Xmas presents galore
- Last Updated: Monday, 05 December 2016 18:58
Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for loved one or friend ? Check out our list for those who've been 'nice' this year. All suppliers are wonderful supporters of orienteering:
Former Garingal president Tony Hill is widely regarded as the premier orienteering photographer in Australia, and he has put together a beautiful 2017 calendar with great shots from right across the country. Great for rusted-on O folk and non-orienteers alike.
If you've found yourself straying a bit (in the literal sense of course), Peter Shepherd advises he has the new STR8 compass in stock. Peter will have them for sale at the Xmas 5-Days in Newcastle.
Over at Aussie O Gear, Colin Price is ready to order a new batch of Aussie Supporters Shirts by Trimtex. Delivery will be in March so you have them for Oceania and WMOC 2017 in New Zealand. Orders are subject to quantity restrictions and must be placed by Jan 16. Polo $55, Vest $80, Jacket $100. Post is $10. Enquiries to Colin Price (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Pace Athletic offer all orienteers 10% off their entire range. With stores now at Manly, Mosman, Crows Nest, Kings Cross and Rozelle, they have a full range of running shoes, clothes and apparel.
Goldseekers hold schools gala day
- Last Updated: Sunday, 27 November 2016 17:16
Goldseekers recently hosted a primary school gala day in Orange, drawing 80 eager students to Gosling Creek Reserve.
In the morning, the children had a range of courses they could try as individuals or in pairs. The courses were relatively simple to help them develop their navigation skills and self-confidence. Most children did 2 or 3 practice courses, before trying harder courses with the SportIdent electronic timing system.
After a break for lunch the children moved across the Bargwanna Road to the eastern part of the Reserve where they took part in a 3 person team relay. The team ‘baton’ was an SI stick that was used to check which controls they had visited and record their overall time.
The fastest team was from Orange Public School who completed the 3 km course in 20 minutes. A team from Bletchington School was not far behind with a Home Schooling group and teams from Spring Terrace and Borenore schools putting in excellent performances.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the physically and mentally challenging activities of the day. As it was such a successful day, it is planned to be an annual event for primary schools that include orienteering as part of their school activities. Thanks to the Baldwins, our Finnish scholar Atte, and Goldseekers for a fun day out that has great potential to grow.
ONSW thanks the Carbine Club
- Last Updated: Friday, 25 November 2016 09:36
Orienteering NSW is delighted to announce that the Carbine Club of NSW has extended its support of the NSW Schools Orienteering Team.
The Carbine Club is a philanthropic organisation that supports the development of junior sports through sponsorship grants.
The schools team is known as the NSW Carbines in recognition of this support. Funding provided by the club helps reduce the costs of competing at the annual Australian Schools Championships.
Since 2001, the Carbine Club has donated more than $55,000 to the NSW junior team. Recently, ONSW was fortunate to again receive a grant of $5,000 for 2016. Pictured here is our executive officer Paul Prudhoe accepting the cheque from current chairman Michael Chrismale at a function at the SCG last at Friday.
Whenever we can reduce the costs of training and competition camps we can immediately improve the opportunity for participation of all NSW juniors.
The NSW Carbines and Orienteering NSW greatly thank the Carbine Club for their continued support. A special note of thanks is also extended to Garingal member Tim Cox for his assistance and support as a member and past president of the Carbine Club.
Glengarry Girl Guides camp mapped
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 23 November 2016 09:09
Orienteering NSW is pleased to announce we have mapped Glengarry Girl Guides camp and it can now be hired for events.
The camp, in North Turramurra in Sydney, plays host to thousands of guides and school students each year. Having it mapped will allow these groups to make better use of the facility - whether it be in pursuing badges, or for more realistic navigation activities.
We will soon be conducting training courses for Guide leaders so they can pass on the knowledge to their young charges.
ONSW thanks Girl Guides NSW & ACT for their co-operation on this project.
