Next Event: Sun Aug 2, Scottish 6 Days, Nr. Tayside

Last Results: Lochgoilhead, 4th Jun 09

Results, RouteGadget.
A small turnout this week, but it is a long way for Oban folk to travel to, but disappointing that none of the local children turned up.

05th Jun 09 in Results

Paul Frost’s contribution to orienteering is nationally recognised

At the recent SOA AGM EckO club member had his extensive contributions to orienteering recognised. EckO has, in the past, awarded Paul the ‘Forest Trophy’ for the work he does for the club in a voluntary capacity. Both the Scottish orienteering Association and British Orienteering have now presented him with awards.

08th Jun 09 in Articles Read more...

Taynuilt at the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival

Friday 4th June saw 10 pupils from Taynuilt Primary boarding a minibus provided by Stramash at 7am and heading to Beecraigs Country park at Linlithgow for the Scottish Schools Orienteering Championships.

07th Jun 09 in Articles Read more...

Inveraray Jail Breakout, Sat 30th May

Six EckO members took part in the inaugural Dun na Cuiche run (6.5km 236m climb).
Andy Dale was 4th, Mark Hill 11th, Finlay Walton 14th, Paul Frost 21st, Carol Burnapp 28th & Lynne 29th.
Lynne tripped over about a km from the finish and put a 4.5cm gash just below the patella almost down to the tendon. This required a visit to Inverclyde hospital, a general anaesthetic and an overnight stay. We were very impressed with the quality of First Aid support that very quickly dealt with Lynne within seconds of crossing the line.

31st May 09 in Articles Read more...

EckO at the Scottish Champs

We had a large team from EckO participate in the Championships this year. A short report below and a full report will follow and I will add more photos as I get them.
Results on the Scottish Orienteering website

25th May 09 in Articles Read more...

Run for Yorkhill

EckO member Susannah MacMillan from Tayvallich is taking part in the Isle of Jura Fell Race on 23rd May. 16 miles – 7 mountain summits (including the Paps of Jura) 7,500 feet of climb, described as one of the toughest challenges in British Fell Running. Find out more at www.jurafellrace.org.uk. You can sponsor her on the Just Giving website.

28th Apr 09 in Articles Read more...

Tick Alert campaign

The Tick Alert campaign aims to raise awareness of tick-borne diseases both at home and abroad. Tick Alert warns UK holidaymakers and travellers to be aware of the infections that ticks can cause, including Lyme disease which is prevalent in the UK and Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) in mainland Europe. Visit the website to find out more.
Ticks are present in the areas we orienteer in, so make sure you check yourself after a visit to the outdoors.

28th Apr 09 in Articles