18/12/2023

​And that's a wrap!! It's the end of the first semester, and what a semester it has been!! 

And what better way to round up for Christmas than UXD celebrations! On Wednesday the club set off early for a run up to headstones, followed by a hearty breakfast, and then met in Crookes Valley Park for the iconic VK challenge. The win was taken by Jason Hayman, with Dominic Green close behind and Will Lake placing 3rd! The day was rounded off in the best way - down the pub! 

ShUOCers have been orienteering across the country this week. Many took part in the SYO score event round Ecclesall Woods on Saturday: 3rd Adam Conway, 7th Joe Thomas, 14th Ben Stevens, 39th Adrien Gallet, 43rd Thomas Entwistle, 57th Jack Baker, 63rd Abbie Walker. 
But other members have raced elsewhere. Our captain Eleanor took part in the PFO Waterfoot Street O, Rebecca competed at the NGOC Bixlade event, Jonty ran the EPOC Pontefract O, and Will ran round Port Eynon in a santa hat!

On Sunday, many members took part in the Steel City Trail 10km at Whirlow. Conditions were windy, but some great racing! 1st Adrien Gallet, 3rd Chloe Potter, 7th Jack Baker, 11th Abbie Walker, 12th Ben Stevens, 18th Liam Overett, 23rd Charlotte Mosley.

What a great way to finish the semester, well done all!!!!!

📸 John Egginton