More than 400 students enjoyed a glorious late autumn day and the beautiful bush tracks of Fred Caterson Reserve as the Sydney West schools orienteering championships hit a record attendance.
We had a massive 404 starters from 14 schools, and when all the results were tallied it was Glenwood High School who were crowned regional champions (see pic below right).
With around 20 coaches, marshals and computer gurus on hand, the day went smoothly for organisers Ted Mulherin and Lyn Malmgron.
Students went in groups for a short map walk to familiarise themselves with the basic skills involved. This means they are not all at sea when they go out on their individual age races.
There were age race champions from Blackheath PS, Oatlands PS, Kellyville Ridge PS, Glenwood HS and St Marys HS.
After a break for lunch it was time for the hectic 3-person relays (see pic above), with kids going in all directions at the start.
Results are on Eventor, and a photo album is on our Facebook page.
Primary schools who enjoyed the day are encouraged to register for the federal government's Sporting Schools program. Orienteering is one of the sports on offer: see our SS web page for more details.
Thank you to everyone who made the day fantastic: teachers, students, parents, bus drivers, ONSW helpers and organisers from the WHO club.
All students are invited to enter the NSW schools orienteering championships which this year will be held in western Sydney on August 15-16. You may enter one day, or both days. Entries open early next month.
