Western Plains and the NSW Stingers put on a superb long weekend of O near Dubbo for the annual QB III carnival.
Highlights of the weekend were the blue skies, midday temps in the high teens, some of the most magnificent rock terrain... and a rookie kid doing moderate courses without a compass!
The Sappa Bulga maps (click on 'details' for the full glory of this Jackson Pollock salt and pepper masterpiece) were first used for the 2007 Junior World Champs, memorable for the incredible map detail, bitter cold and even frostier attitudes of some IOF people.
Safe to say a much warmer welcome was offered to the almost 300 competitors this time. The only prickly reception was from the native plants (see pic, right) on day one at Brummagen Creek near Narromine.
Of special note is year 7 student Finn Mackay (Uringa) who is giving our sport a real crack. At Easter and here again he was spotted making his way around the M14A course sans compass - and came 2nd in that class!
We were also grateful for coverage in the local paper and on TV. Results, splits and Routegadget have been uploaded on the State League page.
Thanks to all the course setters, vetters, organisers, SI gurus and helpers for making the weekend a huge success.
It was asking a lot so soon after ONSW hosted the huge Easter carnival (7 events in 9 days) but was well worth it.
The next State League events are on July 19/20 in the Southern Highlands. Entries are open via Eventor.
