More records at Sydney West schools champs
- Last Updated: Thursday, 22 June 2017 18:41
Sydney West just keeps setting attendance records at our annual round of schools champs.
Last year 395 primary and secondary students were at Fred Caterson Reserve at Castle Hill, with its lovely mix of sportsfields and bush tracks. Numbers were so great that thi year separate primary and secondary days were scheduled.
And on Thursday a new record was set - 402 primary students on hand, with a further 200 having to be accommodated later this year as we were already at bursting point.
Another superb sunny winter's day had the kid going in all directions - and loving the venture across the BMX track in particular.
This time it was a small army of WHO organisers, SI gurus and coaches in charge - making it 700 students in two days.
Age race winners came from Carlingford West, Crestwood, Mt Riverview, Baulkham Hills, Rouse Hill and Sherwood Ridge.
Relays were won by Blackheath and Crestwood.
Tahmoor, Mawarra rule Sydney South West primary champs
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 June 2017 19:38
More than 300 excited students showed their skills at the annual Sydney South West schools championships on Wednesday.
Gorgeous weather and a relatively dry course meant the kids could speed around Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park - as long as they read their maps carefully!
A small army of SHOO organisers, SI gurus and coaches ensured a seamless day capped off by the 3-person relay - always a hoot as 100+ students scarper off in different directions (see pic for a shot of the start).
Age race winners came from Tahmoor PS (2x), perennial champs Mawarra PS (2x), Holsworthy PS and Narellan Vale PS.
Mawarra then claimed a trifecta in the boys' relay and two of the three placings in the girls' relay.
Entries open for 2017 NSW Schools Champs
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 June 2017 19:19
This year our NSW schools champs are in Wollongong on August 19-20. The weekend is hosted by Illawarra Kareelah and staged in conjunction with State Leagues 10 and 11.
Entries are now open, with this reminder:
* all students entering the NSW schools champs must do so via Trybooking
* all non-students entering the State League events must do so via Eventor
* you may enter Saturday, or Sunday, or both days
Please note that Sunday consists of two sprints: both at Uni of Wollongong. Times will be added to calculate the winners in each class. Presentations will be held straight after.
Saturday's Middle Distance event is at Cataract Scout Park. Non-orienteers should refer to the information sheet for descriptions of courses; it contains links to map examples.
Parents of competing students again have the opportunity to go on a map walk with a coach, or try a free course and compare their route with their child.
Entries close August 12.
ONSW scholarship applications open
- Last Updated: Thursday, 15 June 2017 13:52
Orienteering NSW is seeking applications for 1-2 visiting orienteering scholars this summer (September 2017 to March 2018).
Applicants should email Jim Mackay (development @ onsw.asn.au) ASAP, as should clubs willing to host. Hosting is for a minimum of 2 weeks duration and families will receive a small stipend to help cover costs.
Scholars can contribute greatly to local clubs through mapping, coaching and event organisation. Our inaugural scholar, Atte Lahtinen from Finland, has just left Australia after an extended stay.
More information about the scholarship program can be found here.
