The pdf is here, or scroll to down to view them in this post. Many thanks to James for the event; he says:

After putting the controls out in kite flying weather (who’s idea was it to put an event on top of a hill?), 26 controls over 5.5km were ready to navigate on top of one of the highest parts of the West Midlands. Being not one of our most technical areas, a daytime event would’ve been very straightforward for our experienced member; however I think it had something to offer at night apart from the views which we had – it was an incredible night for them.

Even so, I did expect quite a few people to clear the course and as is turns out 10 of you cleared with our newest member just missing one of the dead run controls (sorry Robert). Wrekin Orienteer Kristof Nowicki was the fastest out of the Men, taking just 31 minutes. Maybe I should’ve created a second lap. Second was Richard Price, the First Harlequin home in nearly 38 Minutes with last years league winner David Williams coming home third just two minute back.

In the Women’s race Eloise Lee won comfortably in 42 minutes and 8 seconds, finishing just 4 seconds behind her other half Simon (I’m guessing it was an interesting conversation in the car home). Mandy Mackereth and Kerstin Mitchell finished Second and third respectfully.

Finally it was great to see to a number of youngsters enjoying themselves in what for most of them was their first night orienteering event. Hope they loved it and will come back for more. Overall it was a great turnout but as just as an reminder to everyone – if you can pre enter to reserve a map then please do, as with every map I had was utilised. It was also great to hear the good comments come back at well.

Many thanks to Richard, Guanzhi, Eloise, Simon and Andy H (no shortage of helpers) with a good Pub Meal afterwards.

James Thomas

Results file updated 14th Jan