Hill End leg makes it onto world stage
- Last Updated: Friday, 22 May 2020 17:49
The World of O website is a veritable "O bible" and has been posting a route choice poser each day of the covid-19 lockdown.
Today it's a leg from the 2019 NOL Relay at Hill End, with the kudos going to Garingal's Jim Forbes (setter) and Big Foot's Andrew Lumsden (controller).
You can view the conundrum, work out your tactics, draw your route (and offer an explanation), then look at the runners' routes here.
Jim also had the job of setting Middle Distance courses for all the non-elites on the same day!
Australia is on the other side of the globe to all the heavyweights of orienteering, so it's nice when we get recognised by the Europeans.
Well done Jim and Andrew.
Many orienteers will have fond memories of Hill End's debut for the 2017 Australian championships carnival, and the 2019 NOL weekend was a great follow-up.
What orienteering is allowed as at May 15
- Last Updated: Thursday, 14 May 2020 18:10
Orienteering training is allowed where participants are invited to attend, provided they are conducted in a public outdoor location and have no more than 10 people in total.
Participants must maintain good physical distancing. At least 1.5m should be maintained between participants. There should be adequate spacing of the group (not more than 1 person per 4m2).
"Get in, train and get out" applies — be prepared for training prior to arrival at venue (minimise need to use/gather in change rooms, bathrooms).
Each training session must have an organiser. The organiser is responsible for collecting each participant’s contact details and retaining these details for at least one month.
Please read the full ONSW statement here for more details.
Covid-19 restrictions set to loosen
- Last Updated: Monday, 11 May 2020 22:46
As you are all aware there is a gradual loosening of restrictions in NSW occurring: notably from this Friday groups of 10 outdoors will able to gather subject to maintaining social distancing.
We expect this is a first step and restrictions will further relax as time goes on.
At ONSW we are taking the following steps:
- Monitoring the situation for possible timing to reopen,
- For the moment we have stopped postponing or cancelling events beyond June 7. Clubs may still propose new events, or postpone or cancel existing events. We would encourage clubs to plan for success, meaning for events that are still scheduled in Eventor to plan such that they can proceed.(course setting, gaining access etc)
- We have a Working Group considering practical considerations for how to run events and training sessions in a COVID-19 world. It is aiming to issue updated guidance this week.
- Our office staff are at work and in good spirits. They are now working on special projects. All of these have interaction with clubs and members. Many of the initiatives on coaching, learning and grants should be very beneficial for clubs.
- The AGM will be held at 8.00 pm on Saturday 6th June by Zoom. It is essential that clubs and members register their interest to attend with Robert Spry including email address as we need to send Zoom invitations. We are seeking new Board members at this meeting so please nominate.
While much of this is a holding statement, it is our expectation that local events will shortly become viable in NSW and we are putting steps in place that will allow us to do this as soon as possible. We hope you are all keeping well and look forward to the restart.
The ONSW board also encourages orienteers to download the COVIDsafe app. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a press conference on April 29: "I stress again, if we want to get back to sport, then we need to download the app. It's not a mandatory requirement, but it's common sense, and Australians want to see that happen."
2020 ONSW AGM on Sat Jun 6
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 05 May 2020 13:59
Orienteering NSW will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting at 8pm on Saturday June 6, via ZOOM videoconferencing.
