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.
Training weekend in Belanglo Feb 21-23
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 February 2020 11:48
There will be a combined ACT & NSW training camp on the weekend of Feb 21-23, based in Belanglo State Forest.
This is being put on by coaches-in-residence Alastair George and Fryderyk Pryjma.
Everyone is welcome to attend. The camp will focus on development of sprint and bush orienteering skills in preparation for the autumn season.
The bush trainings will offer hard and easy courses. Moderate level orienteers are encouraged to challenge themselves on the hard courses.
More details are in the information flyer. Register on Eventor by Sunday 16 February.
