Ward Junior Home Internationals-Scottish Orienteering

Ward Junior Home Internationals

These were held on Ainsdale Dunes in Lancashire, 20/21 September. Scotland won the Individual event in a very close competition, beating England by just 2 points. Results on the Meroc website.

Scotland had winners in 3 of the 6 classes with Hazel Wright winning W18, Jo Shepherd W16 and Jamie Stevenson M16. There were also podium places for Finlay Langan – 2nd in M16, Craig Thomson – 2nd in M14, Alasdair McLeod - 3rd in M18, and Kirsty Coombs – 3rd in W16. England’s strength in depth allowed them to win the Relay competition, although Scotland boys team of Jamie Stevenson, Craig Thomson and Alasdair McLeod were 2nd in the men’s relay, thanks to an exciting sprint finish by Alasdair.

Team Results:

               Individual  Relays   Overall
England      70           58         128
Scotland     72           42         114
Wales         38           22          60
Ireland        36           22          58

Photo of author Posted on 22nd Sep 08
by Maureen Brown - ScotJos Squad Manager