South Yorkshire Orienteers Win Compass Sport Cup

Report by Peter Guillaume, Compass Sport Cup Coordinator.  Photo credits:  South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO).

On 17 October 2021 South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO) hosted and were winners of the CompassSport Cup Final at Hesley and Tankersley, Sheffield defeating current holders Forth Valley (FVO) by 29 points. With West Cumberland finishing third, 23 points behind FVO.  SYO Juniors were notable winners of all the Junior courses.

In the Trophy competition scores were closer. South Ribble Orienteers were the winners defeating East Pennine Orienteers by just 10 points, with Interlopers further 9 points behind. A special mention for Moravian who justified their 850-mile return journey finishing in fourth place just a further 5 points down.

One feature of this competition is the Golden Boot Sprint from the last control to the Finish. The Men's competition was tied resulting in Jamie Goddard (FVO) winning after defeating Stephen Elkington, Octavian Droobers in a run-off after both recorded the fastest times.  The Women's Trophy was won by Rachel Duckworth, Derwent Valley.

The results can be viewed here.  

Invitations for the 2022 Competition will be sent to clubs by the end of October.  The list of events can be viewed here.  

Forth Valley Orienteers will be hosting the 2022 Final on 16 October 2022 at Tulliallan when they will be looking to regain the Cup Trophy.

Congratulations to all.