The South East League is a competition open to all Clubs, Groups and Schools in the region who wish to compete.

South East League Trophy (Click for Bigger Picture)

All Regional Events REGISTERED in the SOUTH EAST are used as League Events. However, if there is an entry restriction imposed of LESS than 800 competitors, a Regional Event MAY be deemed not to be a League Event, by arrangement between the organising Club and the SEOA committee. This applies principally to those Events in the north and west of the region which may attract a high proportion of competitors from other regions. Occasionally other events may also be included in the SE League with the agreement of the SEOA Committee, for example National Events, Loop Races and Night Championships.

Although Regional Events are largely devoted to courses set for specific age groups, there are usually several colour-coded (not age-group based) courses available, with entry possible on the day - shown in publicity as 'EOD'. These latter courses do not qualify for multiple points in the League scoring system but are treated separately.

The League scoring system is basically the same each season, with each age group having a target which reflects speeds attained in National status competitions. To achieve the best score for your Club, you must complete one of the courses set for your age group. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you do NOT attempt one of the longer or more technically difficult courses, even if it is an 'official' one for your age, until you have the necessary experience and fitness.

A very slow or incomplete run on a long course will not only NOT benefit your Club, but more importantly may cause you unnecessary physical distress or injury; it may also involve many of the organising Club's members having to mount a search for you if you are out too long.

The age groupings at Regional Events are shown by - M (Men) or W (Women) - followed by the age group and then for Seniors - L (Long) or S (Short) - and for Juniors as described below. The long and short courses should be of the same technical difficulty. The number indicates the age you have reached OR WILL REACH DURING THIS CALENDAR YEAR. It defines the STARTING year of each Senior age group. Thus 'W 40' is for ladies who will become 40 to 44 this year.

The courses get longer up to M + W 21, then from M + W 35 shorter with each 5-year age group. All except the very old groups have a 'short' option. Junior ‘ageless’ classes are based on a similar structure to colour coded events, with 7 courses ranging from White to Brown in standard. On each course classes are split between men (JM) and women (JW). They are numbered 1-5, the number being the same as the technical standard, with Level 1 the easiest (equivalent to White on the colour coded scheme). At Level 5 there are 3 classes for men (Short, Medium and Long), and 2 for women (Short and Long). Juniors should run a course suited to their ability, scoring is based on target speeds for their actual age, adjusted depending on the course run.

At most Events there will be a 'String' course. This allows the very young to follow a marked route, unaccompanied if considered prudent. Successful completion of a String or Colour-coded course, or of one shorter than the appropriate course for your age group, will score one League Point for your Club.

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Southdown Orienteers - 2001/02 winners (Click for Bigger Picture)