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Walesby Forest event 22 December 2024

Forestry England announced on Friday afternoon that NOC’s access to their forests in North Nottinghamshire would not be permitted on Sunday 22 December due to the forecast high winds.

NOC’s event officials had the choice of cancelling the event or replanning the four longest courses which were using FE land.

We chose the replanning option and we hope that you will still enjoy your courses in this great little area followed by the festive refreshments in the marquee.

The two Green courses are slightly shorter; the Blue and Brown courses were affected more. Fortunately, our printer was kind enough to agree to print new maps for the event at extremely short notice.

New course information:

Green 4.4km; 35m climb; 17 controls

LOG Green 4.2km; 35m climb; 19 c

Blue 5.1km; 40m climb; 18c

Brown 5.3km; 50m climb; 20c 

The latest edition of EMEWS #294 has been published.  Topics in this issue include:

 

• The introduction of the Very Short Green (VSG) course in 2025
• A review of EMJOS activities throughout 2024
• Summary of tables for both the EML and EM Urban League to date
• Fixtures for 2025
• Major events scheduled for the East Midlands through to 2026
• Puzzles

Click this link to download the EMEWS 294 PDF

The latest club news has just been published.  In this issue:

 

• Book your place at the NOC Christmas event at Walesby (rumour has it that it’s very runnable - even in Boughton Brake!)
• January NOC member training day, suitable for all experience levels.  However, places are limited so sign-up early.
• NOC fixtures list for 2025.  We’re hosting some prestigious events next year!
• How to sign-up to the Control Collectors Team.
• Membership renewals and club kit status.

Click this link to download the PDF with the latest news update.

Today, the website is being updated.  The main change is to use Bootstrap 5 as the layout framework.  Numerous other little changes have been included.   Everything looks OK in the 'development testbed', but doubtless something will not be quite right when in 'production phase'.   Please don't just ignore any glaring problem.   Let me know !    email Website (Ray Barnes)

Latest EMEWS newsletter published.  

This is always a useful read.  The latest edition (#293) provides an insight into the status of orienteering in the East Midlands.  It also includes the latest standings in the various regional leagues (NOC members are doing well in a number of categories!), and a comprehensive fixtures list. 

Download EMEWS 293 PDF.

 

Keep up-to-date with the progress of our regional junior squad:

There are interesting summaries of recent EMJOS activities along with some photos.  It’s great reading for aspiring EMJOS athletes in our club.

One piece is from the Junior Peter Palmer Relays  on 7th & 8th September: it is written by the EMJOS juniors giving their feedback, memories and key experiences from the daybreak relay. 

The other piece is the Junior inter regional championships(JIRCS is the top national event for the juniors) held recently in the Forest of Dean and Mendips. Written by them in the mini-bus on the way home.

 

In this issue:

• New local event on 26th October - sign-up now!
• New members
• Club kit availability and costs
• NOC in the headlines
• New Instagram account
• Control collection group
• New MapActive programme

 

Download the latest NOC News PDF.

 

The latest edition of NOC News has been published which includes details of the 2024 AGM.

In this issue:

 

• Rushcliffe Local Event and Final AGM details
• NOC Championships 2024
• EMOA Training Day
• New part-year membership offer
• Recent results
• Upcoming events

 

Click the link to download the AGM details and Summer Update,

You can also view the report from the NOC Chairthat has been prepared for the AGM.

An email was sent to all paid-up NOC members today regarding arrangements for the 8th September AGM.  It asks for confirmation of attendance and input on a few subjects. 

If the email is not visible in your Inbox, please check your Spam folder (you may also wish to consider adding publicity@noc-uk.org to your Contacts/address book to help overcome overzealous spam algorithms!).

Alternatively, use this link to download a PDF of the email.

The latest edition of the East Midlands newsletter is now available (EMEWS 292).

