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The Droobers, Octavian Droobers or OD as they are known are your local orienteering club. The club promotes the sport of orienteering through its activities and membership. The club is affiliated to the West Midlands Orienteering Association - WMOA and the National Organisation; British Orienteering. The Club has Clubmark Accreditation. More on Clubmark 17th May OD Regional Event at Bentley Woods Event Page here: Results NEW- Downloadable Entry Form (Excel) right click and "save target as..." Fill in your standard details and bring a pre printed form to the event.	News 23rd June EVENT AT ABBEY FIELDS A larger than expected turn out took organisers Julian and Rebecca Simpson pleasantly by surprise. Fortunately earlier runners were happy to have their maps recycled. The shorter junior course was won by Michael Hanson-Morris M16 in 13.29mins, 2^nd was Jake Dolphin M12 in 14.42mins and 3^rd Rachael Emmerson W14 in 15.44mins. On the Women’s sprint course Liz Phillips W45 was 1^st in 26.35mins, Aimee Morse W12 2^nd in 26.50mins and Faye Greaves W21 3rd in 27.51mins.
Selection News: Congratulations to the following Droobers selected to represent British Orienteering at the Open Nordic Orienteering Championships World Cup Events in Finland and at the O-Festivalen World Cups in Norway. More details here Open Nordic Orienteering Championships - Graham Gristwood O-Festivalen World Cups - Jess Halliday New for 2009 Wednesday Park Race Series Series Totals (Final Scores) Fast and furious racing challenge with a difference, bring a sense of direction as well as your running shoes. 5 Race competition with closing BBQ and prize giving at the University of Warwick. Final was last night. More info from races@octavian-droobers.org	News 16th June SPRINT SERIES Results of the Park Series so far, after 3 of the 5 races, put Julian Simpson M21 in 1^st place with 295 points, 2^nd Barry Elkington M50 281 points and 3^rd Ian Turner M45 (Walton Chasers) 276 points in the long men’s sprint. Sophie Kirk W18 is in 1^st place with maximum 300 points, 2^nd Rebecca Simpson W21 291 points and 3^rd Aimee Morse W12 286 points on the short women’s sprint.
Come and join us in Coventry & Warwickshire countryside and parks for the ultimate family friendly outdoor sport! NEXT EVENT Welcome to the new Droober Editor: Sue Hallett. Please send articles, results etc. to her at *editor@octavian-droobers.org*	News 8th June STONELEIGH PARK Chris McCartney, with lots of help from his family, organised an excellent event attracting 102 entrants of all ages on a warm evening to Stoneleigh Park National Agricultural Centre near Kenilworth. The three courses he planned were a short yellow 2.3k for juniors and beginners, a short sprint and women’s 3.4k course and a long sprint and men’s 4.7k course. This event was the 3^rd in the series of five park races which are taking place in Warwickshire during May and June.

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Copyright © 2008 Octavian Droobers The Warwickshire Club
Last modified: July 01, 2009