Author: Alan Gartside

The results from the first three colour events of the year have now been processed through the hCOW ringer and can be found at: “Resources>OneDrive Public>hCOW>hCOW2022” In addition to the event results an initial series table is included; it is in handicap order. The first two columns show the place points achieved (Gosford was used for setting initial handicaps); the number of events to count will be determined when the year’s colour event programme has been finalised. At the moment Ben Cairns is in pole position with a measly 8 points to his name! The last three columns show how Read More …

The Colour Standards table has been updated with the Gosford results. The criteria for determining colour standards varies from that used in the results publishing system so if you think you lost out have a look, you might be pleasantly surprised. The table also confirms your membership status; if you’re pink or yellow you are not currently a member so have not been assigned a colour standard or NISeries points. “Resources>OneDrive Public>Colour Standards” The NISeries table has gone for publication on the NIOA web site but you can find a copy here: “Resources>OneDrive Public>NI Series”

The Colour Standards table has been updated with the Meelmore results. As Green is the highest standard so far achievable this year no-one has reached a higher standard under “2022 Standard” but the “Current Standard” column shows your present standard , which may have been achieved in 2021. “OneDrive Public/Colour Standards/Colour Standards.pdf” The interim tables for the Spring Cup have also been published. They are based on place points with 2 out of the 3 events to count. An innovation this year (requiring ratification by the Committee) is to allocate points to the event organising team members in a similar Read More …

The Colour Standards table has been updated with the Woodburn results. Worth a look, as the criteria for awarding NI Colour Standards is different from that used by SportIdent. The capitalised entries show the results contributing to your current standard; the 2022 standard needs an entry from this year (i.e.Woodburn) so may be different. There were a few folk registered as LVO but records show they are not current members; their standard has been applied as appropriate but may be rescinded later if a membership update is not forthcoming. They can be identified by being highlighted in pink or yellow. Read More …

Woodburn sees the first colour event of the year so, in line with last year’s operations, it will be calculated on the results of the Green course. No place points will be awarded – your performance will be used to initiate your handicap (your orienteering speed!) for the remainder of the series, which will be made up of club colour and NISeries using courses of Short Green and above (i.e. technical difficulty 5).

The Colour Standards table has been rolled forward for 2022. This involved removing the 2020 entries (except for the last, Donard on 12/12/20 (which still counts towards some folks “best-of 3-in-12-months” current standard), and adding the anticipated 2022 colour events There should be more to come e.g. Autumn Trophy series and NI Colour Series 5. Let’s make the first NY resolution to maintain or improve your standard (or gain one if you haven’t done so already). The table also shows your current membership status so for too many folks there’s a second resolution to get yourself out of the pink Read More …

The Colour Standards history table, showing achievement back to 1990, has been updated with the 2021 colours obtained. The capitalised entries show those who got their first colour or improved on their previous – congratultions to the 14 heroes! All you have to do now is make a New Year resolution to keep up or improve your standard in 2022! “Resources>OneDrive Public>Colour Standards”

The final hCOW tables, following Seskinore, are now available at “Resources>OneDrive Public>hCOW>hCOW2021”. They clearly show that the king of regularity is Mark Pruzina; not only did he clean up the series with 2 wins in his 4 counting events but he also shares the hCOW Champion title with Kieron Rocks for winning last Saturday’s event. The series table, in addition to showing your place points score provides the history of your handicap variation through the series. This should allow you to reflect on your good (or bad!) performances and allow you to identify what can be done to improve.

The final 2021 NISeries tables are now published on the NIOA web-site. A copy is available here at “Resources>OneDrive Public>NI Series”. While LVO contributed most in the way of entries we came away with only 3 titles from the 9 contested classes. Looks like O-shoes need tightening up for next year!

The colour standards table has been updated for the final time this year following the Seskinore event. While there were not too many new or updated standards there was considerable consolidation due to the ramping-up of the event programme throughout the autumn period. Your 2021 colour achievement will be added to the history table and the table will be reset for 2022. While there will be no more updates this year the table still acts as a reminder to anyone with a name highlighted in pink or yellow – this shows that your 2022 membership is still awaited. “Resources>OneDrive Public>Colour Read More …