MTBO Squad Newsletter

Thursday, 24 February 2011

The April selection area in Victoria is relatively hilly with little or no single tk, so fitness rather than tech riding skills are likely to be a priority.
Things to do:
1) Nominate for Australian team selection NOW (before March 1) to Peta Whitford (selection chair)   piwhitford@bigpond.com.   Nominate if you have the slightest inkling to be in the team.
Name  
Response
(yes or No)
·         Will you attending Selection Trials
April 9th and 10th , Daylesford, Victoria
·         do you have leave available to you for the trip overseas
·         do you have access to finances for the trip
·         do you have a current passport
·         are you an Australian Citizen
Please add any other comments which are relevant.
 

2) Enter event thru the Victorian Orienteering website
3) Arrange accommodation - note that some places in Daylesford allow only 2 nights bookings only
4) Book flights / arrange car pools

Time Specificity  = remember to practice hard training or O / xc / road races of the middle and long distance winning times.
 
Route choice specificity and training  =  Route Gadjet     http://www.vicorienteering.asn.au/mtbo/
Look at the bush mtbo events this year and in the 2010 and 2009 results page and click on those with route gadjet to see maps and courses.  Do some couch / indoor training study.  There is a Vic mtbo event nearby on March 13 on the previously mapped area of Korweinguboora, so look at the map on route gadjet after that date.

Trials location: Korweinguboora area (south from Daylesford)
New MTBO map by Andrew Slattery based on Cyclic Navigator Map "Adrian" used in 2009.
The "Adrian" map is on the VOA website for your perusal - it was 1:40,000 i think)
Long scale 1:20 000, 10m contours, A3 size          Practice looking at these scales & contour interval   (specificity again)
Middle scale 1:15 000, 10m contours, A4 size

Saturday 9 April – Long Distance race          Start times from 11am
Sunday 10 April  – Middle Distance race       Start times from 10am
 
Terrain:  Eucalypt and pine forest with some large clearings; predominantly 4WD forest and old logging tracks in the eucalypt; grid of tracks in the pine plantations with some marshy areas along the creeks
 
Classes and Courses        Long Course /Distance / Climb                 Middle Course /Distance / Climb
Course 1: M21-E                                       37km / 600m                                                 22km / 400m
                       
Course 2: M-20E, W21-E,                          29km / 470m                                                 18km / 310m


Course 3: W-20E                                       24km / 450m                                                 16km / 240m
 
 Entry: Enter online HERE or via vicmtbo.com      Fees:Long = $30 Adult,  $25 Junior     Middle = $25 Adult,  $20  Junior 
 

 
Terrain specificity  =   In case you are looking to arrive early and do some training here is the good oil on maps.
Vic maps relevant and nearby to area. 
Bell's Reef / Bells Reef extended - just south of Daylesford - 2004 WOC area
Wombat station - 2004 map also  adjoins Bell's Reef
Quartz Hill (Castlemaine) which was used last year - but you didnt get into the northern half which is route choice rich.
Muckleford (near Castlemaine - 10kms away at Newbridge)
Fingerpost (near Woodend) but beware as it has 10 m contours.  Some of it also has nice singletk
Wheatsheaf (from last year)
Rodoni - older map near Daylesford  Brandy Hot also - these overlap.
Creswick
Heath Jamieson lives at Woodend (about 30kms from Daylesford) and may be looking for some training in the lead-up.
 
If in Ballarat - Canadian forest is more tracked than sel trial area I'd guess.    Nerrina also.  
Linton, about 30 kms west would be relevant.
 


  MTBO 2011 at a glance  - newsletter from organisers

The ninth edition of World MTB-O Championships will be really something you can't miss. A total of 16 World Champion titles (8 in the top and 8 in the junior classes) will be assigned in the Vicenza province betweeen August 20 and 27. Let's have a look at what you can expect from MTBO 2011.

Long Distance final
23.08.2011 Marostica - Bassano
The main title. The Marathon on wheels, or, if you prefer, the heavyweight title belt of mtb-orienteering. Expected winning time will be about 85-95 minutes for women and 105-115 minutes for men. Bikers will start from the main square in Marostica, a beautiful medieval walled town, mostly famous for its living chess event and for the local cherry variety. Athletes will pass by the little Cyclist Church in the well-known Rosina track. The finish area will be in Bassano del Grappa, famous for its strong liqueur and the covered bridge. Piazza Libertà (one of the two big squares in Bassano) will crown the new world champions.

Long Distance qualifications
22.08.2011 Bregonze hills
In order to qualify to the Long Distance final, qualification heats will be held in the Bregonze hills, near Thiene.  The Long Distance qualifications will start from the main square in Zugliano and finish in Piazza dei Terzi in Chiuppano. Course lenghts will be shortened compared to the final.

Middle Distance
25.08.2011 Pozzolo di Villaga
A very technically demanding course, in a dense track network where map reading skills rather than biking ability will be crucial to the success. The competition is based on interval start with one athlete starting every minute. (mistake I have queried) The winning time is expected around 45-50 minutes for women and 55-60 minutes for men. The Middle Distance arena will be built in the Pozzolo plain, an historic area for the local orienteers. Here foot-orienteering events were held during the 80's with an old black-and-white map.

Relay
26.08.2011 Alonte
The relay is run by a team of 3 bikers of the same country, each running a course. It employs e mass start with all the countries leaving together the event arena. The average course will last about 40-50 minutes. This will be one of the most spectator-friendly event with start, finish, change zone and public control in piazza Santa Savina in Alonte.

Sprint
27.08.2011 Sossano
A short, fast. adrenaline-filled race which requires high speed and full concentration. Winning times are estimated to be about 20-25 minutes both for women and men. Start and finish will be in the same area with a public control nearby. Sossano was chosen by the organizers for its velodrome, close to a hill: the most of the competition will be visible from the spectators' area
 
In Europe in June??
 
 
Swedish Association, together with the clubs, Leksand OK and IK Jarl is organizing the first international mountain bike orienteering in Sweden. We look forward to this event and hope that MTBO catches the attention of many Swedes.
As you can see in the attached Bulletin 2, we will allow participants to arrange their accommodations through housing organization www.boirattvik.se.
On one of these alternatives (Stiftsgården), we organizers intend to locate some of the eventscenter. On Stiftsgården will among other things as team-leader meetings as well as companion meals be implemented.
We encourage teams from different countries to stay at Stiftsgården. As places are limited we would like to inform you to already provisionally reserve accommondations at Stiftsgården. Of course, you have full scope to book wherever you want but to be near the EventCenter it is good to book early.
Stiftsgården is the Swedish Church’s camp with several different types of housing and they are familiar with MTB riders! It has great potential for bike wash, and to lock up bikes and more.
For more information and prices on reservations, etc. we recommend you to send email to
Site manager: Bjorn Evbjer, Phone number: 0248-79 78 30, Email: ebbe.evbjer@stiftsgarden.org
Questions about other accommondations, the competitions, etc. you’re welcome to send email to
info@mtbosweden.se
You can also check out our wesite where we put up the latest news concerning MTBO Sweden or to read more about the event
www.mtbosweden.se
 
Bulletin 1 for World MTB Orienteering Championships 2012 in Veszprem, Hungary has been published. The Bulletin can be found under the ‘Calendar&Results’ section of the IOF website at http://orienteering.org/events/?event_id=46.
 
