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Heading to the Aussie Champs 2024 - Armidale and Uralla.
Check out the sample map from Glenburnie which will host the Australian Middle, Relays and Long.
This interactive map will provide you with an insight into the map.
It can be found at: https://aoc2024.com.au/events/
ACCOMMODATION NEWS
The Armidale Tourist Office said that PLC would have beds for groups of 10 or more orienteers. To book contact the Armidale Tourist Office: (02) 67703888 and tell them you are from Orienteering.
Alternate possibilities: Check out hotels, motels and caravan parks in Bendemeer, Tamworth, Guyra, Bundarra, Walcha, Wollomombi. They are all within a reasonable drive to the events.
Camping: There are unpowered sites at the Armidale Showground contact the caretakers Ann and John mb 0400 639 630. There are two caravan parks in Armidale plus 2 in Uralla for campers. Think outside the box: Try Camplify where you can hire caravans, camper trailers, motor homes etc. It is possible to get the caravan put onsite for you. https://www.camplify.com.au/
Organisers - Ron Pallas
Mel Joseph set day 1 of KB3 with Graham Dawson acting as controller for the event held on The Commons at Rylstone.
The course had plenty of speed action and navigation challenges with unusual Green areas. The finish was on the bottom of a hill meaning you had the option to run, walk or stagger back up to the download.
Day 2 was held at Dungaree State Forest, Toni Bacharova and James Mcquillan were the setter & controller this time.
This map had lots of gullies and subtle areas which required concentration and map contact. There were lots of timber on the ground making it rough underfoot.
Day 3 was held at Breakfast Creek which many had visited in 2023 for the NSW Championships. Arpad Kocsik set the course with Johnny Petersen controlling.
The navigation was among large sandstones features with a steep climb to the start.
Big thanks to Ken Strupitis-Haddrick (GO) for being the overall event organizer. Congratulations to all the badge winners.
Don't forget to do the course setter surveys.
Orienteering NSW - Course Setter of the Year (onsw.asn.au)
Remember to get your Entries in for State League 8 - NSW Sprint Champs (Wollongong University) and State League 9 (Kentlyn). You will need to enter each event separately as they are organised by different clubs!
Photo Credit - Tony Hill (Garingal).
A Controllers Workshop will be held in Sydney on Sunday 16th June 2024, only 8 days away.
Purpose
This L1/ L2 Controllers workshop is for all ONSW (and other state association) members, particularly those who are seeking L1 accreditation, or who are already accredited as a L1 or L2 Controller, as it will contribute towards your accreditation. It will also be relevant to those who intend to organise/set/control an event in 2024/2025.
Target Groups
1. Any orienteer interested in being a L1 controller;
- Current Level 1 Controllers wanting to progress to Level 2;
- Current Level 2 Controllers wanting to maintain their accreditation or progress to Level 3; and
- Any orienteer wanting to improve their knowledge of orienteering to help their performances improve.
Date: Sunday 16th June 2024 from 9:30am- 4:00pm
Location: Sports House, Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park. Lunch and morning tea provided.
Cost: $25 per attendee. Clubs are encouraged to cover the cost of attendance for their members.
Facilitator: Nick Dent
Registration will be via Eventor. Open now!
Program: The course will cover technical standards for planning orienteering events (as per the Level 1 and Level 2 Controller syllabuses):
1. Role of the Controller;
2. Event Planning- Course Planning;
3. Event Planning and Organisation;
4. Orienteering Mapping and Map Production;
5. Running an Event;
6. Fairness and Equity; and
7. Controller Accreditation Process.
In some sessions there will be presentation of information followed by practical lessons.
For any more information please contact by email -
Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce the following athletes have been selected to compete at the World University Orienteering Championships in Bankso, Bulgaria from the 1st to the 5th of August, 2024.
