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. 

Leading the way was Susanne Casanova, who reinforced her status as a genuine medal chance in W35 after remaining in second place after the two qualifying races. The other standout was Jim Russell, who was unable to repeat his victory from Tuesday but still qualified third in his heat.

Hermann Wehner had a better run today and finished 7th in M85, while Paul Adrian will go through to the final as one of five finishers in M90. Other top-ten qualifiers were Ann Ingwersen (6th in W65), John Hodsdon (8th in M70) and Jenny Casanova (10th in W35). A potentially interesting Australian contest looms in M40, where Paul Liggins and Blair Trewin both qualified 11th in their respective heats and will start two minutes apart in Friday's final.

The remaining Australian qualifiers were Debbie Davey (12th) and Mary Macdonald (23rd) in W50, Lynda Rapkins (14th) in W55 and Val Hodsdon (18th) in W60. There were also a number of near-misses, perhaps the most unfortunate being that of Alex Davey, who was 7th today but had left himself with too much to do and fell two places short.
 
   
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.