Results from the Cannizaro Park Race, the fifth in this year’s London Park Race 2017 Series, have now been published.
Cannizaro Park Race Results
SLOW Runners at the World Championships
Three SLOW athletes run in the World Orienteering Championships 2017, which start this Friday with the Sprint Qualification.
Michael Crone of South Africa.
Conor Short of Ireland.
Ralph Street of Great Britain.
Please click on a name to see the World Of O athlete profile.
Michael, Conor and Ralph formed the SLOW first team in this year’s JK Trophy Relay Race, coming 5th.
It is easy to follow the championships as Simon and James Errington (the developers of Routegadget) will be in Estonia providing up-to-the-minute entertaining coverage, as well as daily updates on the British Orienteering newsfeed.
The English language TV coverage is not broadcast in the UK but is available for a fee on the internet via https://liveorienteering.com/#/event?id=4867
Free online results can also be found via the same link.
TV Schedule:
Sat Jul 1st – Sprint Finals – 12:30 – 5pm
Sun Jul 2nd – Sprint Relay – 2:55pm – 4:15pm
Tue Jul 4th – Long Races – 9 – 3pm
Thu Jul 6th – Middle Races – 10 – 3pm
Fri Jul 7th – Forest Relays – 10:45 – 3pm
Relays are generally thought the most interesting for spectators. The cost is €20 for the week, or €6 for a single event such as the Sprint Relay. Times are for UK (Estonia is 2 hours ahead.)
Profiles of the GB team athletes are at http://slow.org.uk/about/gb-woc-team-2017/
Photo: Composite from images at World Of O, The Irish Orienteer and Instagram.
SLOW teams on the podium at the Southeast Relay Championships
SLOW picked up another trophy at the 2017 Southeast Relay Championships on a scorching hot Sunday in June, with good performances across the four categories. The Handicap Trophy was won by SLOW’s Tom Davies, Pete Huzan and Don McKerrow, in a close competition that saw them less than 90 seconds clear of second place after 90 minutes of running.
SLOW also picked up podium finishes with both teams in the Men’s Open, and second place in the Women’s Open. SLOW’s junior team of Anja Lund, Olin Davies and Jemima Hayward-Bhika (pictured) picked up a creditable sixth place in the face of a very strong showing from Guildford Orienteers who fielded six teams. Notably SLOW junior Jamie Lund ran in the fourth Handicap team.
Southdowns Orienteers hosted the event at Capite Woods in West Sussex. Despite the compact area, the club set challenging courses with a good run in for finishers to be cheered on by those that were able to brave the heat in the full sun.
Full team results are available from Southdowns’ website, with SLOW’s team performances below:
- Handicap Team 1 (1st place): Tom Davies, Pete Huzan, Don McKerrow
- Men’s Open 1 (2nd place): Matt Schepisi, Paul Couldridge, Michael Crone
- Women’s Open 1 (2nd place): Heather Findley, Fiona Tam, Dorte Torpe Hanson
- Men’s Open 2 (3rd place): Yordan Kolev, Angus Lund, Ed Catmur
- Women’s Open 2 (5th place): Chris Robinson, Nicky Adams, Heather Walton
- Handicap Team 2 (5th place): Andy Robinson, Charlie Turner, Mathieu McGuire
- Handicap Team 4 (9th place): Keith Davies, Richard Catmur, Jamie Lund
- Handicap Team 3 (n/c): Duncan Grassie, Ginnie Catmur, Andy Robinson
Pictures courtesy of Fiona Tam (shown finishing and about to hand over to Dorte Torpe Hansen) and Keith Davies (junior team).
Mile End Park Race
The sixth race of the 2017 London Park Race series takes place on Tuesday 4 July 2017 in Mile End Park in east London.
Like all races in the series, the race is suitable for beginners. A T-shirt and trainers will be fine on top and underfoot.
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Event Centre
The event centre will be The Victoria pub, alongside the eastern side of the park and a 7 minute walk northwards from Mile End station.
| Location | Mile End Park |
|---|---|
| Address | The Victoria |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.5291, -0.0382 |
| OS grid reference | TQ362830 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Entry
| Registration | Between 1800 and 1930 |
|---|---|
| Start Times | Between 1830 and 1930 |
Entry on the day only, and we should be able to take contactless credit card payments. Your entry fee includes a full colour map printed on waterproof paper, which you can keep as a souvenir after your run, and a printout of your race time and splits at the end of the race.
| BOF members | £3 |
|---|---|
| All others | £5 |
Electronic timing will be used. If you do not have your own SI card, then you can borrow one for the event at no charge. A penalty of £60 will be charged for hired SI “Air” cards that are lost or not returned, and such cards will be blacklisted.
Courses
| Course name | Straight line |
|---|---|
| Long | Approximately 5km |
| Short | Approximately 2.5km |
Both courses are suitable for juniors.
Further Information
If you have any questions not addressed above, please email the organiser Gavin Hurley at 
Competitors take part in this race at their own risk. Entries and results will be processed by computer, your entry will be taken as agreement to this. The competition is run under the rules and guidelines of, and sanctioned by, British Orienteering.
Brockwell Park Race
The final race of the 2017 London Park Race series takes place on Tuesday 25 July 2017 in Brockwell Park, which lies between Brixton, Herne Hill and Tulse Hill, in south London.
Like all races in the series, the race is suitable for beginners. A T-shirt and trainers will be fine on top and underfoot.
