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Melanie Simpson took the Women's Elite title in one of her last races in Australia before she leaves to take up a post in Norway. Other NSW riders had success in the age categories with Rob Prentice and Malcolm Roberts taking first and second in M50, Duo Organiser Greg Bacon winning M60 against a strong field and Graham Fowler coming first in M70. Carolyn Matthews from Newcastle took second in W40. Full results and report can be found on the Australian Orienteering website here
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Hungry for more orienteering or keen for some final training before the Coalfields Classic? Central Coast Orienteers are holding a Bush event near Morriset on 6 May on their 'Yambo' map. With courses from Very Easy, Moderate, Hard and Very Hard to choose from there is something for everyone to sharpen up their technique before the big races in Newcastle on the 12 & 13 May.
Please check the location - there has been a problem with the map loaded on the ONSW website. The correct map link is here. These directions will also get you there:
Directions from Sydney: Exit F3 freeway at Tuggerah and turn left into Old Maitland Road follow this to a T junction, turn right onto Yarramalong Rd and then left into Hue Hue Road. Take the first turn left into Jilliby Road. Follow this for 10kms and turn right into Mandalong Road at the intersection before Dooralong Hall. Follow this for 6kms (mainly dirt) to parking, assembly area.
Directions from Newcastle: Take the Morisset exit from F3 turn right into Mandalong Road and follow this to the top of the hill to parking, assembly.
Starts are from 9.30 to 11.30am
The organising team in Newcastle spent a long evening on Tuesday this week finalising their plans for the big Coalfield Classic events. Bulletins with more event details will be going up in the next couple of days and the start lists will be published on Monday. There's a great line-up of competitors with many of the 2012 JWOC team racing, as well as senior Australian Internationals including Rachel Effeney, Kathryn Ewels, Grace Crane, Simon Uppill and Rob Preston. There are a number of New Zealander elites also coming to try their luck and even some Finns. With over 300 runners pre-entered there will be plenty of competition to go around.
Junior orienteers from across Sydney will descend on UWS Kingswood for the first of the 2012 Junior League season. With plenty of teams and individuals already signing up the League is set to have its best year yet.
For those still yet to sign up pre-entry is best but entry on the day is also available. Online pre-entry is open until Friday 4 May and can be accessed here. Anyone planning to enter on the day should email Barbara Hill
The Sydney Junior Orienteering League runs in school terms 2 and 3 on Sunday mornings and is aimed at Junior orienteers aged between 8 and 20. Beginners through to experienced orienteers are welcome with courses ranging from introductory level navigation through to harder courses that will challenge some of Sydney's best young orienteers. If you like a puzzle and problem solving plus getting out and active then the Junior League is for you.
