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AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS PREVIEW
Here we show you the past ASOC winners and preview this year’s State Teams for you to follow during the events.
PREVIEW
Following a nearly two‑year hiatus due to COVID the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships, perhaps better known as ASOC, are back. They form an integral part of the national Australian Championships carnival which will be hosted by Tasmania in just a few weeks time. In that two‑year time period many of the names and faces have changed with some of the Seniors moving on to open competition classes and an influx of new schools orienteers into the State Teams, particularly amongst the Juniors. They will be joined by two Teams from New Zealand comprising many who we may not have seen before on this side of “the ditch”. And the races are also open to “independent students” who have missed selection into representative Teams but are endorsed by their State/Territory Association, or Orienteering NZ for NZ athletes, as having demonstrated the competencies necessary to complete in the class entered. Allowing independent students to compete alongside Schools team members allows more students further avenues to engage with Orienteering. Independent students have the same age restrictions as Schools team members. Schools competition will commence with the Sprint Championships on Tuesday 28th September at Bicheno, followed the next day by the Long Distance Championships at Mt Pearson, near St Helens, and the Relays at Mt Pearson on Thursday 30th. Good luck to all those competing. You will all enjoy the fantastic atmosphere that is ASOC and come away with the experience of a lifetime. And we’re sure that you will all remember your performances for a long time to come. Some may even come away with the trophies.
Winners State 2016
ACT
2017
ACT
2018
ACT
2019
NSW
Senior Girls – Sprint – Long – Relay Senior Boys – Sprint – Long – Relay Junior Girls – Sprint – Long – Relay Junior Boys – Sprint – Long – Relay
Tara Melhuish (ACT) Caroline Pigerre (QLD) Queensland Tara Melhuish (ACT) Tara Melhuish (ACT) ACT Joanna George (SA) Joanna George (SA) SA Zoe Melhuish (ACT) Ella Cuthbert (ACT) ACT
Angus Haines (SA) Patrick Jaffe (VIC) Victoria Aston Key (VIC) Aston Key (VIC) ACT Aston Key (VIC) Aston Key (VIC) ACT Grant Reinbott (QLD) Dante Afnan (SA) ACT
Joanna George (SA) Zoe Melhuish (ACT) ACT Zoe Melhuish (ACT) Joanna George (SA) ACT Niamh Cassar (NSW) Iida Lehtonen (NSW) ACT Nea Shingler (NSW) Iida Lehtonen (NSW) NSW
Dante Afnan (SA) Tristan Miller (ACT) NSW Alvin Craig (NSW) Alvin Craig (NSW) Queensland
David Stocks (ACT) Samuel Garbellini (QLD) ACT Alvin Craig (NSW) Alvin Craig (NSW) NSW
Junior Girls: Katie Clauson, Ilanna McDougal, Liana Stubbs Junior Boys: Euan Best, Marcus Deganaar, Alejandro Fisher, Hugh Giblin, Hudson Hughes, Eddie Stoner Senior Girls: Sophie Best, Zali McComb, Tara Powell, Julia Powell‑Davies Senior Boys: Thomas Garde, Riley Kerr, Jett McComb, Ben Poortenaar, Niko Stoner, Will Whittington, Jack Whickham arrival of seven new team members. Thomas Garde joins our eager Senior Boys team alongside Riley Kerr, Ben Poortenaar, Niko Stoner, Jett McComb, Jack Wickham and co‑captain Will Whittington. In the Junior Boys, Alejandro Fisher, Hugh Giblin and Hudson Hughes will be gaining their experience with our competitive returning juniors, Marcus Degenaar, Eddie Stoner and Euan Best. Fewer in number, all new this year and very determined, our Junior Girls, Liana Stubbs, Ilanna McDougall and Katie Clauson are well supported by our enthusiastic Senior Girls, Sophie Best, Julia Powell‑Davies, Tara Powell and co‑captain Zali McComb who plan to make the most of their home soil advantage. Congratulations to all the athletes selected.
