www.uwoc.co.uk

Details of upcoming races, training and socials
Event and tour reports
Photos, more at flickr.com/groups/uwoc

Takas 2006 - Lithuania
Read Mark's report at http://www.exwarwick.blogspot.com The Ex-Warwick Orienteering Klubb (EWOK)

The local orienteering club
Octavian Droobers (Warwickshire)
Details of races in the local area you can just turn up to, often Saturday morinings in the Coventry/Kenilworth area.

Linus Kaisajuntti wins the JOK Chasing Sprint 2007 for Warwick
(and shows off our new kit)

Upcoming Events

Please see www.uwoc.co.uk for details of upcoming races, training and socials.

 More info on the website www.uwoc.co.uk

Orienteering combines running* over interesting terrain, with navigating between points on a special map.

Orienteering means maps, forests and adventure.

*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?

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.

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 a weekend in Venice, along with trips to Sweden (2004), Latvia (2005),  Lithuania (2006) and the Czech Republic (2007). Along with mulitday events in Britain such as the Triple O-Severn, the JK, Lakes 5 Days and next Summer the Scottish 6 Days.