2023 Bush Season continues
- Last Updated: Thursday, 18 May 2023 10:41
This weekend is our 3rd NSW State League bush weekend of the year within 3 hours of Sydney in the Central West.
Enter on day will still be available over the weekend and the weather looks cool but dry.
These events are also celebrating World Orienteering Day celebrations see link for more info.
Beginners are welcome at all events. Enter on Day will be available on some courses.
Saturday, 20th May - NSW State League #5 - Middle Distance - Map: Kahli’s Rocks, 20km West of Bathurst.
Information flyer for Saturday click here.
Sunday, 21st May - NSW State League #6
Long Distance - Map " Gumble Pinnacles" with entry from the north, approx 45-50 mins from Orange, 15-20 mins from Molong.
Information flyer for Sunday click here.
Hosted by Bennelong Northside Orienteers and Big Foot Orienteers clubs.
Orienteering NSW 2023 AGM News
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 09 May 2023 10:11
ONSW Board for 2023-2024
At the ONSW Annual General Meeting held on 8 May 2023, the following members were elected to the ONSW Board for a 2-year term:
Finance Director - Mark Schaefer (CC) (previously filled this position as a casual vacancy)
Director - Louise Brooks (SH) (continuing after serving 2-year term)
Technical Director - Nick Dent (CC)
Board members with one year remaining of their two-year term are:
President - Robyn Pallas (CC)
Vice President - Sheralee Bailey (BN)
Secretary - Gayle Quantock (NC)
Coaching Director - Jamie Kennedy (GO)
Director - Angus Shedden (SH)
There is one Director position vacant on the ONSW Board.
As this position was not filled at the AGM, the Board may appoint a member of ONSW to fill the vacancy. Members are encouraged to consider nominating for this vacancy.
Further information regarding Board membership can be found in the Board Membership Q&A.
ONSW wishes to thank the retiring 2022-23 Board Members for their service to ONSW:
Melanie Christie (UR) - Finance Director (2.5 years) - retired August 2022
Rodney Parkin (BN) - Technical Director (3 years)
Robert Bennett (GS) - Director (1 year)
2022 ONSW Annual Report
The 2022 ONSW Annual Report was approved at the AGM. Copy available here.
2022 ONSW Annual Financial Statement and Auditor's Report
The 2022 ONSW Annual Financial Statement and Auditor's Report were approved at the AGM. Copy available here.
REMINDERS - 2023 NSW Schools Team
- Friday 12 May - Entries close for State Leagues 5 and 6 (May 20-21, near Orange) which are the first two trials for the 2023 NSW Schools Team. Eventor link
- Friday 19 May - Nominations close for the 2023 ONSW Schools Team to compete at Australian Schools Orienteering Championships in WA (September 2023).
Athletes should nominate through Eventor https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/18785 and provide their school, date of birth and competition class.
Selection criteria can be found via the same link.
If you are an ONSW member aged 12 years of age or older on 31 December 2023, enrolled in a NSW School or registered with NSW Education Standards Authority in school Years 7 to 12, and are able to complete A courses for your relevant age class then please consider nominating. The team can consist of a maximum of 20 athletes, with a maximum of 6 athletes in each of the four classes. The four classes are Junior Boys and Girls (athletes 15 and under on December 31, 2023) and Senior Boys and Girls. At the moment we do not have six nominations in any age class.
Consultation Paper - Financial Model: OA and Member States
OA has initiated a discussion with Member States on financial models for the provision of member services by Orienteering Australia to its Member States/Territories. The consultation paper considers how to deal with the structural deficit that Orienteering Australia is now facing in delivering effective member services. Three options have been presented for consultation. The ONSW Board has not yet determined its position and is seeking input from Member Clubs and individual ONSW members with regard to the options proposed. Please send all suggestions/comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NSW Coaches Workshop All levels
- Last Updated: Monday, 08 May 2023 10:42
Date: Sunday, 14th May from 9am.
This Sunday, 9 registered so far and it is going ahead.
Venue: Room 1.05, ACPE, 10 Parkview Drive, SOP.
Main presenter Brodie Nankervis
Aimed at those looking to become or maintain "Learn & Play" orienteering coaching accreditation (corresponding to the former Level 1 Coach)
Lunch provided. Parking included.
Fee $30 per attendee, clubs are asked to support the coaches.
Coach Training Workshop
There has been changes made in the OA coaching curriculum; previously coaches commenced as Level 0, and then were accredited as Level 1, 2 or 3, now they are initially “Orienteering Instructors”, before becoming classed as “Learn and Play”, “Competition” or “Performance” Orienteering Coaches.
Target Group
a) Current Learn & Play Coaches wanting to maintain their accreditation.
b) Current Orienteering Instructors wanting to progress to Learn & Play.
c) Any orienteer interested in becoming a coach.
d) Teachers who are interested in learning how to coach & instruct orienteering activities.
Please enter in Eventor.
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.
