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Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
MAROC members Craig & Alistair Chapman and Nick & Peter Collins competed in the 2016 Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon this weekend, 2nd & 3rd July. Despite the 'mixed' weather and very little sleep at the camp on Saturday night, they managed to come in 3rd and 13th respectively on the Bedafell Course - well done!
Grampian Advenure Challenge 2016
This 'corporate challenge' organised by Gramp runs in conjunction with the Wednesday evening Summer Series events and is a great opportunity to get new faces involved in orienteering.
Why not get a group together at work to compete for the 'bonsai trophy'? Events are 25th May (Hazlehead) until 29th June (Balmedie and the presentation BBQ), with 2 training events to bring your team along to on the 11th (Balmedie) and 18th May (Tilquhillie).
Full details on the Gramp website and there is a flyer here.
Permanent Orienteering Courses and MOBO
Ideas for the Easter Holdays
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE TAUNTON, SHEFFIELD
On being the first person to register 60 MOBO controls and claim the 1st prize of a £25 Compass Point voucher. 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes still waiting to be claimed....
Are you looking for some extra training, or just a bit of outdoor activity for the Easter holidays?
Last October we launched a prize-winning competition to visit at least 60 control points at three of our permanent courses and to register your visit using the MOBO mobile phone orienteering app. The following prizes are still out there waiting to be claimed!
– 1st prize £25 voucher for Compass Point on-line store;
- 2nd prize £15 voucher for Compass Point on-line store;
- 3rd and 4th prize £10 vouchers for HillTrek Aboyne.
Read on for more info
John Duncan Junior Deeside Cup Standings
The JD2C 2016 results after 3 events. Standings updated after Torphantrick event on 20th March.
GRAMP organised Event Safety Workshop
GRAMP is hosting an Event Safety Workshop on Monday 25th April, 6.30-9.30pm in Cults, Aberdeen. Anyone interested in attending should contact Helen Rowlands () to check availability of places.
More information on the gramp website: http://grampoc.com/2016/03/21/event-safety-workshop-25-april-2016/
The course is suitable for all current or potential planners, organiser and controllers, or just anyone who's interested in learning more.
Events Further Afield in the Near Future
Here's a quick roundup of events outside our immediate area in the near future... but first a reminder that the Forest Sprint Series starts at Countesswells on Wednesday (GRAMP event).
16th April - Long-O at Catlelaw in the Pentlands. Note closing date is today, 11th April!
17th April - Drumlanrig Woods, Thornhill, SW Scotland. Advance entries also close today, but should be entries on the day.
22nd - 24th April - Scottish Spring events incorporating Dark Thistle at Craig a' Barns, JOK Chasing Sprint at Faskally and middle distance race at Bonskeid Estate (elite with open courses). Entries close 17th April.
British Orienteering Champs: 30th April Long Distance Race and 1st May Relay Race at Brown Clee Hill in Shropshire. Let Sarah Dunn know if you want to run in a relay team at the event by 16th April.
AUOCup Update
A busy event at Crathes on Sunday, with some Mar participants. Results are page 1 of the attached, corrected overall standings here. Elibank counts towards the AUOCup results for those going, next local event in the series at Balgownie (urban sprint) on Sunday 13th March.
John Duncan Junior Deeside Cup Standings
JD2C 2016 results after two events. Standings updated after Tyrebagger.
Upcoming Events
The next Maroc event is on the 20th March at Torphantrick, but lots of dates for your diary before then. Lots to consider, so a brief roundup of what's happening in the next few weeks seemed a good idea. Deadlines for entry to SOL1, JK and CSC all imminent!
Deeside Night Cup Final Results
The final event in the DNC took place at Torphantrick last night, followed by a prizegiving curry at the Aboyne Royal Kashmir. Here are the final standings.