Youth League

Hertfordshire Youth Orienteering League

 

2024-25 season – Saturdays 10:00-12:00

The Youth League will return in October and operate in conjuction with the Saturday Series League running through to the end of August 2025.

Individual YL league positions will be based on the runner’s best 5 events with place medals awarded for the top three positions in each category.  Any junior competing at 3 or more events will be eligible for a competitor medal.

For more details, see the Competitor Information page.

See Fixtures for full details of these events.    See News & Results for the latest league tables.

Any questions please contact Jacob Sharpe – Youth League coordinator

How it works

Start anytime between 10:00 & 11:30.

Newcomer guidance at all events.

No special equipment needed.

Entry £2 for U18s, club members are free! Plus £1 to hire the timing chip (and there are lots of other reasons to join HH)

There are courses for parents at all events. It’s a great family sport!

The league uses courses designed for age groups:

Recommended Age	Course	Distance	Expected Time
M/W 10 (Year 5)	White	1.0 – 1.5 km	10 – 40 mins
M/W 12 (Year 7)	Yellow	1.5 – 2.5 km	20 – 40 mins
M/W 14 (Year 9)	Orange	3.0 – 3.6 km	30 – 60 mins
M/W 16 (Year 11)	Light Green	3.0 – 3.6 km	30 – 60 mins
M/W 18 (Year 13)	Blue	5.0 – 6.5 km	55 – 85 mins

Both Yellow and White courses will involve straightforward navigation and are designed so that they can be completed without the use of a compass.

For more information

Please contact Jacob Sharpe – Youth League coordinator