Victoria 2023 MTBO championships
- Last Updated: Friday, 05 May 2023 12:53
Victoria MTBO championships which was also the 1st round of the National MTBO series were held in the country town of Castlemaine in the Goldfields region.
A small contingent of MTBO riders represented NSW Orienteering:
Michael Halmy - Bennelong orienteering , Robert Lewin - Newcastle orienteering, Robert Vincent - Newcastle orienteering, Robert Prentice - Newcastle orienteering, Ori Gudes - Uringa orienteering and Andrew Power - Newcastle.
The weather was fantastic as well as the maps and the atmosphere. The placegetters were:
Sprint distance: The sprint distance was quite successful for our MTBOers, with Newcastle’s riders Robert Vincent winning the race and Robert Prentice coming well in 3rd (M60).
Uringa MTBOer Ori Gudes coming happy at 3rd (M40) with a clean navigation ride.
Middle distance:
The complex middle distance saw a good performance by the Newcastle MTBOers with Andrew Power coming 2nd (M60), Robert Vincent 3rd (M60), and Robert Lewin 3d in (M70).
Uringa's rider Ori Gudes was consistent at 3rd (M40) despite having a mechanic issue.
Long distance:
Newcastle MTBO racer Andrew Power won the prestigious long-distance category (M60) and was the only NSW placegetter that day.
Well done to all the MTBOers who made the trip and see you at the NSW MTBO championship in September 2023.
April 2023 Controller Workshop
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 April 2023 16:31
A Controllers Workshop will be held in Sydney on Saturday 22 April 2023.
Update: The ONSW Controllers workshop in Sydney on Saturday 22 April 2023 will also contribute to accreditation for all orienteers wishing to become a L1 Controller.
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 2023.
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: Saturday 22nd April 2023 from 9:00am- 4:00pm
Location: ACPE, 10 Parkview Drive next to Sports House, Olympic Park. Lunch and morning tea provided.
Cost: $25 per attendee ($35 for non ONSW members). 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.
There will be preliminary reading and tasks that each participant will need to do. This will be
made available before the workshop, along with a more detailed Program.
For any more information please contact by email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Embargo 2023 NSW Champs
- Last Updated: Thursday, 06 April 2023 13:16
Embargo for 2023 NSW Orienteering Champs on 9 and 10 September
Area: Breakfast Creek (Kandos/Rylstone area).
We would like this area embargoed.
See website page for other embargo areas - link
Thanks. Garingal Orienteers.
Bluebottles Junior Orienteering Training Camp
- Last Updated: Thursday, 06 April 2023 13:16
See Eventor to for more information, contact Helen with any issues.
Accommodation and Food: Will be at Tocal College in the Hunter Valley.
Bedding will be dorm-style accommodation and all meals will be included in the cost of the camp (except for Day 1 lunch which you will be expected to bring with you).
Cost: The cost of the camp will be $350 for all participants. This does not include transport to and from the camp, or while at camp. It is hoped that we can car pool amongst participants to minimise costs of transport while on the camp. Note, you will need to enter (and pay for) the Sunday Newcastle event separately from entering the camp.
Helen O’Callaghan - ONSW Junior Squad Manager
Planned Program:
Thursday 20th April.
Drive to Newcastle area / 1.30pm: Orienteering Skills Training / Tocal – Getting to know each other, female orienteering heroes, team building.
Friday 21st
9am: Orienteering Skills Training / 12pm: Social activity / 4.30pm: Tocal – improving navigation, training programs, course setting then Tocal – night navigation
Saturday 22nd
9am: Orienteering Skills Training / 12pm: Social activity / 4.30pm:3.30pm: Orienteering Skills Training / 7.30pm Tocal – Presentation: Orienteering opportunities for girls and women
Sunday 23rd
8am: Race preparation / Packing to leave. / 10am: Newcastle event / Return home
