West Midlands Urban League
The West Midlands Urban League (WMUL) is a series of around five urban events over a calendar year. This is an individual competition open to orienteers from all over the country, not just West Midlands clubs. The series is coordinated by James Thomas (Fixtures Secretary) and the scores and standings can be viewed on the WMUL site.
There are currently four events in the 2025 League:
- 24th May, Ludlow, HOC
- 17th August, Kenilworth, OD
- 28th September, Castle Vale, HOC
- 9th November, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WCH
The 2024 league had four events with the best three scores counting in the league. The winners were:
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) |
The 2024 events were:
Event | Date | Club | Venue | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 07/07/2024 | WRE | Whitchurch | Results |
2 | 25/08/2024 | WRE | Shrewsbury | Results |
3 | 01/09/2024 | HOC | Worcester | Results |
4 | 13/10/2023 | OD | Stratford | Results |
Category winners from earlier years are on the Roll of Honour page.