Tassie “young gun” riders do well!
Recently three junior Tasmanian riders did exceedingly well in the “Blue Dragon” 100 km mountain bike race near Launceston.  This was a two stage race held over two days encompassing very rugged and technical riding.
Tom Goddard and Marc Gluskie were the 5th placed team overall in an extremely strong field of 167 teams and quite close time-wise to third place.  Oscar Phillips paired with Jordy Davis to place 14th overall. Teams had to ride and cover the whole distance together.
Older orienteers also did well.  Daryl Smith’s team won the over 50 years category and was 23rd overall while Jon McComb and John Whittington were close behind in 28th place.
1st – 4 hrs 56        Peter Hatton, Neil VanDerPloeg
2nd – 5 hrs 21       Sid Tabberlay Ben Bradley
3rd – 5 hrs 35
5th – 5 hrs 46       Tom Goddard, Marc Gluskie
14 – 6 hrs 28        Oscar Phillips, Jordy Davis
23 – 6 hrs 53        Daryl Smith, Grant Dixon
28 – 7 hrs 06        Jon McComb, John Whittington
Full results and reports can be found at:  www.wildwheelpromotions.com.au
 
Last weekend was the Otway Odyssey 15 / 50 / 100km events.
AJ was a close 5th in the 100km with Chris Jongewaard taking yet another win, albeit in muddy conditions.
4hr.22 1st,  4hr.36 AJ.  Slowest riders took about 11.30!!!
The faster riders evidently got the best of the conditions with the mud getting deeper as the day progressed.
Having done this event last year I was sad not being there, but work called.
Other results I gleaned from a quick look at 100km results were:
Carolyn Jackson was our fastest O woman and was 2nd in W50, with Thor Egerton placing 4th in W40.
Grant Lebbink was 41st in open with 5.37, Seb Dunne 123rd with 6.39.
John Whittington & Jon McComb tied for 31st in M40 with 6.30, while fellow Taswegian Daryl Smith was 12th in M50.
Tim Jackson was 6th in the 15km U18 dash.
 
This week are the XC Nationals in SA.  Unfortunately all xc events have been progammed for mid-week so they will be racing in front of a crowd of kangaroos and koalas!!  Elites race Friday, so look for results then.
 
Other results -please let me know what you get up to in other events.
 
NZ Earthquake
One of my mtbo friends there has just emailed that she thought most orienteers were safe from what she has heard.
 
Kay Haarsma  08 83370522    (up to 10pm SA time)
 
