2019 – Another Year of Progress in the Central Highlands WORD S WE NDY TAV E R NA - C H O C P RE SID E NT PHOTOS M AR K HE NNE SSE Y
Thanks to our club members and supporters who have assisted with our events over the past 12 months, an enthusiastic community of local orienteers is growing in the Macedon Ranges area. Without the time, energy and enthusiasm of our local people we really could not have put on such a successful and diverse range of events.
at risk of running out of maps. Fortunately Kathryn had brought spares and additional courses were quickly handdrawn so all could run / walk with a map. With a more challenging bush setting compared to some MelbushO events, we were very impressed that all beginners finished their courses without mispunching.
Our 2019 season commenced in May, with a MelBushO event held at Macedon Regional Park. Many groups of families and friends completed courses together, exceeding our estimations. With close to 200 participants on the day we were
Partnering with Eureka – a small group of club members ran an event on the Blowhole – Hepburn map as part of their winter series. The opportunity to course set in this physically challenging terrain was much appreciated. With the assistance
Lois Ewels with grandchildren; David Gossip; Jane Ewels.
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