Two dozen NSW orienteers competed in the ACT Long Champs on Sunday and found the map very challenging.
Our winners were Dave Lotty (Uringa, M65AS), Maureen Ogilvie (UR, W85A), Cheryl Bluett (Bennelong, W65AS), Terry Bluett (BN, M70A) and Nicola Nygh (Big Foot, W45AS).
Controls were often placed on small termite mounds hidden in long grass or bracken (see top pic), making it very difficult to spot; while the rocky hills in the southwest of the map had complex spurs and gullies with many small rocky knolls.
Overall it was a true test, as all long champs should be. And there was plenty of wildlife (deer, foxes, kangaroos, wallabies) for those of us who took longer than they would have liked!
Following the NSW Long Champs in Armidale in April, and these results, ACT has regained the Bennelong Trophy 39.5 to 35.5.
Thanks to OACT and Red Roos. Maps and photos can be viewed in the Facebook album here.
