South Coast schools day
- Last Updated: Thursday, 24 May 2018 19:24
More than 60 students from three schools enjoyed a sparkling day at Croom on Wednesday for the annual South Coast schools gala day.
The Regional Sports Complex offers a mix of open parkland and bush tracks, allowing for easy navigation in a relatively flat area.
With winning times under 10 minutes for the 1.1km courses, the students showed great potential.
Thanks to organiser Kev Curby and all the IKO and SHOO helpers.
A reminder that our NSW Schools Champs are on September 1-2 in Sydney's Hills District. Click here for the Trybooking link and here for the information sheet.
NOSH entries closing soon
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 21:28
The Great NOSH Footrace is one of Sydney's most iconic trail runs, with superb views of Middle Harbour and gorgeous greenery.
The course winds 16.5km from Lindfield Oval to Seaforth Oval, with 570m of climb.
This year it's on Sunday June 3.
Pre-enter by Sunday (May 27) to:
* receive pre-printed, personalised race bibs
* have the opportunity to book on either a 8:30am or 12:45pm event bus from Seaforth to Lindfield. Bus tickets are $15 per person. Runners and walkers on the 8:30am bus will be able to register and collect their race bibs on the bus.
Otherwise, pre-entries close at 9am on Friday 1 June. You can enter on the day at a premium, provided there are spaces still available.
Go to the NOSH website for all the details and to enter. Updates are also on the NOSH Facebook page.
The NOSH is run by our partner organisation Bold Horizons and raises money for orienteering.
Mixed results at VIC NOL round
- Last Updated: Monday, 21 May 2018 13:27
A handful of NSW orienteers made the trek south for the latest NOL round in Victoria at the weekend.
The Long was at Hepburn Springs on Sunday. Rob Preston (Newcastle, pictured) and Rebecca George (Big Foot) were our best elite performers, sixth in M21E and W20E respectively.
In the public races, Lucy McGarva (Waggaroos) was second in W3, Dave Lotty (Uringa) 2nd in M6, Alex Davey (WR) was 3rd in M4.
Saturday's Middle Distance was on the Yorkshire Hill map in Bendigo, last used at this level at Easter 2013. Our Swedish scholar Tuve Moller (SHOO) was an impressive fifth in M20E.
In the public races, Debbie Davey (WR) was our only placegetter - winning W60A.
The National League now rests until the next round in Queensland in September.
Carolyn, Rhiannon clean up at AUS MTBO titles
- Last Updated: Sunday, 20 May 2018 19:40
Newcastle pair Carolyn Matthews and Rhiannon Prentice took out trebles at the Australian MTBO champs in Queensland at the weekend.
Carolyn had three close wins in W50 while Rhiannon dominated a small field in W20.
The Long Distance was in the Glasshouse mountains area on Sunday. The map was titled "Resurrection" but for many it had a deflating experience with some closely located controls resulting in an inordinate amount of mp's - including our 3 WOC reps.
That allowed Hamish Mackie (Big Foot, pictured) to "do a Bradbury" and claim the Australian men's elite title at age 50!
The Middle was held on a horse riding farm. Competitors were able to ride across country on both shades of yellow, which isn't normally allowed. Australian WOC rider Glen Charlton (NC) had an excellent win in M21.
Saturday morning's Sprint was at St Pauls school on an intricate that provided a great start to the titles.
Andrew Power (NC, M50) and Malcolm Roberts (NC, M60) had a first, a second and a third.
ONSW riders to get placings were:
Sprint: 1st Rhiannon Prentice (Newcastle, W20), Carolyn Matthews (NC, W50), Malcolm Roberts (NC, M60), 2nd: Andrew Power (NC, M50); Robert Prentice (NC, M60). 3rd: Ori Gudes (Uringa, M40).
Middle: 1st Rhiannon Prentice (NC, W20), Carolyn Matthews (NC, W50), Glen Charlton (NC, M21), Robert Vincent (NC, M60); 2nd: Malcolm Roberts (NC, M60). 3rd: Andrew Power (NC, M50).
Long: 1st Rhiannon Prentice (NC, W20), Carolyn Matthews (NC, W50), Hamish Mackie (Big Foot, M21); Andrew Power (NC, M50). 2nd: Robert Vincent (NC, M60); 3rd: Ori Guges (Uringa, M40), Malcolm Roberts (NC, M60).
Many thanks to Sunshine Orienteers for their great efforts with the 3 events, organising accommodation, meals and food after the events.
