Welcome to Octavian Droobers

The Droobers, Octavian Droobers or OD as they are known are the local orienteering club for Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull in the West Midlands, UK.

  • Unlike most sports clubs we do not have a fixed weekly meeting point, but instead organise events on a regular basis around the area. See the Events page for details.
  • Walkers, joggers and runners of all ages 5 - 85 years are invited to explore our local woods and parks. We offer help and guidance on how to read maps and use a compass and electronic timer for newcomers at each event.
  • To see a short video explaining what the sport involves, have a look at the Beginners page.
  • For further information about the club please call 01926 632189 or email
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Latest Club News

OD JUNIORS WIN THROUGH TO NATIONAL FINAL

Congratulations to all the 27 orienteering junior club members, from Coventry and Warwickshire Octavian Droobers Club, who turned out to run at the qualifying race of the National interclub Yvette Baker Trophy held at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire. They were up against strong competition in the East Midlands and scored 895 points out of a possible 899, just ahead of Leicestershire’s 890. OD team members won four out of the eight classes scoring a maximum of 100 points. These were John Cherry on the Yellow course, Rhiannon Cope on the Orange, Julie Emmerson and Matthew Elkington on the Green. Coming second on their courses and scoring 99 points were Pippa Smart on the Yellow, Ella-Rose McCartney and Stephen Elkington on Light Green and Nathan Lawson and Harriet Lawson on Green. Amongst the squad were several first timers who contributed to the points and the club looks forward to doing well at the finals which will be held in July.

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John Bowman and Steph Howarth finishing their run at the Kenilworth event.

21st May 2013