   
2011 News Archive Item Summary
Selection events for Australian Teams to the various 2012 World Orienteering Championships. Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Oceania 2011 Video Highlights Monday, 19 December 2011 Please enjoy the action from the Oceania Championship races in Victoria
Orienteering Australia Conference highlights Tuesday, 13 December 2011 The annual Orienteering Australia Conference was held over the weekend of 10-11 December at the Australian Institute of Sport. Major decisions included a website overhaul and setting up a committee to evaluate whether to bid for a future World Orienteering Championships.
National Junior Squad, Junior Development Squad announced Wednesday, 7 December 2011 The National Junior Squad and Junior Development Squad for 2012 have been announced.
Orienteering Australia Member Christmas Offer - LineBreak Performance Products Tuesday, 6 December 2011 Orienteering Australia Member Christmas Offer - LineBreak Performance Products
Australian MTBO team for NZ Challenge announced. Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Foot O Training Opportunities and Beechworth embargo. Friday, 18 November 2011 National Elite Squad training camp Jan 2-9 2012 based at Beechworth, Victoria.
Foot O Training Opportunities and Beechworth embargo. Friday, 18 November 2011
Aussies do well in Venice! Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Aussies do well in Venice. Tuesday, 15 November 2011
MT BIKE UPDATE Friday, 11 November 2011
Appointment of WOC and JWOC Officials. Sunday, 6 November 2011
Aussie orienteers start Adventure Racing World Championships in Tasmania. Wednesday, 2 November 2011
XMAS 5 DAYS 2011 Monday, 31 October 2011 XMAS 5 DAYS 2011- Newcastle and Central Coast NSW
National Senior Squad announced. Friday, 28 October 2011
MTBO NEWS, INCLUDING CHALLENGE CLASSES. Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Melanie Simpson and Ricky Thackray Top the 2011 National MTBO Series Monday, 24 October 2011 The 2011 MTBO National League concluded at the NSW Championships held last weekend.
MTBO World no 1 at NSW Champs! Saturday, 22 October 2011
Oceania Championships 2011: GPS analysis Thursday, 20 October 2011 Courtesy of Jan Kocbach, World of O
Lost Property From Oceania-Aust Champs Wednesday, 19 October 2011 Many items of lost property were accumulated by the end of the Oceania Championships
MTBO Championships summary Sunday, 16 October 2011
Oceania & Australian MTBO Titles this weekend in Victoria. Thursday, 13 October 2011
Anti-Doping 2012 Prohibited list released. Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Australian Long Distance and Oceania Relay Results Saturday, 8 October 2011 The 2011 Australian Long Distance and Oceania Relay results are now available
Oceania Sprint Results Friday, 7 October 2011 The 2011 Oceania Sprint results are now available.
Tasmania win Australian Schools Championships Thursday, 6 October 2011 Tasmania have won the Australian Schools Championships after a consistent set of results in the relays on Wednesday.
Quarantine Requirements - Oceania Sprint Distance Championships Thursday, 6 October 2011
2011 Australian Schools Orienteering Champs Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Arena Spectacular at Yackandandah Sunday, 2 October 2011 Oceania Championships results available
Australia hold off NZ narrowly in Individual Challenge Sunday, 2 October 2011 Australia have narrowly held off New Zealand in the Australia-New Zealand Individual Challenge, winning 9 classes to 6.
Oceania Orienteering Carnival starts on Saturday Thursday, 29 September 2011 Oceania Orienteering Carnival starts on Saturday
Oceania 2011 Event Program Published Thursday, 22 September 2011 Event Booklets and Start Lists are now on the website
Minister’s Foreword Wednesday, 21 September 2011 2011 Oceania Orienteering Championships
Orienteering to Feature on TV Thursday, 15 September 2011 Orienteering to Feature on TV show- The Great South East on Sunday 11 September.
Positions Vacant- Elite and Junior Elite Coaches Monday, 12 September 2011 Positions Vacant- Elite and Junior Elite Coaches
National MTBO Coach Appointment. Sunday, 4 September 2011
Elite and junior teams announced to compete against NZ Thursday, 1 September 2011 The elite and junior teams have been announced to compete against New Zealand during the Oceania Championships week, in the Australia-NZ Challenge and the elite Test matches.
Final chance to be part of the Oceania Carnival 2011 Action Thursday, 1 September 2011 Entries close September 4
Tom Goddard and Steve Cusworth make top twenty in MTBO sprint. Sunday, 28 August 2011
Seventh place for MTBO JWOC relay. Saturday, 27 August 2011
Tom bolts to another top ten in MTBO Friday, 26 August 2011
Be part of the Oceania Carnival 2011 Action! Enter now Thursday, 25 August 2011 The online entry system will be open until 4 September 2011
Tom Goddard storms to 9th position Wednesday, 24 August 2011
MTBO WORLDS Long Qualifer Report Tuesday, 23 August 2011
World MTBO Championships preview Sunday, 21 August 2011
WOC2011 Relays – France triumphs in the men and Finland wins first gold of the week in the women! Sunday, 21 August 2011
Middle Distance Final La Féclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Saturday, 20 August 2011
Middle distance preview La Féclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Friday, 19 August 2011
Long Final Wrap up La Croix du Nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Thursday, 18 August 2011
Long Final Update La croix du nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Thursday, 18 August 2011
Long Final Preview La croix du nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Sprint Final in Chambery a Swedish and Swiss Affair! Wednesday, 17 August 2011
World Championship Sprint Qualifications in Aix Les Bains Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Round and Crane qualify for the WOC2011 middle final! Monday, 15 August 2011
Dent qualifies for the long final; now it's time to qualify for the middle. Sunday, 14 August 2011 Dent qualifies for the long final; now it's time to qualify for the middle.
WOC 2011 starts today! Saturday, 13 August 2011 The 2011 World Orienteering Champs starts today with the long qualification. The races are in the foothills of the French Alps at about 1200 metres above sea level.  The terrain is made up of two distinct types: one is steep and fast, open running meadows which contrasts with the karst (rock) forest that has rocky intricate details with poor run ability in rocky areas. The team is fit and well and settling into their accommodation in France. If you want to follow all the action go to woc2011.fr,  otherwise worldofo.com will probably have some information going up if that doesn't work. The start times for the long qualification are: Aislinn Predergast: 11.36 am (7.36 pm AEST) Jasmine Neve: 12.09 pm (8.09 pm AEST) Vanessa Round: 12.51 pm (8.51 pm AEST) Rob Preston: 2.19 pm (10.19 pm AEST) Julian Dent: 2.31 pm (10.31 pm AEST) There are three heats for the men and three for the women, and the first 15 in each heat qualify for the final. There are 118 starters in t
WOC 2011 starts today! Saturday, 13 August 2011
Australian Boomerangs prepare for WOC 2011 Friday, 12 August 2011 Australian Boomerangs prepare for WOC 2011 in France, and MTB WOC in Italy.
Call for elite nominations to Bushrangers team Thursday, 11 August 2011 Jenny Casanova, Chair of the Senior Selection Panel, is calling for nominations from M21E and W21E competitors to represent Australia in Test matches and Australia-New Zealand Challenge events during the Oceania carnival in October.
Live GPS tracking spectator entertainment hits Australia Wednesday, 10 August 2011 Australian Orienteering has hit new heights, with the excitement of live GPS tracking and video being offered at an event in Australia for the very first time. Make sure you are at the 2011 Oceania Championships for an experience you won't forget!
Australian team for ANZ Challenge in veterans age groups announced Friday, 5 August 2011 The Australian team in the Veterans age groups for the Australia-New Zealand Challenge at the Oceania Championships has been announced.
Firman and Fien win QLD MTBO Championships Wednesday, 3 August 2011 The QLD MTBO Champs for 2011 has been run and won, with 2 National Team members featuring highly in the results. The Mens Open (Elite) class was won by rider Chris Firman and the Womens Open (Elite) class by Mary Fien.
