Orienteering
Brierley Forest - Ashfield
On Saturday 06 October, the East Midlands Airport Nottinghamshire Youth Games orienteering competition finally got underway. The event took place in the beautiful surroundings of Brierley Forest Park in Ashfield.
Previously arranged for 30 June but washed out by the horrendous unseasonable weather, the districts of Nottinghamshire were keener than ever to compete.
Last year’s winners Ashfield were hoping to build on their home advantage as the host district.
The event was attended by:
- Councillor May Barsby - Vice Chair of Ashfield District Council.
- Councillor John Allin - Vice Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council and his Lady - Mrs Mavis Allin
- Councillor Steve Carroll - Portfolio Holder for Culture and Regeneration - Nottinghamshire County Council
- Rascal the Rabbit - East Midlands Airport
- Brocky Broccoli - Ashfield District Council Healthy Lifestyles
The event was won by the team from Rushcliffe (pictured above)
The event results were as follows
| Position | District |
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| 1 | Rushcliffe |
| 2 | Newark & Sherwood |
| 3 | Ashfield |
| 4 | Bassetlaw |
Other images from the event
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The teams at the start line |
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Two Ashfield team members head for the finish line with Bassetlaw in pursuit |
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The Bassetlaw team gets used the the electric clickers for registering at the markers |
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Newark and Sherwood sprint for the finish line |
