At the end of the six race league Sydney clubs were keen to get a good last run and hold off or close the gap on nearest opponents in the rankings. The race on the Cattai National Park map was an interesting mix of rough open, track and bush and allowed confident orienteers the opportunity to get some real speed up. Big Foot increased their series lead in Division A with a fine win over Bennelong Northside, eclipsing the points nearest rivals Garingal Goannas scored in their win over opponents Western Hills, giving Big Foot the Division A title for 2011. The Geckos took the Division B win for Garingal but Big Foot again triumphed in C Division over nearest rivals, the Garingal Skinks. Bennelong Northside was the Division D winner against a strong Garingal Legless team. The Uringa/ Central Coast joint teams in each division never really got on terms this year, hampered by absent club members, all racing overseas.
The event was also part of the Junior League which saw over 20 juniors racing in race #5 of the 8 race series. Cattai provided much more of a bush map than Junior Leaguers have been faced with this year, but all rose to the challenge. Quick times were posted by Adam and Bethany Halmy winning the Orange with Bethany showing why she is representing the State at the National Cross Country Championships later this month. Other juniors to watch are Nick Wyche of Falcon O and Uringa's Adam Garner both of whom posted good times and showed increasing orienteering confidence. Cameron Gonzales of Big Foot looks an interesting prospect, only being 3 minutes off Green course leader Duncan Currie. Race #6 of the Junior League will be contested on 21 August at Waverton.