Round 2 of Australian MTBO Series completed Tuesday, 2 August 2011 Warm Queensland conditions and tall-grass on tracks greeted over 70 riders in Round 2 National MTBO Series at the weekend.
Australians continue to have a presence in the European season Sunday, 31 July 2011 Australians continue to have a presence in the European season, in both the recently-concluded Swedish 5-Days and the forthcoming Swiss O Week.
Searching for Jewish orienteers in Australia Wednesday, 27 July 2011 The Maccabiah Sports Committee has conditionally agreed to include orienteering — for the first time ever — at the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2013. Final approval requires the Israel Sport Orienteering Association (ISOA) to submit a list of 40 Jewish, non-Israeli, orienteering athletes by 22 August 2011. If you are a Jewish orienteer, or know someone who is, please contact Doron Kaynar, ISOA Maccabiah Coordinator: doronks@smile.net.il
2012 Australia-New Zealand MTBO Challenge Team selection Thursday, 21 July 2011 The 2012 Australia-New Zealand MTBO Orienteering Challenge will be contested at the Otago MTBO Carnival in the Long, Middle and Sprint Distance Championships from 8-14 January 2012. To nominate for the AUS MTBO Team: Please advise your name, age class, state and club, email address, phone numbers, and whether you need an Australian MTBO jersey on the “Register” page of the www.otagomtbotrip.weebly.comby 21 August 2011.
National Mountain Bike Orienteering Selection Panel nominations Friday, 15 July 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in being on the National MTBO Selection panel. Interested people should forward their name, email and phone contact details to the OA High Performance Manager, Kay Haarsma, at kayhaarsma@hotmail.com, by 2 August.
Manager sought for Australian team for ANZ Challenge Tuesday, 12 July 2011 A manager is sought for the Australian team for this year’s Australia-New Zealand Foot Orienteering Challenge, to be contested at the Oceania Long Distance and Relay Championships in October. Please contact Orienteering Australia as soon as possible through the Executive Officer, John Harding, at orienteering@netspeed.com.au
2011 Australia-New Zealand Foot O Challenge team selection Tuesday, 12 July 2011 The 2011 Australia-New Zealand Foot O Challenge will be contested at the Oceania Long Distance and Relay Championships in October. Teams of 3 will be selected in each of the following age groups: M-16, 20, 21, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70; W-16, 20, 21, 40, 50, 60 Any Australian citizen (regardless of where they live) is eligible; non-Australian citizens are not.
JWOC 2011 concludes with the Relay race Saturday, 9 July 2011 JWOC 2011 concludes with the Relay race
Susanne Casanova takes silver at WMOC Saturday, 9 July 2011 Susanne Casanova has won Australia's only medal of the World Masters Orienteering Championships, taking silver in the W35 long distance final.
Lachlan Dow 36th in JWOC middle distance final Thursday, 7 July 2011 Lachlan Dow was the best of the two Australians in the middle distance A finals at the Junior World Orienteering Championships today, placing 36th.
13 Australians qualify for WMOC long distance A finals Thursday, 7 July 2011 13 Australians qualified for long distance A finals at the World Masters Orienteering Championships after today's second qualifying race.
JWOC 2011- Middle Distance Qualifications Wednesday, 6 July 2011 JWOC 2011- Middle Distance Qualifications
Another WMOC qualifying win by Jim Russell Wednesday, 6 July 2011 Jim Russell took the honours for Australia on the first of two days of qualifying for the World Masters long distance, winning his heat in M50.
Solid performances by Australian men at JWOC long distance Tuesday, 5 July 2011 It was a day of solid if unspectacular performances for the Australian men in today's long distance event at the Junior World Orienteering Championships.
Provisional JWOC sprint results Monday, 4 July 2011 Provisional Australian results in the JWOC sprint.
Three Australians in top ten at WMOC sprint Monday, 4 July 2011 Three Australians reached the top ten at today's World Masters sprint final, led by Susanne Casanova's 5th in W35.
22 Australians through to WMOC sprint finals Sunday, 3 July 2011 22 Australians have reached the sprint finals, to be held tomorrow, at the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Hungary.
JWOC and WMOC about to start in Europe Friday, 1 July 2011 The Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) and World Masters Orienteering Championships (WMOC) will both be getting under way in Europe this weekend.
Donation of old compasses to developing nations Friday, 1 July 2011 The IOF is trying to collect 500 compasses at WOC to donate them to developing orienteering nations.
2012 SILVA National Orienteering League program Tuesday, 28 June 2011 2012 SILVA National Orienteering League program
The World Cup and World Masters MTBO Championships report Monday, 27 June 2011 The World Cup and World Masters MTBO Championships were held recently in Rattvik, Sweden.
New Zealand Pinestars defeat Australian Bushrangers Friday, 10 June 2011 Last weekend near Auckland the New Zealand Pinestars retained the Key/Aspin Trophy, defeating the Australian Bushrangers. Full results are at http://www.qbday2011.co.nz/index.php/results
Australian Sports Foundation donation time Tuesday, 7 June 2011 With June 30 fast approaching, now is the time to make a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Sports Foundation to support orienteering in Australia.
Bushrangers continue competition in New Zealand Sunday, 5 June 2011 The Australian Bushrangers' competition continued in New Zealand today, with the team finding the going tougher than yesterday.
Uppill, Lawford get off to good start in NZ Saturday, 4 June 2011 Simon Uppill and Belinda Lawford got the Bushrangers tour off to a good start with second placings in the first race of the weekend in New Zealand.
Australian Bushrangers in Test Matches against New Zealand this weekend Friday, 3 June 2011 The Australian Bushrangers team is travelling to New Zealand today and has a busy program of 5 events over 3 days in Test Matches against the New Zealand Pinestars.
New Zealand MTBO Jan 2012 Carnival Sunday, 29 May 2011 An Australia-New Zealand MTBO Challenge will be held in the South Island in January 2012
Australian Team for the 2011 World Orienteering Championships Wednesday, 25 May 2011 Australian team to contest the 2011 World Orienteering Championships has been announced
WOC Trials Long Distance Report Monday, 23 May 2011 WOC Trials Long Distance Report
Silva National League sprint and middle results in Tasmania Sunday, 22 May 2011 The third round of the 2011 Silva National Orienteering League kicked off yesterday in Northern Tasmania with sprint and middle distance events. Full story, results and spilts are available on the Orienteering Tasmania news and results pages at http://tasorienteering.asn.au
Round 3 SILVA National Orienteering League preview Friday, 20 May 2011 Round 3 SILVA National Orienteering League preview
Orienteers excel at The North Face 100km Ultramarathon Monday, 16 May 2011 Orienteers excel at The North Face 100km Ultramarathon
SILVA NOL and WOC Trials Event information and Start times Wednesday, 11 May 2011 SILVA NOL and WOC Trials Event information and Start times
2011 WOC selectors and nominees Monday, 9 May 2011 2011 WOC selectors and nominees
Australian Bushrangers Team for June Challenge in New Zealand Tuesday, 3 May 2011 Australian Bushrangers Team for June Challenge in New Zealand
Bluett, Round win again at Australian Middle Distance Championships Monday, 2 May 2011 Grant Bluett and Vanessa Round followed up their Easter wins with victories at the Australian Middle Distance Championships on Sunday, while there were major upsets in both junior classes.
2011 Frazzled Rock Orienteering Carnival concludes Monday, 2 May 2011 Frazzled Rock Orienteering Carnival concludes with the Australian Middle Distance Orienteering Championships
2011 Australian Sprint Championships Saturday, 30 April 2011
Australian team for 2011 Junior World Championships Wednesday, 27 April 2011 Australian team for 2011 Junior World Championships