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Event Centre
The event centre will be The Florence pub, alongside the eastern side of the park and an 80m walk from Herne Hill station.
| Location | Brockwell Park |
|---|---|
| Address | The Florence, 131-133 Dulwich Road, SE24 0NG |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.4527, -0.103 |
| OS grid reference | TQ319743 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Entry
| Registration | Between 1800 and 1930 |
|---|---|
| Start Times | Between 1830 and 1930 |
Entry on the day only, and we should be able to take contactless credit card payments. Your entry fee includes a full colour map printed on waterproof paper, which you can keep as a souvenir after your run, and a printout of your race time and splits at the end of the race.
| BOF members | £3 |
|---|---|
| All others | £5 |
Electronic timing will be used. If you do not have your own SI card, then you can borrow one for the event at no charge. A penalty of £60 will be charged for hired SI “Air” cards that are lost or not returned, and such cards will be blacklisted.
Courses
| Course name | Straight line |
|---|---|
| Long | Approximately 5km |
| Short | Approximately 2.5km |
Both courses are suitable for juniors.
Further Information
If you have any questions not addressed above, please email the organiser Todd Fallesen at 
Competitors take part in this race at their own risk. Entries and results will be processed by computer, your entry will be taken as agreement to this. The competition is run under the rules and guidelines of, and sanctioned by, British Orienteering.
Wimbledon Common GLOSS Orienteering Race
South London Orienteers present
2015 GLOSS Series Race 3
Sunday 9 July 2017
2015 GLOSS Series Race 3
Sunday 9 July 2017
GLOSS is a friendly inter-club series of competitions run on the Light Green course, with a handicap scoring system which favours the less experienced. All courses are open to all-comers, whether beginners or experienced. SLOW’s event will be on Putney Heath and the northern part of Wimbledon Common.
An overview of the GLOSS series is available from the coordinating club, London Orienteering Klubb.
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Event Centre
The event centre is The Telegraph pub on Putney Heath, SW15 3TU. The pub is in the middle of the heath and there is plenty of parking available on nearby roads. Several bus routes go to “Putney Heath Green Man” which is at the north-east corner of the map and about 500m from The Telegraph.
The pub facilities will be available once it is open for business. It has an excellent range of beers and food, so make the most of the occasion! It is a popular destination on a Sunday for families and those wishing to spend their weekend in a relaxed and friendly environment, and their traditional Sunday roasts prove very popular and attract visitors from far and wide. Please book ahead if you wish to reserve a specific area or large gathering – details on the website.
| Location | Wimbledon Common |
|---|---|
| Address | The Telegraph, Putney Heath |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.4487, -0.2287 |
| OS grid reference | TQ232737 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Entry
| Registration | Between 1000 and 1130 |
|---|---|
| Start Times | Between 1030 and 1200 |
Entry on the day only.
| Seniors | £5 |
|---|---|
| SLOW Juniors | Free |
| Other Juniors | £2 |
Electronic timing will be used, and SI cards (regular and wireless) can be hired for the event on the day.
Courses
| Course name | Straight line |
|---|---|
| Light Green (“GLOSS” – fairly tricky) | 4km + optional 2.5km extension |
| Yellow (fairly easy) | 2km |
| White (very easy) | 1km |
| “Naughty Numbers” (for young children) | < 1km |
Enquiries
Please email the organiser Andy Robinson at 
Results will be posted on this website after the event.
Competitors take part in this race at their own risk. Entries and results will be processed by computer, your entry will be taken as agreement to this. The competition is run under the rules and guidelines of, and sanctioned by, British Orienteering.
Results from the 2017 Surrey Hills Race
Results from the 2017 Surrey Hills Race are available below.
Holmbury MTB Score Event, Sunday 6th August 2017
The third event in the SLOW Mountain Bike Score 2017 Series takes place from Holmbury St Mary on Sunday 6th August
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This is a public event – all are welcome. All entries are on the day but we encourage you to please RSVP to the event via Facebook (event link to follow) or email 
Event Centre
The event will be based at The Royal Oak, Felday Glade, Dorking RH5 6PF
Toilets are available before and after the event, and lunch is available after the event – please leave any muddy shoes at the door.
| Location | Holmbury |
|---|---|
| Address | The Royal Oak, Felday Glade |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.1887, -0.414 |
| OS grid reference | TQ109445 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Getting there
- By car, the pub is 15 minutes drive from Dorking
- By public transport, it is a 20min ride from Gomshall station
- Alternatively you can post for lift shares on either the SLOW Members (for SLOW members) or London & Southeast Adventure Racers (public) Facebook pages.
Event Details
The entry fee is £8 for day riders, £7 for BMBO (with their membership cards) and SLOW members, and £6 for under 21s.
The event will be run under British Mountain Bike Orienteering rules, which competitors are advised to read in advance. BMBO also has some helpful MTB Score tips.
All riders must wear a helmet and carry a whistle and first aid kit (a minimum of plasters & dressing). The following equipment is also recommended:
- Mobile Phone
- Waterproof top
- Compass
There will be series prizes for top male/female/pair and veteran male/female/pair scores, based on the best 3 results of the 4 races over the course of the year.
| Registration | Between 0900 and 1100 |
|---|---|
| Start Times | Between 1000 and 1100 |
Event duration is 2 hours and the course will close at 13:00.
Maps will be 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps. The event will use Sport Ident electronic punching at all controls, and a limited number of SI dibbers will be available. Please bring your own if you have one.
All competitors take part at their own risk.
Results will be available on the SLOW and BMBO websites shortly after the event.
Planners/Organisers: Julian Hemsted/ Nicki Adams
Image: Mark Humphrey (courtesy of TriAdventure)