Topics include:

• 2025 major fixtures list
• DVO events to cover for the cancelled White Rose weekend
• JK 2024 reflections
• Interland 2024 - Review by Rachel Duckworth
• Orienteering Foundation report
• EM League and Urban League status
• Upcoming EMOA meetings and opportunities

Download a PDF version of EMEWS292.

 

Charity Help Requested:

Many NOC members have an affinity with Alzheimer’s Research UK.  They have approached the club seeking volunteers to help them put on a Walk For A Cure event at Sherwood Pines on the 14th July.  If you would like to help, please email Hannah at volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org.

 

WOC 2024 in Edinburgh:

Don’t forget that the Sprint World Orienteering Championships are being held in Edinburgh between the 11 - 16th July.  There will be free, live, TV coverage (Eurovision.com)of the event along with the usual web updates.  The GBR Team have strong sprint squads so this is a great opportunity to see our elite orienteers in action.  Take a look at the web site dedicated to the Edinburgh event.

 

 

There were many winners and other podium successes at this year’s British Orienteering Sprint Championships.  Read more about these along with details of:

• NOC’s much acclaimed Sprint training format
• Access to British Orienteering’s web resources
• Recent results and upcoming events
• Training opportunities

Download the latest NOC News PDF

Update 19:45 Monday - and here are the Relay Results.       There may be some consolidation of all parts of the results for the event eventually.

Great level D event planned by Ant today at Nottingham University, and the individual Sprint results are now available.  But it wasn't a "run of the mill event" so the relay results may not appear until early next week..

 

Note 18:30 on 6th June: A limit of 180 has been placed on entries now that maps have been printed.

The urban season is now in full swing and members are already delivering top performances.  Read more in the latest news update along with:

• Club kit reorder
• Nottingham urban events
• Event officials training

Download NOC News for June 2024

Ben Squire has been selected for the GBR Team at JWOC.  This is a tremendous achievement for Ben.  Read more about this and get up-to-speed with other club matters by reading the latest issue of NOC News which includes:

 

• Hilary Palmer retains British Middle Distance title,
• Urban training in Nottingham,
• British Sprint Relays in Birmingham - open to all,
• New MapActive dates,
• Latest results,
• Upcoming events and activities.

 

Click the link to download the May 2024 issue of NOC NEWS

Despite some challenging conditions underfoot, two NOC members prevailed to win their respective class competitions at this year’s JK Festival.  Read about this in the latest edition of NOC News, along with:

 

• More Member Achievements
• Restarting of mid-week activities at Bassetlaw District Orienteers
• Joint NOC & DVO Coaching Day
• Recent Results
• Upcoming Events
• Future NOC Events Being Planned

Download the April 2024 issue of NOC Newsto read all the details.

The latest issue of the EMOA Newsletter has been published.  Topics include:

 

• East Midlands Champions 2024
• Latest standings in the EM League and Urban League
• British Orienteering Major Events Webinar Series
• Update from the Orienteering Foundation
• Detailed listing of upcoming fixtures
• Puzzles and more.

 

Download  the EMEWS 291 PDF

The 2024 East Midlands Championships saw excellent performances from participating NOC members with no less than six champions and many podium positions too.  Read more in the latest issue of NOC News.

 

Also in this issue:

• Member Achievements
• Urgent volunteer Support Required
• Recent Results
• Upcoming Events

Click to download the latest issue of NOC News.

Mick Lucking has received entry details for the 2024 CompassSport Trophy Heat to be held at Cannock Chase on the 18th February. 

Mick has sent an email to all NOC paid-up members.  If you have not received your email, please check your Spam folder too.  Otherwise, email Mick at Teamcaptain@noc-uk.org. 

The closing date for entries is 29th January.

 

There are a host of quality orienteering events in the coming weeks.  Read the latest edition of NOC News for details.

Also in this edition:

• Robin Hood Trophy Information
• Compass Sport Trophy qualifier
• New Year member opportunities
• How The Start Kite payment facility can benefit clubs
• New members and member achievements
• Recent results 

Download NOC News Jan 24 to read more.