Phillips and Prendergast Australian Universities champions Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Oscar Phillips of Tasmania won the 2011 men's Australian Universities Championship at Frazzle Rock on Saturday, with Oliver Crosatto of QLD second and Rory McComb of South Australia third. The women's title went to Aislinn Prendergast of Victoria, from Sarah Buckerfirld and Belinda Lawford of the ACT.
Orienteering Australia major award winners announced Monday, 25 April 2011 Orienteering Australia major annual award winners were announced by OA President Bill Jones at the awards ceremony today concluding the Frazzle Rock Easter Three Days Carnival in Western Australia. They included Bob Mouatt (Services to Orienteering), Adrian Jackson (Athlete of the Year), Peter Cutten (Services to Event Management), Susanne Casanova (Coach of the Year), Geoff Lawford (Orienteer of the Year), and Garingal Orienteers (champion club).
Frazzle Rock Wrap Up Monday, 25 April 2011
Easter 2011 Day 1 Saturday, 23 April 2011 Easter 2011 Day 1
Easter 3 Days commences Friday, 22 April 2011 The Elite and Public Prologue events were run successfully today.
New edition of On Track- Orienteering Australia's e-newsletter Thursday, 21 April 2011 New edition of On Track- Orienteering Australia's e-newsletter
Orienteering Story on "Totally Wild" on Wed 27 April Wednesday, 20 April 2011 Orienteering Story on "Totally Wild" on Wed 27 April
Hungarian MTBO World Cup update Tuesday, 19 April 2011 Hungarian MTBO World Cup update
New Chair of Senior Selection panel Tuesday, 19 April 2011 New Chair of Senior Selection panel- Jenny Casanova
Australian MTBO Team Tuesday, 19 April 2011 After the recent 2 days of selection trials held in rugged conditions at Korweinguboora, near Daylesford a 7 person team has been named to attend this year's World Championships to be held in Italy.
Mountain Bike Level 1 Coaching Courses Tuesday, 19 April 2011 Mountain Bike Level 1 Coaching Courses in Victoria and QLD
2011 MTBO National League kicks off Thursday, 14 April 2011 The first round of National MTBO events was held in Victoria last weekend.
Junior Selection panel updated Tuesday, 12 April 2011 Junior Selection panel updated
Grace Crane places in British Champs Tuesday, 12 April 2011 Grace Crane places in British Champs
Authors sought for online information and training guides Monday, 4 April 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to produce online information and training guides for street and park, bush, sprint and mountain bike orienteering. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to John Harding, Executive Officer, Orienteering Australia (ph 0427 107 033) email orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 19 April 2011.
Contributors sought for street and park orienteering manual Monday, 4 April 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to produce an organiser’s manual for street and park orienteering. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to John Harding, Executive Officer, Orienteering Australia (ph 0427 107 033) email orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 19 April 2011.
The Victorian MTBO Champs entries close today Sunday, 3 April 2011 The Victorian MTBO Champs, including selection races for the MTB WOC team- entries close today
Position Vacant- Junior Selection Panel Wednesday, 30 March 2011 Position Vacant- Junior Selection Panel
Position Vacant- Chair of Senior Selection Panel Tuesday, 29 March 2011 Position Vacant- Chair of Senior Selection Panel
Frazzle Rock Easter 2011 Entries close TODAY! Monday, 28 March 2011 Frazzle Rock Easter 2011 Entries close TODAY!
ACT middle and long distance championships Tuesday, 22 March 2011 Entries closing soon for the ACT middle and long distance championships.
2011 Junior World Orienteering Championships - call for nominations Sunday, 20 March 2011 Nominations are called for the Australian team for the 2011 Junior World Orienteering Championships.
Website and digital communications technologies consultancy Friday, 18 March 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking applications to undertake a consultancy project to define the requirements for an integrated website and supporting digital communication technologies for Orienteering Australia and State Associations, and consider options for the implementation of these requirements.
2011-12 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women Friday, 18 March 2011 The Australian Sports Commission has announced that applications are now open for the 2011-12 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women. Applications close on 29 April 2011. Visit www.ausport.gov.au/women
Rob Preston appointed Orienteering Australia Website Communications Manager Monday, 14 March 2011 Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce that High Performance Operations and Promotions Manager Rob Preston has been appointed to the additional position of Orienteering Australia Website Communications Manager.
2012 SILVA National Orienteering League- Call for Applications Thursday, 10 March 2011 2012 SILVA National Orienteering League- Call for Applications
2011 National Elite Squad and WOC Selection Criteria Tuesday, 8 March 2011 2011 National Elite Squad and WOC Selection Criteria
Orienteering Australia Vacancy: Website Communications Manager Sunday, 27 February 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to fill a part-time position of Website Communications Manager. The position requires very good coordination, liaison, writing and IT skills in the areas of modern media. The position is part-time, one day a week and will be reviewed after 12 months. Expressions of interest should be sent to the Executive Officer (ph 0427 107 033) at orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 11 March.
MTBO Squad Newsletter Thursday, 24 February 2011 February 2011
Australian Team for MTBO WOC and JWOC - selection nominations Thursday, 24 February 2011 Nominations for the Australian MTBO WOC & JWOC team are due BEFORE March 1.
Orienteering Service of Australia under new ownership Wednesday, 23 February 2011 New owner Ned Macdonald has advised that Orienteering Service of Australia (OSoA) has changed hands. In December 2010 the OSoA business was sold to SnapFold Australia. OSoA has the same web address www.osoa.com.au and the same phone number (03) 9017 4835. The fax number (03)9388 1916, however, has changed. Email info@osoa.com.au
2011 Oceania & Australian Championships carnival website now available Wednesday, 23 February 2011 All orienteers are invited to participate in the 2011 Oceania and Australian Championships carnival which caters for all ages and levels of fitness and ability in both the individual events and the relays. The website is now available at www.oceania2011.asn.au
MTBO National Rankings for 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Multiple World Champion Adrian Jackson and Australian team member Mary Fien were our top ranked MTBO riders for 2010.
Tassie “young gun” MTB riders do well! Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Anti-Doping: Get Educated! Monday, 14 February 2011 ASADA e-Learning is a new anti-doping education tool developed for the Australian sporting community by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).
Entries to the Capital Orienteering Festival are open Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Entries to the 2011 Capital Orienteering Festival have opened.
Successful MTBO Training Camp ends Monday, 24 January 2011
Frazzle Rock Easter Carnival in Western Australia 2011 Friday, 21 January 2011 Early Bird Entry closes on January 31st 2011.
Queensland floods Wednesday, 12 January 2011 A discussion forum has been set up for news, offers of/requests for assistance etc. for Queensland orienteers affected by the floods.
Capital Orienteering Festival fits with the Canberra Festival Friday, 7 January 2011 Capital Orienteering Festival fits with the Canberra Festival
Christmas 5 Days wrap up Monday, 3 January 2011 Christmas 5 Days event reports are on this website and at http://www.nsw.orienteering.asn.au/ Full results, splits and Routegadget maps are at http://www.nsw.orienteering.asn.au/ Photos can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/jgh2009/Christmas5DaysOrienteering# The 2011 Christmas 5 Days will be on the NSW Central Coast.
