One of our promising female juniors, Tshinta Hopper, has enjoyed a stunning maiden win at W20A level in State League 11 at Belanglo.
The Bennelong Northsider beat seasoned NSW Stinger Rebecca George (Big Foot) by more than two minutes on the Tree Cave Track map on Sunday as the 170 competitors braved strong icy winds and sub-zero 'feels like' temperatures on both days in the Southern Highlands.
It was quite a weekend for our founding club as Rachael Povah, dipping her toes into serious bush o, took out W35AS on both days and newcomer Heidi Milliss claimed bragging rights in W Open B on Moderate courses.
Former Australian champion and WOC rep Grace Crane and brother Matthew (ACT) won the 21A classes at Saturday's Middle Distance events on the Tallowa Gully map near Wingello. This small, steep area was dominated by termite mounds and small rockfaces. It had not been used for at least a dozen years.
Thanks to Bennelong and Illawarra Kareelah for the events, and their many helpers from other clubs. Results links are on the SL web page, and the OY scores will soon be updated. You can find a Facebook album of photos here.
A reminder to all participants to please fill out the very brief Course Setter surveys.
Our next State League is the NSW Sprint Championships at UNSW on Sunday July 29. Double points are again on offer - this is one of the best sprint maps in Australia. Entries close on Wednesday July 18.
