The 2025 Welsh Orienteering Championships were held on Sunday 2nd March near Dolgellau in North Wales, hosted by Eryri Orienteering Club.

Several SWOC members made the journey north to take part in what was an excellent event, held in rugged upland terrain.

Congratulations to the following who earned places on the podium in their respective age categories:

Rhys Manning – 1st M40

Jill Manning – 1st W75

Thomas Foord – 2nd M45

Anthony Raven – 2nd M50

James Clemence – 2nd M65

On 23rd February SWOC will be sending a team to take part in the Compass Sport Trophy qualifying event in the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Full details are available on the Quantock Orienteers website.

The event has courses for all abilities and we need as many participants as possible to score as many points as we can for SWOC. If you’re interested in taking part, please get in touch with Pete Ribbans by Wednesday 6th February on 07962 105602 or by email at ribbo57@gmail.com