2011 News Archive Item Summary
Selection events for Australian Teams to the various 2012 World Orienteering Championships. Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Oceania 2011 Video Highlights Monday, 19 December 2011 Please enjoy the action from the Oceania Championship races in Victoria
Orienteering Australia Conference highlights Tuesday, 13 December 2011 The annual Orienteering Australia Conference was held over the weekend of 10-11 December at the Australian Institute of Sport. Major decisions included a website overhaul and setting up a committee to evaluate whether to bid for a future World Orienteering Championships.
National Junior Squad, Junior Development Squad announced Wednesday, 7 December 2011 The National Junior Squad and Junior Development Squad for 2012 have been announced.
Orienteering Australia Member Christmas Offer - LineBreak Performance Products Tuesday, 6 December 2011 Orienteering Australia Member Christmas Offer - LineBreak Performance Products
Australian MTBO team for NZ Challenge announced. Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Foot O Training Opportunities and Beechworth embargo. Friday, 18 November 2011 National Elite Squad training camp Jan 2-9 2012 based at Beechworth, Victoria.
Foot O Training Opportunities and Beechworth embargo. Friday, 18 November 2011
Aussies do well in Venice! Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Aussies do well in Venice. Tuesday, 15 November 2011
MT BIKE UPDATE Friday, 11 November 2011
Appointment of WOC and JWOC Officials. Sunday, 6 November 2011
Aussie orienteers start Adventure Racing World Championships in Tasmania. Wednesday, 2 November 2011
XMAS 5 DAYS 2011 Monday, 31 October 2011 XMAS 5 DAYS 2011- Newcastle and Central Coast NSW
National Senior Squad announced. Friday, 28 October 2011
MTBO NEWS, INCLUDING CHALLENGE CLASSES. Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Melanie Simpson and Ricky Thackray Top the 2011 National MTBO Series Monday, 24 October 2011 The 2011 MTBO National League concluded at the NSW Championships held last weekend.
MTBO World no 1 at NSW Champs! Saturday, 22 October 2011
Oceania Championships 2011: GPS analysis Thursday, 20 October 2011 Courtesy of Jan Kocbach, World of O
Lost Property From Oceania-Aust Champs Wednesday, 19 October 2011 Many items of lost property were accumulated by the end of the Oceania Championships
MTBO Championships summary Sunday, 16 October 2011
Oceania & Australian MTBO Titles this weekend in Victoria. Thursday, 13 October 2011
Anti-Doping 2012 Prohibited list released. Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Australian Long Distance and Oceania Relay Results Saturday, 8 October 2011 The 2011 Australian Long Distance and Oceania Relay results are now available
Oceania Sprint Results Friday, 7 October 2011 The 2011 Oceania Sprint results are now available.
Tasmania win Australian Schools Championships Thursday, 6 October 2011 Tasmania have won the Australian Schools Championships after a consistent set of results in the relays on Wednesday.
Quarantine Requirements - Oceania Sprint Distance Championships Thursday, 6 October 2011
2011 Australian Schools Orienteering Champs Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Arena Spectacular at Yackandandah Sunday, 2 October 2011 Oceania Championships results available
Australia hold off NZ narrowly in Individual Challenge Sunday, 2 October 2011 Australia have narrowly held off New Zealand in the Australia-New Zealand Individual Challenge, winning 9 classes to 6.
Oceania Orienteering Carnival starts on Saturday Thursday, 29 September 2011 Oceania Orienteering Carnival starts on Saturday
Oceania 2011 Event Program Published Thursday, 22 September 2011 Event Booklets and Start Lists are now on the website
Minister’s Foreword Wednesday, 21 September 2011 2011 Oceania Orienteering Championships
Orienteering to Feature on TV Thursday, 15 September 2011 Orienteering to Feature on TV show- The Great South East on Sunday 11 September.
Positions Vacant- Elite and Junior Elite Coaches Monday, 12 September 2011 Positions Vacant- Elite and Junior Elite Coaches
National MTBO Coach Appointment. Sunday, 4 September 2011
Elite and junior teams announced to compete against NZ Thursday, 1 September 2011 The elite and junior teams have been announced to compete against New Zealand during the Oceania Championships week, in the Australia-NZ Challenge and the elite Test matches.
Final chance to be part of the Oceania Carnival 2011 Action Thursday, 1 September 2011 Entries close September 4
Tom Goddard and Steve Cusworth make top twenty in MTBO sprint. Sunday, 28 August 2011
Seventh place for MTBO JWOC relay. Saturday, 27 August 2011
Tom bolts to another top ten in MTBO Friday, 26 August 2011
Be part of the Oceania Carnival 2011 Action! Enter now Thursday, 25 August 2011 The online entry system will be open until 4 September 2011
Tom Goddard storms to 9th position Wednesday, 24 August 2011
MTBO WORLDS Long Qualifer Report Tuesday, 23 August 2011
World MTBO Championships preview Sunday, 21 August 2011
WOC2011 Relays – France triumphs in the men and Finland wins first gold of the week in the women! Sunday, 21 August 2011
Middle Distance Final La Féclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Saturday, 20 August 2011
Middle distance preview La Féclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Friday, 19 August 2011
Long Final Wrap up La Croix du Nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Thursday, 18 August 2011
Long Final Update La croix du nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Thursday, 18 August 2011
Long Final Preview La croix du nivolet – La Feclaz, Savoie Grand Revard Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Sprint Final in Chambery a Swedish and Swiss Affair! Wednesday, 17 August 2011
World Championship Sprint Qualifications in Aix Les Bains Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Round and Crane qualify for the WOC2011 middle final! Monday, 15 August 2011
Dent qualifies for the long final; now it's time to qualify for the middle. Sunday, 14 August 2011 Dent qualifies for the long final; now it's time to qualify for the middle.
WOC 2011 starts today! Saturday, 13 August 2011 The 2011 World Orienteering Champs starts today with the long qualification. The races are in the foothills of the French Alps at about 1200 metres above sea level.  The terrain is made up of two distinct types: one is steep and fast, open running meadows which contrasts with the karst (rock) forest that has rocky intricate details with poor run ability in rocky areas. The team is fit and well and settling into their accommodation in France. If you want to follow all the action go to woc2011.fr,  otherwise worldofo.com will probably have some information going up if that doesn't work. The start times for the long qualification are: Aislinn Predergast: 11.36 am (7.36 pm AEST) Jasmine Neve: 12.09 pm (8.09 pm AEST) Vanessa Round: 12.51 pm (8.51 pm AEST) Rob Preston: 2.19 pm (10.19 pm AEST) Julian Dent: 2.31 pm (10.31 pm AEST) There are three heats for the men and three for the women, and the first 15 in each heat qualify for the final. There are 118 starters in t
WOC 2011 starts today! Saturday, 13 August 2011
Australian Boomerangs prepare for WOC 2011 Friday, 12 August 2011 Australian Boomerangs prepare for WOC 2011 in France, and MTB WOC in Italy.
Call for elite nominations to Bushrangers team Thursday, 11 August 2011 Jenny Casanova, Chair of the Senior Selection Panel, is calling for nominations from M21E and W21E competitors to represent Australia in Test matches and Australia-New Zealand Challenge events during the Oceania carnival in October.
Live GPS tracking spectator entertainment hits Australia Wednesday, 10 August 2011 Australian Orienteering has hit new heights, with the excitement of live GPS tracking and video being offered at an event in Australia for the very first time. Make sure you are at the 2011 Oceania Championships for an experience you won't forget!
Australian team for ANZ Challenge in veterans age groups announced Friday, 5 August 2011 The Australian team in the Veterans age groups for the Australia-New Zealand Challenge at the Oceania Championships has been announced.
