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Sandy Robertson1931-2015
Sandy died peacefully in the early hours of the 31st July 2015 after a long illness; he was a founding member of ESOC.
July Social 2015Monday 5 July
Heavy rain didn't dampen enthusiasm for this run!
WOC 2015 Selections
ESOC athlete selected again for WOC!
Schiehallion WeekendStirling/Perthshire, 19-21 June 2015
Featuring SOUL 4 and SOL 5 (presented by FVO), and SOL 6 (presented by TAY), this was a weekend to remember, especially since the first two events were being run in conjunction with Sprint and Middle Distance World Ranking Events for M/W21 Elites, which attracted international competitors.
Jamie Stevenson Trophy 2015Kinnoull Hill, 14 June
ESOC juniors enjoyed the Jamie Stevenson Trophy event!
ESOC at the 2015 Venla/JukolaPaimio, Finland, 13/14 June
3 ESOC members competed at the Venla and Jukola relays - the biggest orienteering relays in the world, held annually in Finland.
June Social 2015 - Skyline RunMonday 8 June
Our annual skyline run in the Pentlands was postponed, and took place on a much nicer night than the week before. Lots of ESOC people took part; it was a great night!
ESOC at World Cup Round 2, 2015Norway / Sweden, 3 - 7 June
Helen Bridle and Claire Ward were selected to run for Great Britain at Round 2 of the 2015 World Cup, held last week in Norway and Sweden. Helen ran the Sprint Relay in Norway and the Sprint in Sweden, whilst Claire ran the Sprint Relay as well as the Long in Norway and the Middle in Sweden.
SSOF 2015Dechmont Law, 5 June
ESOC juniors enjoyed the 2015 Scottish Schools’ Orienteering Festival.
Twin Peak 2015Lake District, 30/31 May
A few ESOC members journeyed south for a double-header on the Lake District fells near Ullswater.
Scottish Championships 2015Ardnaskie/Inverawe, 23/24 May
This year’s event was hosted by the West Area clubs, near Oban. There was a strong ESOC presence and some excellent results, in a very strong field with many international competitors.
British Sprint and Middle Distance Championships 2015Aldershot Garrison/Naphill and Park Wood, 9/10 May
These major events were in the south of England - just a few ESOC members made the long journey, winning medals in both events.