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The 2020 Australian MTBO Championships, scheduled for September 19-20 in the Newcastle area, have been postponed to 2021 at the same time and location.
You can find the new details of the four events (mass start, sprint, middle, long) on Eventor here and the event website here.
The current Covid 19 crisis in Victoria and smaller outbreaks in other states, resulting in travel restrictions, makes true national representation in 2020 impossible.
Likewise, the NSW champs are also off as is the 2020 National MTBO Series, as 2 of the 4 events (the Australian & Victorian Champs) are now both cancelled.
Good news, for those who can travel on the original champs weekend, is that in their place will be a BOSS event on Saturday September 19 at Killingworth South, and on Sunday morning a long distance score course (choose from 2 or 3 hours) at Wallaroo State Forest.
Our MTBO web page has been updated to reflect these changes.
Queensland, WA, ACT & SA still look likely to be able to run their planned state MTBO championships. First up is Queensland, on the Sunshine Coast, on September 12-13.
Round 3 of the Sydney MetrO League is on a new bush map at Ruse in southwest Sydney on Sunday.
We're all looking forward to SHOO unveiling a map that mapper Stephan Wagner says has "plenty of rock and loads of route choice".
This event is pre-entry only, but you can do so up until midday on Sunday via Eventor, whether you are competing in a team or not.
This event is being held in the Campbelltown local government area where COVID-19 cases have been reported. If you attend the event and in the subsequent two weeks develop "even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat", NSW Health's current advice is to get tested.
Anyone who has entered, but is unwell or does not want to compete due to COVID concerns, may cancel and ask for a refund.
The situation might change at short notice, so keep an eye on your emails in case the event is cancelled for some or all competitors.
The latest covid-19 information is on the dedicated ONSW web page.
Please bring and use your own water and sanitiser.
Our next Level 0 coaching course will be on Fri Aug 14 from 10am-1pm at Sydney Olympic Park.
Level 0 is for people coaching newcomers / children, and will include a brief intro in how to use Purple Pen to set courses. For people wishing to coach in the Sporting Schools program, it will include the OK-GO kit.
Please email Jim Mackay (development @ onsw.asn.au) if you are interested. They are free for orienteering club members and some parking can be arranged.
Our Garingal and Uringa clubs will be putting on DUO adventure races in the next two months, offering Foot O and MTBO at the one event.
First up is Frenchs Forest on Sunday August 23. Participants have one hour to do a foot score course, then an hour to do a score course on bike. You can also choose to do just one discipline. A free Easy foot course is also available for beginners.
Pre-entry is strongly preferred. Please note some of the MTBO is on minor suburban roads.
Uringa's turn will be at Appin on Sunday October 4 and it's all off-road. The same format will be used.
Anyone doing MTBO must have a Standards Australia-approved helmet and their own bike. Map board hire is included in the entry fee. Frenchs Forest info is here.
