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take a look at the events page for details of park races very close to campus in term 3
Campus Race for Sports Week 2009 - Wednesday 24th June 18:30 to 19:30 from Cryfield Pavilion

www.uwoc.co.uk, the home of the University
of Warwick Orienteering Club.

Latest News

09/03/09 Big congrats to the mighty men of Warwick who have come 6th in the universities champs - whilst having a great fun weekend! Results.

19/01/09 UWOC District Event - Results now up. There is also a Route Gadget page for the event.

19/10/08 Congratulations to all who ran for OD on Sunday at the Compass Sport Cup Final. Unfortunately we could not defend the cup, losing out to SYO, but achieved a great second place considering the injured and absent list!

12/10/08 Naomi, Aaron and Matt run at the City of London Race - taking in the Gherkin, St. Paul's Cathedral and the maze of the Barbican Estate
www.cityrace.org

04/10/08 Taster Session results now up. Thanks to everyone who came.

30/07/08 Gold Medal Team GOLD medal for old-boy Graham Gristwood in the relay at the World Orienteering Championships in the Czech Republic. Amazing
www.grahamgristwood.co.uk

Snowy conditions for the start of the BUSA relays 2006

Upcoming Events

Details of immanent races, training and socials:

20/05/09 Park Race 2 - St. Nicolas Park, Warwick

03/06/09 Park Race 3 - NAC Stoneleigh Park

04/06/09 Stretton Hills Race (English Fell Racing Champs)

24/06/09 Park Race 5 - University of Warwick

SOW 2006 (© Tourismusbüro Zermatt, www.zermatt.ch)

Welcome to

Warwick Orienteering

A friendly and welcoming club, dedicated to promoting the awesome sport that is orienteering, and providing as many opportunities as possible for its members to enjoy orienteering at its best.

What is Orienteering?

Flags and tents at an event (© Nicky Johnson) Orienteering is an exciting sport where competitors race* their way through a variety of terrain using a map and compass to navigate. Warwick University Orienteering Club (UWOC) take part in all kinds of events ranging from training on campus to international races abroad. We have members of all standards, from current internationals to complete novices. If you are an experienced orienteer, or are wondering what this crazy sport is all about then come along to an event or a social. We can't guarentee that you won't get lost but hopefully we should give you a warm welcome :)

*It doesn't matter how young or old or fit you are. You can run, jog or walk. You go at your own pace, and choose your own routes between the red and white markers.

If you like excitement, fresh air, and exploring the countryside -orienteering could be the sport for you!

Why Orienteer?

Matt at the start of the BUSA relays 2007 Orienteering takes place in a variety of outdoor places, from town parks to countryside, forest and moorlands. You get out into lovely countryside, often to places you wouldn't otherwise visit. It is an easy, painless way of staying fit or getting into shape: your physical exertion goes almost unnoticed as you read your map, plan and follow your route, and for the good athlete and map-reader there is the unique challenge of finding your way over complex and rough terrain while running at speed. It is a sport for all ages and all abilities, from children under the age of 10 to veterans of more than 70. You can orienteer with your friends and your family, and share your experiences afterwards.

About Our Club

Other university orienteers Our club is cool - very cool.

The University of Warwick Orienteering Club (UWOC) are affiliated with the local Warwickshire orienteering club Octavian Droobers (OD) who are one of the strongest and largest clubs in the country.

UWOC also make extended trips to international events abroad, combining a multi-day event with exploring a different country. We have had trips to Sweden, Latvia, and most recently a weekend in Venice and a week in Lithuania in July 2006, combining an international event for all levels, with spectating at the Junior World Orienteering Championships. Along with mulitday events in Britain such as the Triple O-Severn, the JK, Lakes 5 Days and next Summer the Scottish 6 Days.