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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:

1. Monitoring the situation for possible timing to reopen,
2. 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)
3. 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. 
4. 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.
5. 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.

 

The Notice of Meeting is attached here. Zoom details will be sent out once confirmed.

OA calls for EOI for new schools kits

Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:30

Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people or organisations for the provision of two school orienteering kits (one primary and one secondary) for use across the country.

The successful individual or organisation should have the experience, quality assurance and systems to ensure the kit, including proposed programs and resource materials are designed, ordered, manufactured, and delivered to the highest possible standard.

A critical element of this project is to ensure the kit reflects Orienteering Australia’s brand, that it meets the needs of all state associations, and becomes the national program for delivery by all state coaches and teachers (while also meeting health, safety and practical requirements).

All relevant application information is contained in the document links below:

Primary schools kit

Secondary schools kit

The deadline for the EOI is Thu May 22.

If you have any questions or for further information, please contact Russell Blatchford via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss further.