This weekend saw the three day MTBO Australian Championships in Taree. David West of Mountain Devils was the co-ordinator and delivered a smooth and professional carnival which was enjoyed by MTBO racers from across Australia and NZ. Kay Haarsma reports on the Orienteering Australia website that the NZ contingent considered the 'single tracks in Kiwarrak Forest produced one of the finest maps they had ridden on.'
NSW had some notable successes: Steven Todkill (Newcastle), well known Foot O orienteer, took the Elite men Sprint title and 2nd places in both the Long and the Middle Distance races. Bruce Meder (Northern Tablelands) took the Middle and Long Distance titles in M60. For the women the Newcastle club had a strong outing with Nicola Haigh winning the Sprint and Long distance with Carolyn Matthews hot on her tracks in both to second place. NSW had a clutch of other podium places, which together gave them the State Title. More on the action over the weekend can be found at Orienteering Australia
