Massey, Williams win Newcastle street series
- Last Updated: Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:44
Alex Massey and Claire Williams have been crowned men's and women's champions after another successful Newcastle street summer series.
Australian MTBO rep Tim Doman was second in the men's while Nicole Haigh was runner-up in the women's.
The best 10 of 17 possible scores counted. Results can be found here.
And, in a category that surely ranks among the greatest - and most inclusive - in any sport, Damon van der Maat won the pram walking section.
What a great way to encourage parents of little ones to get out there and take in some exercise!
Katherine Dynon and Lisa Freeburn won the teams category and Deanne Shaw took out the walkers category.
The series attracted more than 250 different participants. Thank you to all the setters, organisers and vetters.
Newcastle now move into Park series mode, with a long and a short line course on offer on Wednesdays in March. Details are here.
2020 O'Shea entries close on Thursday
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 February 2020 14:23
A reminder that entries close on Thursday for one of our unique annual events - the O'Shea 2-Days on the Central Coast on Febuary 29-March 1.
This event is intended for pairs, with a Long and a Short course, though individuals are also welcome.
It features three runs in 18 hours: a Saturday afternoon relay, a Saturday night individual run and a Sunday morning team score course.
You can enter one, two or all three events.
This year's weekend is being held in the suburb of Gwandalan.
The traditional prizes of fruit cakes adorned with spearmint leaves (pictured) will again be on offer for the overall winners.
Entries close February 27 via Eventor, where you can also find the information flyer.
Purple Pen workshop on March 8
- Last Updated: Friday, 21 February 2020 13:49
ONSW will conduct another Purple Pen workshop in Sydney on Sunday March 8.
The workshop, to be held at Sydney Olympic Park from 12-4pm, is free for members.
The workshop is aimed at people who wish to learn how to set courses and print maps and control descriptions using Purple Pen. It is free software with excellent support.
If time permits we will cover some more advanced topics at the end. Parking can be arranged.
Participants are asked to email Jim Mackay (development @ onsw.asn.au) of their intention to attend.
Please note that Purple Pen is a Windows-based program and not all Mac users are able to use the converter program.
Attendees should bring a laptop.
Controller workshop on May 9
- Last Updated: Friday, 21 February 2020 13:08
Orienteering relies on controllers to ensure our sport is safe, fair and as enjoyable as possible.
Controllers check the design of courses, control location and mapping; and are responsible for overseeing the organisation of events, in particular ONSW’s safety requirements.
To ensure we keep up to date, and continue to accredit and reaccredit controllers, ONSW will on Saturday May 9 conduct a free full-day workshop for members wishing to attain (or renew) Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.
For attendees from regional clubs, ONSW will (1) pay travel expenses and (2) find you accommodation.
See the flyer for full details.
