Waggaroos President John Oliver turns up the heat on the competition
- Last Updated: Sunday, 10 February 2013 21:35
Once again hot weather meant that only the 30min time limited event was conducted at the latest Waggaroos event at Torbourkelands. John Oliver held off strong challenges from Trent Seaman and Steven Moore to win this latest event in the Waggaroos summer calendar. Blazing his own trail he started low and then steamed away strongly picking off the high point controls on the ridgeline. As a tactic it worked and he finished with an excellent 135 points ahead of those who preferred to run long and low.
Trent Seaman and Steven Moore, went north in slightly different directions but finished with the same score of 120points, Trent taking the handicap honours for the second week in a row. Briohny Seaman, winner of the event at Kooringal last week was not far behind with 110 points.
The next Waggaroos event is 14 February at Turvey Park.
Thanks to John Oliver for this report
The places decided, the prizes awarded. SHOO Summer Saturdays finishes with a flourish
- Last Updated: Sunday, 10 February 2013 21:12
Harrington Park provided Brian Carter, in his first course-setting attempt, the opportunity to make excellent choices in control placement. The creek, and the Homestead divide the map into segments which require the runner to do some thoughtful planning to make best use of the 30 min provided.
Most runners only managed 2 of the segments, with Patrik Gunnarsson visiting all controls and Angus Shedden (UK), Ben Cummins, and Paul Davey (SH) picking up some controls in all segments. All but Angus suffered time penalities doing so.
Ruth Shedden (UK) led the women with a very short run, and a great score, to get back to the baby.
It was difficult to predict who would break the tie between Jai Cooper (SH) and Lachlan Brooks (SH). With less than a minutes difference, Lachlan took out first place. Both boys are great athletes.
Both the regulars and also the new runners arrived for the final run and the prize giving. With prominent signage, community events such as this regularly attract people 'just passing by'.
Series results:
Men's Score: 1 Patrik Gunnarsson BF, =2 Paul Davey (SH) Steve Cooper, (SH) 3 Luke Robertson (NC)
Women's Score : 1 Sheena Robertson (NC), 2 Lyn Malmgron (SH), 3 Amylee Robertson (NC)
Men's Easy: 1 Lachlan Brooks (SH), 2 Jai Cooper (SH), =3 Arvic Gunnarsson (BF) =3 Troj Gunnarsson (BF)
Women's Easy: 1 Hannah Davey (SH), 2 Bethany Davey (SH), 3 Tali Cooper (SH)=
Congratulations to all competitors - but don't wait til next year to see us again. SHOO run plenty of bush events during the winter months that are suitable for both beginners and the more experienced, and there is always someone on hand to provide helpful advice to anyone who needs it.
Next SHOO event is 9 March at Lake Alexandra, Mittagong.
Thanks to Lyn Malmgron for this report
Gold'n Ponds - Standard entries close Sunday 3rd March
- Last Updated: Friday, 08 February 2013 15:25
A reminder that the standard entry fee period for Gold’n Ponds Easter 2013 finishes on Sunday 3rd March. That is less than one month away. There will be a further week where we accept final entries but please be warned that the fees will be significantly higher from 4-10th March. After the 10th March there will only be limited Enter on the Day courses available. We strongly advise everyone to read the “Entry Guide” pdf available from the Gold’n Ponds website prior to entering in Eventor. Five minutes of your time spent reading the guide could save you a lot of time otherwise.
Lastly, a reminder that event merchandise is available for sale on-line until 28 February with any orders placed before Sunday 10th February going into a draw to refund the cost of the order. Go to the event website for the link.
ONSW and NSW Rogaining team up for spectacular Minigaine
- Last Updated: Thursday, 07 February 2013 21:51
Orienteering NSW has joined forces with the NSW Rogaining Association for the “Spectacular Sydney Harbour SSS-Minigaine” and entries are now open. This increasingly popular 3 hour event is on Sunday 3 March at Mosman High School, with rolling starts from 1pm to 3pm.
Two orienteering maps have been combined to give a mix of street and bushland navigation, featuring Sydney’s scenic harbour foreshore around Mosman and Cremorne. Scores count in the Sydney Summer Series (this is SSS23), but only if you enter as an individual. You get quadruple the time of a normal 45-minute SSS event and 4 times the fun.
As over 500 entrants are expected, many without a personal SI Stick, NSWRA’s Navlight recording system will be used. The entry fee covers rental of a Navlight punch tag.
Entry Fees are Full $20; Concession $15; Child under 14 years $free, provided you enter on or before Wednesday 27 February. Entries can be made after 27 February and on-the-day, but will incur a $10 additional charge (to minimise queuing). So get in early.
Entries can be made on-line at www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/13MI/13MI.htm.
Enquiries: Ted Woodley 0419 663 539
