club winning a 60-minute score event held every New Year’s Day in memory of Laurie Bradley, one of the pioneers of orienteering in the region and organised by WMOA clubs in turn.
The competition is now in its 50th year. Come along and have a run or walk at midday on New Years Day – it’s a score format, so suitable for all abilities. Full details are on the WCH website, and the scoring details are here.
West Midlands League latest
Wrekin take a very narrow lead over Harlequins in to the final event of the season, on the 8th December at Brandon Wood. Octavian Droobers are some way back in third place but do have home advantage for this last event.
| Club | Points |
|---|---|
| WRE | 5668 |
| HOC | 5480 |
| OD | 4420 |
| WCH | 3522 |
| POTOC | 2795 |
More detail, including plans for 2025 and links to the club counters and individual scores, can be found on the WM League page
WM Urban League winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2024 West Midlands Urban League:
(Apologies for the delay in announcing the winners; this was caused by a glitch in the scores which has hopefully been corrected. Please contact this email address with any queries.)
| Category | |
| Young Junior Men 12- | Sam Hudson (HOC) |
| Young Junior Women 12- | Pippa Blackmore (HOC) |
| Junior Men 16- | Peter Blackmore (HOC) |
| Junior Women 16- | Sophie Gray (MDOC) |
| Open Men | Mark Burley (MDOC) |
| Open Women | Eloise Lee (HOC) |
| Veteran Men 40+ | David Dixon (HH) |
| Veteran Women 40+ | Sarah Dixon (HH) |
| Supervet Men 55+ | Patrick Tranter (RAFO) |
| Supervet Women 55+ | Diane Jacks (WRE) |
| Ultravet Men 65+ | Adrian Pickles (WRE) |
| Ultravet Women 65+ | Lesley Brown (HOC) |
| Hypervet Men 75+ | Peter Carey (OD) |
| Hypervet Women 75+ | Heather Smithard (KFO) |
West Midlands League update
With just two events to go Wrekin have a narrow lead over Harlequins. Your next chance to score points for your club and in the individual competitions will be at Walton Chaser’s event on the 24th November.
| Club | Points |
|---|---|
| WRE | 5668 |
| HOC | 5480 |
| OD | 4420 |
| WCH | 3522 |
| POTOC | 2795 |
More detail, including plans for 2025 and links to the club counters and individual scores, can be found on the WM League page
Planners Course – 9th November
WM League 2024 – scores after 3 events
After the third event at Bathpool, Harlequins have just overtaken Wrekin with Octavian Droobers not far behind:
| Club | Points |
|---|---|
| WRE | 5668 |
| HOC | 5480 |
| OD | 4420 |
| WCH | 3522 |
| POTOC | 2795 |
More detail, and links to the club counters and individual scores, can be found on the WM League page
Orienteering Foundation Coaching Day
The Orienteering Foundation is pleased to announce support for another coaching day in the Lakes, on Saturday 23rd November 2024. They are particularly keen to promote coaching of adult orienteers, who are often under-served, but also welcome groups including juniors.
You can take part either as an individual or as part of a group which has provided their own coach. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, then contact Derek Allison to register your interest. More information including his contact details are on the Orienteering Foundation website here:https://www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk/coaching-day-23rd-november-2024