Lagganlia 2016, read Evie's report on her fantastic week!
Evie Conway achieved selection for the second year 14s tour based at Lagganlia Outdoor Centre near Aviemore in the summer. Read her account of her orienteering training, but also the fun and games during the week's tour, on the YHOA website
Lakes coaching weekend
Over 20 AIRE members enjoyed a day of coaching in tricky Lakes woodland followed by a moorland event. The weather was kind and the coaching excellent.
SI at Esholt Woods Autumn O-Lite!
If you are attending the O-Lite event at Esholt on Saturday, 22nd October, be sure to bring your dibber as SI will be used at the event!
Saltaire and Shipley Urban Race - 30th October
Entries now open. Race around Saltaire World Heritage Site and after the race enjoy the delights of Salts Mill.
AIRE Junior Women ensure win in overall Girls’ competition at JIRCs!
Last weekend saw an exciting and challenging regional squads competition in Scotland with five AIRE juniors in the YHOA squad. The Individual day took place on Cambus O’May with tough technical and physical courses, planned by Jonathan Musgrave.
Late News: Conways are British Middle Champs
Congratulations to Dad Neil and Daughter Evie who were M45 and W14 Champions respectively at the Middle Distance Championships held in June at Leith Hill in Surrey.
Conways Croeso Crescendo
Best results at the Welsh 5 Days
20 AIRE members competed at the Croeso 2016 5 day competition in the last week of July. Best results were achieved by Eve Conway W14A 2nd, Natasha Conway W45L 5th, Neil Conway M45L 8th
Club Score Champs 10th July
Picnic and Prize-giving!
An excellent event, planned by Laura King with assistance from Lucy Haines, and organised by Lindsey and Rob King.
A note from Laura:
'Thank you to everyone who attended the AIRE score event and picnic on Sunday at Golden Acre Park. This was my first time planning and organising an event so the score style was ideal. Thanks to Tony Thornley for giving me some guidance and printing the maps.'
Success for AIRE in Saunders sunshine
The first weekend in July saw a host of Orienteers, including several Airienteers, take on the 37th Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, with success for father and son team Matt and Adrian Hall in the highly competitive Bedafell Class