Firman and Fien win QLD MTBO Championships Wednesday, 3 August 2011 The QLD MTBO Champs for 2011 has been run and won, with 2 National Team members featuring highly in the results. The Mens Open (Elite) class was won by rider Chris Firman and the Womens Open (Elite) class by Mary Fien.
Round 2 of Australian MTBO Series completed Tuesday, 2 August 2011 Warm Queensland conditions and tall-grass on tracks greeted over 70 riders in Round 2 National MTBO Series at the weekend.
Australians continue to have a presence in the European season Sunday, 31 July 2011 Australians continue to have a presence in the European season, in both the recently-concluded Swedish 5-Days and the forthcoming Swiss O Week.
Searching for Jewish orienteers in Australia Wednesday, 27 July 2011 The Maccabiah Sports Committee has conditionally agreed to include orienteering — for the first time ever — at the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2013. Final approval requires the Israel Sport Orienteering Association (ISOA) to submit a list of 40 Jewish, non-Israeli, orienteering athletes by 22 August 2011. If you are a Jewish orienteer, or know someone who is, please contact Doron Kaynar, ISOA Maccabiah Coordinator: doronks@smile.net.il
2012 Australia-New Zealand MTBO Challenge Team selection Thursday, 21 July 2011 The 2012 Australia-New Zealand MTBO Orienteering Challenge will be contested at the Otago MTBO Carnival in the Long, Middle and Sprint Distance Championships from 8-14 January 2012. To nominate for the AUS MTBO Team: Please advise your name, age class, state and club, email address, phone numbers, and whether you need an Australian MTBO jersey on the “Register” page of the www.otagomtbotrip.weebly.comby 21 August 2011.
National Mountain Bike Orienteering Selection Panel nominations Friday, 15 July 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in being on the National MTBO Selection panel. Interested people should forward their name, email and phone contact details to the OA High Performance Manager, Kay Haarsma, at kayhaarsma@hotmail.com, by 2 August.
Manager sought for Australian team for ANZ Challenge Tuesday, 12 July 2011 A manager is sought for the Australian team for this year’s Australia-New Zealand Foot Orienteering Challenge, to be contested at the Oceania Long Distance and Relay Championships in October. Please contact Orienteering Australia as soon as possible through the Executive Officer, John Harding, at orienteering@netspeed.com.au
2011 Australia-New Zealand Foot O Challenge team selection Tuesday, 12 July 2011 The 2011 Australia-New Zealand Foot O Challenge will be contested at the Oceania Long Distance and Relay Championships in October. Teams of 3 will be selected in each of the following age groups: M-16, 20, 21, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70; W-16, 20, 21, 40, 50, 60 Any Australian citizen (regardless of where they live) is eligible; non-Australian citizens are not.
JWOC 2011 concludes with the Relay race Saturday, 9 July 2011 JWOC 2011 concludes with the Relay race
Susanne Casanova takes silver at WMOC Saturday, 9 July 2011 Susanne Casanova has won Australia's only medal of the World Masters Orienteering Championships, taking silver in the W35 long distance final.
Lachlan Dow 36th in JWOC middle distance final Thursday, 7 July 2011 Lachlan Dow was the best of the two Australians in the middle distance A finals at the Junior World Orienteering Championships today, placing 36th.
13 Australians qualify for WMOC long distance A finals Thursday, 7 July 2011 13 Australians qualified for long distance A finals at the World Masters Orienteering Championships after today's second qualifying race.
JWOC 2011- Middle Distance Qualifications Wednesday, 6 July 2011 JWOC 2011- Middle Distance Qualifications
Another WMOC qualifying win by Jim Russell Wednesday, 6 July 2011 Jim Russell took the honours for Australia on the first of two days of qualifying for the World Masters long distance, winning his heat in M50.
Solid performances by Australian men at JWOC long distance Tuesday, 5 July 2011 It was a day of solid if unspectacular performances for the Australian men in today's long distance event at the Junior World Orienteering Championships.
Provisional JWOC sprint results Monday, 4 July 2011 Provisional Australian results in the JWOC sprint.
Three Australians in top ten at WMOC sprint Monday, 4 July 2011 Three Australians reached the top ten at today's World Masters sprint final, led by Susanne Casanova's 5th in W35.
22 Australians through to WMOC sprint finals Sunday, 3 July 2011 22 Australians have reached the sprint finals, to be held tomorrow, at the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Hungary.
JWOC and WMOC about to start in Europe Friday, 1 July 2011 The Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) and World Masters Orienteering Championships (WMOC) will both be getting under way in Europe this weekend.
Donation of old compasses to developing nations Friday, 1 July 2011 The IOF is trying to collect 500 compasses at WOC to donate them to developing orienteering nations.
2012 SILVA National Orienteering League program Tuesday, 28 June 2011 2012 SILVA National Orienteering League program
The World Cup and World Masters MTBO Championships report Monday, 27 June 2011 The World Cup and World Masters MTBO Championships were held recently in Rattvik, Sweden.
New Zealand Pinestars defeat Australian Bushrangers Friday, 10 June 2011 Last weekend near Auckland the New Zealand Pinestars retained the Key/Aspin Trophy, defeating the Australian Bushrangers. Full results are at http://www.qbday2011.co.nz/index.php/results
Australian Sports Foundation donation time Tuesday, 7 June 2011 With June 30 fast approaching, now is the time to make a tax-deductible donation through the Australian Sports Foundation to support orienteering in Australia.
Bushrangers continue competition in New Zealand Sunday, 5 June 2011 The Australian Bushrangers' competition continued in New Zealand today, with the team finding the going tougher than yesterday.
Uppill, Lawford get off to good start in NZ Saturday, 4 June 2011 Simon Uppill and Belinda Lawford got the Bushrangers tour off to a good start with second placings in the first race of the weekend in New Zealand.
Australian Bushrangers in Test Matches against New Zealand this weekend Friday, 3 June 2011 The Australian Bushrangers team is travelling to New Zealand today and has a busy program of 5 events over 3 days in Test Matches against the New Zealand Pinestars.
New Zealand MTBO Jan 2012 Carnival Sunday, 29 May 2011 An Australia-New Zealand MTBO Challenge will be held in the South Island in January 2012
Australian Team for the 2011 World Orienteering Championships Wednesday, 25 May 2011 Australian team to contest the 2011 World Orienteering Championships has been announced
WOC Trials Long Distance Report Monday, 23 May 2011 WOC Trials Long Distance Report
Silva National League sprint and middle results in Tasmania Sunday, 22 May 2011 The third round of the 2011 Silva National Orienteering League kicked off yesterday in Northern Tasmania with sprint and middle distance events. Full story, results and spilts are available on the Orienteering Tasmania news and results pages at http://tasorienteering.asn.au
Round 3 SILVA National Orienteering League preview Friday, 20 May 2011 Round 3 SILVA National Orienteering League preview
Orienteers excel at The North Face 100km Ultramarathon Monday, 16 May 2011 Orienteers excel at The North Face 100km Ultramarathon
SILVA NOL and WOC Trials Event information and Start times Wednesday, 11 May 2011 SILVA NOL and WOC Trials Event information and Start times
2011 WOC selectors and nominees Monday, 9 May 2011 2011 WOC selectors and nominees
Australian Bushrangers Team for June Challenge in New Zealand Tuesday, 3 May 2011 Australian Bushrangers Team for June Challenge in New Zealand
Bluett, Round win again at Australian Middle Distance Championships Monday, 2 May 2011 Grant Bluett and Vanessa Round followed up their Easter wins with victories at the Australian Middle Distance Championships on Sunday, while there were major upsets in both junior classes.
2011 Frazzled Rock Orienteering Carnival concludes Monday, 2 May 2011 Frazzled Rock Orienteering Carnival concludes with the Australian Middle Distance Orienteering Championships
2011 Australian Sprint Championships Saturday, 30 April 2011
Australian team for 2011 Junior World Championships Wednesday, 27 April 2011 Australian team for 2011 Junior World Championships
