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Congratulations to Garingal rookie and NSW Schools team member Cooper Horley who was named Junior (Year 7-10) Male Athlete of the Year at Killarney Heights High School.
This is a huge result given he is only in Year 7 and was up against some stiff competition.
Cooper was u13 cross country champion as well as his O exploits across 2019 where he was part of the Carbines team that won the Australian schools trophy for the first time since 2002.
He received his awards from Matildas star Caitlin Foord.
Well done Cooper!
Our West Sydney orienteering series gets underway this Sunday at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills.
WHO kick off the West series, which runs for three Sundays in December (1, 8, 15) and again in January (5, 12, 19).
You have the choice of four courses: (a) a SCORE course of 45 minutes, (b) a 5-6km LONG LINE course with minimal street crossing, (c) up to 3km SHORT LINE course with NO street crossing - this is ideal for kids, or for adults seeking a short activity, (d) a MINI course - very easy, mainly for younger juniors.
You may start any time between 9.30-11am. Series details are on the web page.
Entries are now open for our big Easter 2020 carnival to be held at Orange and Molong in the NSW Central Tablelands.
Early bird discounts apply until December 29.
- Wed-Thu near Orange (a city sprint and a bush score course)
- Sat-Sun the NSW Middle and Long Champs at Eugowra (on the Seldom Seen map)
Another successful State League season has ended with a terrific NSW Sprint Champs around Sydney Uni, one of our best short-course maps, on Sunday.
More than 200 people enjoyed some challenging control locations from Australian junior rep Alastair George under sunny skies.
One standout result was new Garingal junior Charlie White taking out M14A by four and a half minutes.
Hosts Big Foot surprised us with biscuit prizes in the shape of a foot, with pink icing!
All the results, splits and Routegadget or Livelox links are on our SL web page, and final OY scores have been posted here. Badges will sent out to clubs in the next week.
A big thanks to all our course setters, controllers, organisers and club helpers throughout the year.
Our 2020 State League kicks off with the NSW Sprint Champs at Botany on Saturday March 21.