New to orienteering?

Check out our Getting Started guide for an introduction to the sport. Then learn more about the club, what it has to offer, particularly for juniors, and how to become a member. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us.

Don't forget to enter the November Classic

By Jenny Jones , 19 October, 2026

There are now less than 2-weeks to go until the November Classic 2026! Maps will go to print soon, so enter now to avoid disappointment. 

Find out more about the event, or enter now.

Helpers are needed and will be rewarded with a discount on the entry fee. Please contact the dbosbury [at] btinternet.com (organiser), to offer help and claim your discount code.

MapRun League Final Results

By Webmaster , 7 October, 2026

The results are in for the final MapRun League event of the year. Our thanks go to Colin Hicks for planning. Andy Snell took his second win of the series, clearing all the controls, but it wasn't enough to take the overall title from David Currie. James Bennett was third both this month and in the league overall. Rachel Hepworth was, once again, first female.

We hope to make the courses from this year's league, along with those from last year, available for anyone to take part in. Watch this space! If you're looking for something similar to keep you occupied over the winter months, look out for details of the Wessex Region Night League.

Fritham Coaching Activity, Saturday 10th October

By Kevin Bracher , 1 October, 2026

Saturday 10th October Coaching Activity, Fritham
A chance to practice your O techniques before the up and coming Compass Sport Cup Final on the 18th of October.
Coaching activity at Fritham. 

Parking in the FE car park SU230140. W3W : anchorman.beeline.field

Note: Parking charges to use the FE Car Parks. (You may be able to park by the Royal Oak Pub and not use the FE car park

Start 10:30 – 12:30. Please arrive by 10:15 as we have a short walk to the area being used.

Helen will be providing exercises suitable for novices including Star Exercises

Kevin has a session aimed at improving awareness and use of contours and using bearings. This will include a 'no paths' map for the more experienced orienteers.

Rachel is on the final leg of completing her Coaching Qualification. She will be running an hour-long session on 'Fine Navigation'. She needs 6 or so participants to take part in the session in which she will be assessed.

Coaching Activities are free for all SOC members.

Please sign up early so we know how many people wish to attend.