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MetrO League's first foray to William Howe Reserve near Mt Annan has just about decided our finalists with a round still to go.
It was steep in parts, it was spiky in parts, it was open in parts - and setter Dean Williamson got the course lengths pretty much spot on. With kangaroos and wallabies darting across the wooded slopes, it was a gorgeous winter morning.
As the whiteboard filled with times, the strong teams got stronger.
Big Foot in Division 1 are almost certain to retain the Frank Assenza Trophy after Garingal suffered a shock loss to a three-man WHO outfit.
Uringa-Central Coast and Big Foot (Divn 2), Garingal Monitors (Divn 4), and UR-CC (Divn 5) also maintained their perfect records to book their places in the August 26 decider at Boggabilla.
Division 3 is where things are really interesting: SHOO-IKO are on 8 points and have a 'goal difference' of 49. Bennelong, KNOX and WHO are all on 6 points. In the last round at Lapstone next month, KNOX have a double header against the other two - so anything is mathematically possible among those top four teams.
In Division 4, the second-placed Garingal Molochs - due to a strong for/against - look set for an intra-club final even if they lose their last round.
In Division 5, WHO must knock over the unbeaten UR-CC or risk being pipped by KNOX or the Garingal Blue Tongues.
We liked seeing the young newcomers having a go as practice for the Sydney South West primary schools champs this week.
See the MetrO League web page for all the latest results.
Thanks SHOO.
Newcomers Samuel Gilbert Public School stole the show with a one-point victory on day one of the Sydney West primary schools champs at Castle Hill on Thursday.
On a coolish cloudy day at Fred Caterson Reserve, they beat Springwood PS as more than 370 excited students enjoyed a day in an outdoor classroom.
Testing courses among the myriad of bush tracks kept the students on their toes, and the adrenaline rush of the relays capped a great day.
A big thanks to organiser Barbara Hill and her small army of helpers.
Wednesday's event (with another 400 entries) was cancelled due to the wet conditions and now looks like being held early in Term 3 - we'll advise when we have a date. Once that day is run we'll compare scores and reveal who is the champion school for 2018.
Students and parents - entries are now open for the NSW Schools Champs to be held in the Hills District on September 1-2. You'll have to enter yourselves as the schools have no formal role in these.
Joining one of our clubs is a great way to make new friends, improve your orienteering and learn how events are conducted.
As a member you receive discounted entry fees, regular notification of coming events, social activities, training, results and general information of interest to orienteers.
* Half-yearly membership opens on Monday, 25th June - this will give you rights until the end of the year.
* 2019 Early bird membership opens on September 1. This will take you through to the end of 2019.
If you are thinking of joining, or have let your membership lapse, get back into it with either of these options.
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Once registered, you may join as an individual or as a family group.
There will be another NSW junior squad camp in the July school holidays, immediately after the State League event at Belanglo State Forest.
The camp starts lunchtime after the SL event on Sunday July 8, and concludes on Wednesday July 11 about lunchtime.
The camp is for all interested juniors with the aim of getting ready to perform at their best for the rest of the winter season leading up to NSW School Champs.
Numbers may be limited by accommodation availability. Enter early to avoid disappointment. A program will be released closer to the camp dates.