Phillips and Prendergast Australian Universities champions Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Oscar Phillips of Tasmania won the 2011 men's Australian Universities Championship at Frazzle Rock on Saturday, with Oliver Crosatto of QLD second and Rory McComb of South Australia third. The women's title went to Aislinn Prendergast of Victoria, from Sarah Buckerfirld and Belinda Lawford of the ACT.
Orienteering Australia major award winners announced Monday, 25 April 2011 Orienteering Australia major annual award winners were announced by OA President Bill Jones at the awards ceremony today concluding the Frazzle Rock Easter Three Days Carnival in Western Australia. They included Bob Mouatt (Services to Orienteering), Adrian Jackson (Athlete of the Year), Peter Cutten (Services to Event Management), Susanne Casanova (Coach of the Year), Geoff Lawford (Orienteer of the Year), and Garingal Orienteers (champion club).
Frazzle Rock Wrap Up Monday, 25 April 2011
Easter 2011 Day 1 Saturday, 23 April 2011 Easter 2011 Day 1
Easter 3 Days commences Friday, 22 April 2011 The Elite and Public Prologue events were run successfully today.
New edition of On Track- Orienteering Australia's e-newsletter Thursday, 21 April 2011 New edition of On Track- Orienteering Australia's e-newsletter
Orienteering Story on "Totally Wild" on Wed 27 April Wednesday, 20 April 2011 Orienteering Story on "Totally Wild" on Wed 27 April
Hungarian MTBO World Cup update Tuesday, 19 April 2011 Hungarian MTBO World Cup update
New Chair of Senior Selection panel Tuesday, 19 April 2011 New Chair of Senior Selection panel- Jenny Casanova
Australian MTBO Team Tuesday, 19 April 2011 After the recent 2 days of selection trials held in rugged conditions at Korweinguboora, near Daylesford a 7 person team has been named to attend this year's World Championships to be held in Italy.
Mountain Bike Level 1 Coaching Courses Tuesday, 19 April 2011 Mountain Bike Level 1 Coaching Courses in Victoria and QLD
2011 MTBO National League kicks off Thursday, 14 April 2011 The first round of National MTBO events was held in Victoria last weekend.
Junior Selection panel updated Tuesday, 12 April 2011 Junior Selection panel updated
Grace Crane places in British Champs Tuesday, 12 April 2011 Grace Crane places in British Champs
Authors sought for online information and training guides Monday, 4 April 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to produce online information and training guides for street and park, bush, sprint and mountain bike orienteering. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to John Harding, Executive Officer, Orienteering Australia (ph 0427 107 033) email orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 19 April 2011.
Contributors sought for street and park orienteering manual Monday, 4 April 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to produce an organiser’s manual for street and park orienteering. Expressions of interest should be forwarded to John Harding, Executive Officer, Orienteering Australia (ph 0427 107 033) email orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 19 April 2011.
The Victorian MTBO Champs entries close today Sunday, 3 April 2011 The Victorian MTBO Champs, including selection races for the MTB WOC team- entries close today
Position Vacant- Junior Selection Panel Wednesday, 30 March 2011 Position Vacant- Junior Selection Panel
Position Vacant- Chair of Senior Selection Panel Tuesday, 29 March 2011 Position Vacant- Chair of Senior Selection Panel
Frazzle Rock Easter 2011 Entries close TODAY! Monday, 28 March 2011 Frazzle Rock Easter 2011 Entries close TODAY!
ACT middle and long distance championships Tuesday, 22 March 2011 Entries closing soon for the ACT middle and long distance championships.
2011 Junior World Orienteering Championships - call for nominations Sunday, 20 March 2011 Nominations are called for the Australian team for the 2011 Junior World Orienteering Championships.
Website and digital communications technologies consultancy Friday, 18 March 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking applications to undertake a consultancy project to define the requirements for an integrated website and supporting digital communication technologies for Orienteering Australia and State Associations, and consider options for the implementation of these requirements.
2011-12 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women Friday, 18 March 2011 The Australian Sports Commission has announced that applications are now open for the 2011-12 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women. Applications close on 29 April 2011. Visit www.ausport.gov.au/women
Rob Preston appointed Orienteering Australia Website Communications Manager Monday, 14 March 2011 Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce that High Performance Operations and Promotions Manager Rob Preston has been appointed to the additional position of Orienteering Australia Website Communications Manager.
2012 SILVA National Orienteering League- Call for Applications Thursday, 10 March 2011 2012 SILVA National Orienteering League- Call for Applications
2011 National Elite Squad and WOC Selection Criteria Tuesday, 8 March 2011 2011 National Elite Squad and WOC Selection Criteria
Orienteering Australia Vacancy: Website Communications Manager Sunday, 27 February 2011 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to fill a part-time position of Website Communications Manager. The position requires very good coordination, liaison, writing and IT skills in the areas of modern media. The position is part-time, one day a week and will be reviewed after 12 months. Expressions of interest should be sent to the Executive Officer (ph 0427 107 033) at orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 11 March.
MTBO Squad Newsletter Thursday, 24 February 2011 February 2011
Australian Team for MTBO WOC and JWOC - selection nominations Thursday, 24 February 2011 Nominations for the Australian MTBO WOC & JWOC team are due BEFORE March 1.
Orienteering Service of Australia under new ownership Wednesday, 23 February 2011 New owner Ned Macdonald has advised that Orienteering Service of Australia (OSoA) has changed hands. In December 2010 the OSoA business was sold to SnapFold Australia. OSoA has the same web address www.osoa.com.au and the same phone number (03) 9017 4835. The fax number (03)9388 1916, however, has changed. Email info@osoa.com.au
2011 Oceania & Australian Championships carnival website now available Wednesday, 23 February 2011 All orienteers are invited to participate in the 2011 Oceania and Australian Championships carnival which caters for all ages and levels of fitness and ability in both the individual events and the relays. The website is now available at www.oceania2011.asn.au
MTBO National Rankings for 2010 Tuesday, 22 February 2011 Multiple World Champion Adrian Jackson and Australian team member Mary Fien were our top ranked MTBO riders for 2010.
Tassie “young gun” MTB riders do well! Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Anti-Doping: Get Educated! Monday, 14 February 2011 ASADA e-Learning is a new anti-doping education tool developed for the Australian sporting community by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).
Entries to the Capital Orienteering Festival are open Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Entries to the 2011 Capital Orienteering Festival have opened.
Successful MTBO Training Camp ends Monday, 24 January 2011
Frazzle Rock Easter Carnival in Western Australia 2011 Friday, 21 January 2011 Early Bird Entry closes on January 31st 2011.
Queensland floods Wednesday, 12 January 2011 A discussion forum has been set up for news, offers of/requests for assistance etc. for Queensland orienteers affected by the floods.
Capital Orienteering Festival fits with the Canberra Festival Friday, 7 January 2011 Capital Orienteering Festival fits with the Canberra Festival
Christmas 5 Days wrap up Monday, 3 January 2011 Christmas 5 Days event reports are on this website and at http://www.nsw.orienteering.asn.au/ Full results, splits and Routegadget maps are at http://www.nsw.orienteering.asn.au/ Photos can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/jgh2009/Christmas5DaysOrienteering# The 2011 Christmas 5 Days will be on the NSW Central Coast.