Hill End Entries close on Friday
- Last Updated: Friday, 15 March 2019 11:35
A reminder that entries close FRIDAY (March 15) for our opening State League weekend at Hill End on March 30-31.
This doubles as the first National League (NOL) weekend for 2019 and will attract the best orienteers from across Australia as they strive to make the Australian teams for this year's senior and junior world champs.
Garingal's awesome gold mining terrain of Hill End wowed more than 900 orienteers at the 2017 Australian champs and we can't wait to have another go at this great area.
Please note that on the Saturday the elites will be running their Australian Relay Championships, and everyone else a Middle Distance event. On Sunday all entrants have Long Distance courses.
Accommodation close to the events is limited so get in quick - otherwise there is plenty of accommodation in Bathurst.
Whistles are compulsory - please see the program for all the latest information.
Late entries are available for a higher fee until Monday.
Another great women's coaching weekend done and dusted
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 March 2019 12:06
A big thanks to Bold Horizons for another wonderful Women's Nav Skills Weekend in the Hunter Valley.
This annual fixture is for females of all ages and abilities; it introduces rookies to the bush while refreshing experienced orienteers as we head into our winter season.
More than 30 women were entertained and educated by coaches Hilary Wood, Tracy Marsh, Paula Shingler, Martina Craig and Cath Chalmers over the two days.
There was also insightful discussion with endurance athlete Leah Gilbert whilst savouring dinner on Saturday evening.
First-timer Jenni Whitelaw, who comes from a trekking background said: "I thought that learning how to use a map and compass would help us trekkers if we ever get into trouble.
"A few girls went last year and had a fabulous time, and I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I suffer from brain cancer and using your brain was a really nice complement to being out in nature.
"All kids in schools should be taught these skills; orienteering is so good for young brains and you're also getting exercise."
ONSW thanks Barbara Hill and her team of coaches for another great weekend with terrific feedback.
Welcome to the HOGs
- Last Updated: Friday, 08 March 2019 12:22
We are delighted to announce a new orienteering club has formed in Port Macquarie on the state's mid-north coast.
Hastings Orienteering Group, or the HOGs as they will be known, have this week affiliated with ONSW and become our 14th club.
This has come about thanks to the great response to the two promotional weekends run by Marketing & Communications Officer Ian Jessup and his fantastic helpers from various ONSW clubs.
The inaugural president is Matt Bell, a former member of Garingal.
We look forward to their first 'official' events. HOGs will run a Facebook group for a while before adding a website. We will advertise their events and news via all our usual avenues.
Tracy inspires teens at Girls Get Active day
- Last Updated: Thursday, 07 March 2019 13:23
Multiple JWOC and WOC representative Tracy Marsh represented orienteering on a panel of elite female athletes inspiring young girls to take up and remain in sport at Marrickville on Wednesday.
Tracy (pictured with microphone) was joined by current Australian reps in softball, lacrosse and rugby league to educate 120 teenagers from four schools as part of the Girls Get Active program.
Each of the 4 gave some background of their sport and outlined training, setbacks and highs of their careers.
The schoolgirls then participated in some brief clinics of softball, soccer, lacrosse and orienteering where they did a quick 20-minute score course around Mackey Park.
Many of the girls didn't realise orienteering 'was even a sport' but took to the challenge with gusto.
ONSW thanks SportNSW and Inner West Council for the invitation and looks forward to further involvement in this great initiative.
