Wessex Orienteers

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🏁 South West Sprint Championships 2026 – Final Results 🏁

​Thank you to everyone who joined Wessex Orienteers in Poole today for the South West Urban Sprint Championships. It was an excellent day of fast-paced navigation, and we saw some fantastic and highly competitive racing across both the morning and afternoon stages.
​The final combined results are now officially live. Congratulations to all of our newly crowned SW Sprint Champions! 🏆
​🔗 View the full results here: https://www.wessex-oc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/event/south-west-sprint-champsionships/index_combined.html

​Finally, a massive thank you to all the volunteers, planners, and controllers who gave up their time to ensure the event ran smoothly. We hope you all had a safe journey home and look forward to seeing you at the next event.
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Looking for a brilliant way to get outdoors this weekend? ☀️ Join us this Sunday for a free, family-friendly introduction to orienteering at beautiful Stonebarrow!

Whether you want to learn how to read a map together, enjoy some fresh air, or simply explore the coast at your own pace, this is the perfect opportunity.

Here is what you need to know for this weekend:

When: This Sunday, 14 June (11:00–14:00)

Where: Stonebarrow, Nr Bridport

The Course: Approximately 2.5km long and takes around 1 hour.

How to Move: Run or walk, individually or as a group.

What to Wear: Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear (trainers, wellies, or walking boots).

Equipment: We will provide any extra gear you need!

You will even get guidance from an experienced orienteer to help you get started.

Ready to give it a go?

Email [email protected] with your interest in the Stonebarrow event, the number of people in your group, and a contact number.

A club member will reach out to arrange a meeting point and guide you through completing your first event.

Come along and have fun! 🗺️🧭 Find out more on the Wessex Orienteering Club website: www.wessex-oc.org.

🏁 THE SOUTH WEST SPRINT CHAMPS ARE COMING TO POOLE! 🏁

​Get your fast shoes ready! Wessex OC is proud to host the South West Urban Sprint Distance Championships on Sunday, 21 June.

​This isn't your average Sunday stroll. We’re talking high-speed navigation through the intricate streets and paths of Poole. To take the crown, you'll need to master TWO races—both morning and afternoon times count towards the final standings! 🏆

​📍 Location: Poole (Event Centre: Baiter Park, alongside Harbourside 2 Car Park, 120 Catalina Dr, Poole BH15 1TQ)

📅 Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026

⏱️ Starts: From 11:00 am

✅ Open to all, but only SWOA members are eligible for the championship trophies.

​Whether you're hunting for a podium spot or just want a fast-paced urban challenge, this is the one you don't want to miss.

​🔗 Enteries and more details on RaceSignUp: https://racesignup.co.uk/swsprints

(Pictures not of Poole, but added for attention purposes)

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