The penultimate event in the Waggaroos Summer Series was held in the Tatton area. Bob Moore set a challenging course in which participants could stay west of Plumpton Rd and tackle the hilly ridgeline, or try their luck east of Plumpton Rd where it was flatter, points values were higher, but there was more distance to be covered.
Competition was close on the 45 minute course with only a few points separating the participants. The hill area proved the best route choice with Brian Coogan amassing an excellent 145 to break through for a well-earned win. The in-form Alex Davey decided to head east towards the lake and fell short of first place by only 5 points.
Duncan, Emily and Ella Farquahar came and tried orienteering for the first time and did exceptionally well to finish fourth with 125 points just behind John Oliver in third.
On the 30 minute course the amazing pram pushing Jonathon Holland scored 90 points to finish ahead of his wife Catherine.
Next week will be the final event in this year’s summer series. It will be conducted in the Tolland area commencing from the Cobb St side of Kessler Park at 6pm.
Thanks to John Oliver for this report.
