Club News by Karin Kirk news@octavian-droobers.org
CLUB WELCOMES NEWCOMERS TO MEMORIAL PARK
A sunny evening inspired several newcomers to have a go at orienteering around the Memorial Park in Coventry. The well attended event was organised by juniors Calum Barnetson and Aimee Morse supported by members of the Morse family.
On the short 1.9k course junior member Olivia Bailey W10 came in first in 15.24miins, second was Nicole Hoy W12 in 16.08mins and Jennie Rackham W18 in 16.54mins both newcomers and daughters of OD members. The medium 4k course with 16 controls was won by Anne Straube W35 in 26.58mins; Suzanne Humphries W45 was 2nd in 28.41mins and Liz Philips W45 3rd in 31.29mins.
There were 24 entrants on the long 6k course with 20 controls and Alan Segar M35 came in first in 36.39mins, Mike Hampton M65 was 2nd in 39.45mins and Will Critchley M21 ex club member over from Canada 3rd in 41.29mins.
7th August 2012
SHEILA AND RIINA COME FIRST AT WELSH SIX DAYS
Over 2000 entrants including 800 from 24 countries competed at the Welsh 6 Days event based at Aberystwyth and staged in sunshine on the beautiful surrounding hills and mountains. There were some outstanding performances amongst the group from Octavian Droobers Orienteering Club.
Sheila Carey W65 achieved the best set of results at the event being the only competitor to come first on each of the 6 days and it was announced at the prize giving that it was exactly 40 years ago since her appearance at the Olympic Games in Munich 1972 in the 1500m final.
Club member Riina Kuuselo was awarded first place in the W21 Long class after winning two coming second in three and a third in the six events. Anne Straube W35 Long came 2nd overall in her class after the 6 events with 3 2nds 2 3rds and a 5th place. Sami Takaluoma was placed 2nd overall on the short M35 course.
Congratulations to the other top 5 orienteers: Hilary Simpson W70 who came 4th overall in her class and Lesley Ross W45 5th. Mike Hampton M65 came 2nd on the 6th day in the Urban event running around Aberystwyth University Campus.
31st July 2012