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TAKE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE OF THE AUSTRALIAN MTBO CARNIVAL 2024!
We are thrilled to share with you an exclusive look inside of the 2024 Australian MTBO Carnival courses and terrain. 4 experienced OACT MTBO Course setters - Cathy Hogg (Mass), Michael Reed (Middle), Cath Chalmers (Sprint) and Fedor Iskhakov (Long) worked very hard to design and prepare the best courses for the AUS MTBO Carnival participants. Already 23 NSW MTBOers and foot Orienteers have registered to the Carnival and NSW is going very well on a way to become the highest participating state in the largest MTBO Carnival in the Southern Hemisphere!
MASS Champs, 18th October, West Stromlo / Cathy Hogg
Competitors in the MASS START will have to have their wits about them, with a multitude of phi and butterfly loops meaning following will never be a safe option. Along with the abundance of wildlife, with kangaroos, wallabies and magpies aplenty, there is a great array of single track, fire trails and some rideable forest and grasslands for those who are feeling adventurous.
MIDDLE Champs, 19th October, Stringybark Hill / Michael Reed
With native bush, wild-flowers, lots of loose rock and climbs, the MIDDLE is sure to test both your fitness and your route selection as you meander around the technical trails of Stringybark Hill.
SPRINT Champs, 19th October, Sutton Road Driving Center / Cath Chalmers For the Sprint, time to get in the groove with the sounds of Upside down by Diana Ross: Boy, you turn me inside out
And, 'round and 'round / Upside down / Boy, you turn me inside out / And, 'round and 'round
LONG Champs, 20th October, West Kowen / Fedor Iskhakov
The new look at the classic pine forest plantations around Kowen homestead, the LONG courses will be an ultimate test of your physical and mental toughness. With a healthy mix of delicate single tracks and fast fire trails, The Championship courses will offer challenging route choice which will require strategic management of your energy. The Carnival courses will take the riders through a variety of spectacular terrains and riding conditions, and will serve a perfect introduction to navigational adventures. Everyone reaching the finish line will feel as a real Hero!
Late Entries close 13th OCTOBER, enter event here: https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/19101
All Foot-Orienteers and MTBO Beginners are warmly welcome to their first AUS MTBO Carnival:)!
Two events on Saturday 21st September 2024 - AM & PM
Venue: Willoughby Leisure Centre. Meet outside, at the rear of the Centre. Incorporating this weekend's Saturday Orienteering Series as well.
Start Window: 9:30am to 11am (you can start any time within this time window). Course closure: 12pm
Courses: Short Line, Long Line, and Score. If it’s your first time, there will be plenty of assistants to help you quickly get the idea of what to do. There is plenty of information about orienteering on the Garingal website (garingal.com.au)
Groups: Families and friends are very welcome to complete a course as a group. If participating as a group, kindly enter at least one member of the group for a paid or host school student ticket. Each of these entries entitles that person to a course map, timing chip and recorded result. Accompanying family members and friends who do not need a map, timing chip or recorded result should kindly register as Group Members.
Venue: Kirrawee Oval, Helena Street/Forest Road, Kirrawee
Toilets and water should be available
START: 2.00pm - 3.00pm
You must finish by 4.00pm
COURSES APPROX:
Line courses optimum route: Short 2.6km, Medium 4.4km, Long - 6.5km
All entrants must report back to the computer download area please, so we know you have returned back from your course.
Please note NO DOGS allowed in Nat Park areas. Check with organiser to see which courses enter the NP.
The West Sydney Orienteering Draft dates have been added to Eventor and updated on the West Series webpage.
Orienteering NSW - Sydney West (onsw.asn.au)
