Well done to all those who went to the JIRC in Yorkshire this weekend. We might not have won, but there were some good solid performances and none of you let yourselves down. Next year, we hope that there will be a full team, so that the results should be even better.

For those who have not yet found the full results, they are at http://www.cix.co.uk/~neper/jirc08/index.htm

Our next training session is next Saturday, at Longmoor Camp, near Liss. Longmoor Camp is signposted off the A3 at Grid SU792310. Book your vehicle in at the guardroom, where you will be issued a pass. All adults should bring a photo Driving Licence or Passport.

Our next training session is next Saturday, at Rushall Woods, near Bradfield - grid reference SU576735.

Well done to all those who competed in this weekend's British Orienteering Championships at Culbin Forest in Moray, Scotland. Particular mention of Jane who won her class - well done!

Results, with routegadget maps and routes can be found at: http://www.boc2008.co.uk/

The latest scores for the Future Champions Cup 2008 are given at the following address:

http://www.pgopage.btinternet.co.uk/id18.htm

Congratulations to Matthew, Anne, Kitty and Rachel who have qualified for the FCC final on 3rd and 4th May 2008. All the best for the final!

Now that I am back from the successful squad weekend in the Lakes, I thought that I would update everyone of some of our plans.

Here are a few dates for your diaries - more information will be provided closer to the time.

The next SCOA junior squad training will be at Windmill Hill, Deepcut on Saturday, 15th March 2008.

The next SCOA junior squad training will be at Swinley East on Saturday, 9th February 2008. Entry will be via the Buttersteep Rise gate [SU906662] - coming from Junction 3 of the M3, follow the A332 and signs for Ascot and Buttersteep Rise is to the right [east] just past the entrance to the Royal Berkshire Golf Club. Please arrive by 1015 hrs for a 1030 hrs start.

Next squad training will be this Saturday, 1st December 2007 in the New Forest. We will use the Fritham map - meet at Fritham car park - 200m on left beyond Royal Oak pub at 10.15am for 10.30am start http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=423050&y=114050&z=3&sv=423050,11....

For your calendars and diaries, here are the next planned dates, proposed locations and coach responsible, for the rest of the year:

:: Saturday, 8th September, Long Valley South, Dave Rogers
:: Saturday, 13th October, The Lookout/Star Posts, Tim Booth