Bulletin 1 published for Aust MTBO champs
- Last Updated: Monday, 06 March 2017 18:07
ONSW is hosting the Australian MTBO championships at Wingello in the Southern Highlands from October 4-8.
Bulletin 1 has now been published, containing details on the carnival program, officials, classes, entry fees and entries, expected winning times, event locations, embargoes, accommodation, technical information and a copy of the previous Wingello map from 2012.
This carnival follows on directly from the Australian Foot-O carnival around Bathurst and Hill End in late September.
We are delighted to announce that:
* sub-juniors (children up to the age of 14) will get free entry
* there will be a recreational class for novices (with discounted entry fees)
* there will be a night champs on Wed Oct 4 as a pre-cursor
* there will be a practice event on the Friday
* camping and dorms will be available
For further MTBO updates, follow the MTBO Australia Facebook page, and the event website.
BOSS ends for another summer
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 March 2017 11:56
After eight years running the BOSS, we say a massive thank you to series co-ordinator Andrew Haigh who stepped down from this important role after the 2016-17 finale at Blue Gum Hills on Sunday.
The BOSS is the Newcastle club's monthly summer series for mountain bike orienteering, attracting a loyal following and - importantly - giving valuable experience to course setters.
We thank everyone who helped stage these events and offer congratulations to the series winners:
Elite: Steven Todkill (Newcastle)
Men: Michael Ridley-Smith (Garingal)
Women: Nicole Haigh (NC)
Rookie: John Brayan (GO)
Tim Hackney is taking over the co-ordinator's role next summer. Final standings are here.
And a reminder to everyone that ONSW is hosting the Australian MTBO champs in the Southern Highlands on October 7-8.
ACT weekend kicks off State League season
- Last Updated: Monday, 27 February 2017 14:34
A reminder that our 2017 State League season will be starting in Canberra, with the co-sanctioned ACT Sprint and Middle Distance championships on March 25-26.
Both events are in Canberra, with the Sprint at Red Hill (for elites) and Canberra Girls Grammar (everyone), and the Middle at Isaacs Ridge.
The weekend is also the Australian University championships, and the second round of the National Orienteering League for elites.
Having this ACT weekend as State League events will provide a good preparation and incentive for those people travelling to NZ for the Oceania champs and/or World Masters in April. The Sunday is also beneficial for our opening MetrO League round at UWS Penrith on April 1.
Entries close March 14. Enter on Day will be available on the Sunday only on these courses: Easy, Moderate 2 and Hard 6. Please note there are no AS classes on offer this weekend.
Ian Jessup finalist in NSW Sports award
- Last Updated: Thursday, 23 February 2017 23:35
Congratulations to our Marketing & Communications Officer Ian Jessup on being a finalist at the annual Sport NSW awards.
From a record number of entries, Ian made the shortlist for Sports Administrator of the Year.
Ian has been with ONSW for nearly six years and, along with many others, has helped transform the organisation from an amateur body into a semi-professional one with increasing development, participation and media exposure across the state.
He claims his pride and joy was developing - with Barbara Hill, Carolyn Rigby and Salme Fuller - the OK-GO kit now being widely used in schools.
Ian's nomination follows Sydney Summer Series founder Ross Barr's Community Sport Administrator award last August, and the Enderby family's five nominations at the recent Lake Macquarie sports awards night.
On behalf of all orienteers we congratulate Ian on this prestigious occasion.
