Mike Powell Davies Celebration AwardColin West presented with shield fpr 2022

Colin West, Club Chairman, was presented with Mike Powell Davies Celebration Award shield at the Essex Stragglers event at Hylands Park on October 30th by Eddie Banks, the recipient in 2021.
SOS Club ChampionshipEntries now OPEN

The 2022 SOS Club Championships will be held at SUFFOC event at Wordwell, KIng's Forest on Sunday November 20th.
Essex Way Relay 2022

A team of 10 Stragglers took on the challenge of Essex Way Relay for a third time improving their overall position yet again with some notable performances
Schools Days 2022Colchester, Harwich & Great Notley

Our Schools Days are always popular with local schools and a great way to promote our sport. This year they took place on 24th May at Castle Park, Colchester, Thursday 26th May at Cliff Park, Harwich & Monday 27th June at Notley Country Park.
Jack Petchey Foundation Awards Evening

It was lovely to spend an evening at the Jack Petchey Foundation Awards in Colchester, celebrating the achievements of our Juniors and recognizing the fantastic work of our volunteers.
Stragglers in Welwyn Garden CityReport from last week's urban event

A small band of Stragglers travelled to Welwyn Garden City for Happy Herts UK Orienteering League event thoroughly enjoying the challenge. This week the Urban League moves to Colchester.
SOS Junior Captain Makes GB EYOC Team

Congratulations to Oliver Prince - Junior Captain (SOS) who has been selected for both the Czech Training Camp & also to represent Great Britain (GB) at the European Youth Orienteering Champs (EYOC) in Hungary this Summer!
SOS Juniors On Tour 2022Lakes Weekend

Essex Stragglers Juniors enjoyed an action packed weekend away in the Lakes learning all about Contours, Crags and Boulders as well as having lots of fun!
SOS Junior League
The SOS Junior League Table after the events at Writtle Forest and Hockley.
Junior Award NominationsJack Petchey Awards

Please send your nominations for the SOS Juniors who you think should receive a Jack Petchey Award.