Our last bush weekend for the year was held in the Southern Highlands.
On Saturday SHOO hosted the NSW Middle Distance Championships on an updated Appin map that required intense concentration due to the low visibility. The alternate to compass work was following one of the many tracks and then darting into the bush.
Thankfully the rain held off after a morning downpour to reveal a crisp, clear afternoon ideal for orienteering. Crossing a babbling brook to reach the start only added to the serenity. Scones with cream and jam at the scout hall post-run... yum.
Thanks to setter Dave Meyer and the SHOO club for a great outing which drew 214 entries.
On Sunday morning the weather gods were even kinder for IKO's long distance event on the Tree Cave Track map at Belanglo. It was quite wet setting up on Saturday but clear blue skies were again on order for the event.
Noteworthy results were Marina Iskhakova (BN) winning W21A, and a 1-second victory by Peter Newton (NC) over Jim Mackay (UR) in M45AS.
Visiting orienteers from Queensland and ACT were among the spoils, with 191 entrants all up. Thanks to Vicki Wilmott and IKO for a big effort to finish off our State League for 2015.
Participants are now asked to please complete the very brief Course Setter of the Year survey for each day.
Results are on Eventor and a brief photo album from Saturday is on Facebook. Final State League point scores will be posted soon.