It is with tremendous excitement that the 2021 Tasmanian Schools Team gears up to welcome all the other States and NZ after the disappointment of last year. We are particularly looking forward to showcasing our skills in our own magnificent backyard. With a two year ‘break’ comes the
Katie Clauson. Ilanna McDougall. Liana Stubbs. Euan Best. Marcus Degenaar.
Alejandro Fisher. Hugh Giblin. Hudson Hughes. Eddie Stoner. Sophie Best.
Zali McComb. Tara Powell. Julia Powell-Davies. Thomas Garde. Riley Kerr.
Junior Girls: Kate Braid, Amy Dufty and Ruby Phillips. Junior Boys: Eckart Bosman, Liam Dufty, Isaac Madden, Joseph Coleman and Lachlan Braid. Senior Girls: Zali Dale, Caitlin Madden and Sasha Eves. Senior Boys: Aldo Bosman, Patrick Dufty, Mason Eves and Alastair Phillips. Coaches: Rachel West and Craig Dufty. Manager: Graham Braid. Congratulations to all of you!
Lachlan Braid: How many ASOC Carnivals? This is my first ASOC. Which event are you most looking forward to? The Sprint event because it looks like a unique map. What other sports do you do? Cricket and hockey. Liam Dufty: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? The Sprint – it’s the shortest. Other sports? Tennis. Joseph Coleman: ASOC Carnivals? Three. Favourite event? Sprint. Other sports? Hockey. Isaac Madden: How many ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? Long Distance. I am excited to try some new terrain and see how I go. Other sports? Dancing. Zali Dale: ASOC Carnivals? Four. Favourite event? The relay, an exciting team event and a great excuse to wear funky socks! Other sports? Hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball, athletics, cross-country. Eckart Bosman: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? Long Distance. I am excited to add the Tassie terrian to my bush experience. Other sports? Rowing and cricket. Kate Braid: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? The Relay because it’s the most team involved. Other sports? Hockey. Amy Dufty: ASOC Carnivals? This is my first. Favourite event? Sprint, I enjoy doing Sprints the most. Other sports? Hockey. Ruby Phillips: ASOC Carnivals? My first. Favourite event? The Relay – it will be fun and exciting being in a team. Other sports? Hockey, water polo, soccer, cross country, netball. Alastair Phillips: ASOC Carnivals? My first. Most looking forward to? Travelling to Tasmania, I’ve never been before. Other sports? Tennis, Lacrosse, Hockey. Aldo Bosman: ASOC Carnivals? Four. Favourite event? Relay. Stripy socks. Other sports? Rowing. Patrick Dufty: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? I usually enjoy the Long Distance. Other sports? Motorkhana. Mason Eves: ASOC Carnivals? Six or more. Favourite event? Relay, best sense of team. Other sports? Mountain biking. Caitlin Madden: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? All of them. I’m just excited about going. Other sports? Netball, dancing. Sasha Eves: ASOC Carnivals? Two. Favourite event? The sprint, due to missing last year – I enjoy the fast navigation – it’s my strongest event. Other sports? Cycling and dance.
Kate Braid. Amy Dufty. Ruby Phillips. Eckart Bosman. Liam Dufty.
Isaac Madden. Joseph Coleman. Lachlan Braid. Zali Dale. Caitlin Madden.
Junior Girls: Hannah Adams, Sophie Arthur, Maya Bennette, Milla Key, Sammy Love Junior Boys: Aeon Greenhan, Lucas Kent, Matthew Layton, Ashley White Senior Girls: Claire Adams, Amber Louw, Sophie Taverna Senior Boys: Torren Arthur, Henri du Toit, Jensen Key, James Love, Callum White Officials: Clare Brownridge and Patrick Jaffe Manager: Bruce Arthur Orienteering Victoria is proud to announce the Victorian Team that will compete in the 2021 Australian Schools Orienteering Championships in Tasmania. We are very excited to welcome eight new students to the team, along with nine experienced members. These students are champions of lockdowns, and are looking forward to translating that to successful performances in the forest.
Hannah Adams Sophie Arthur Maya Bennette Milla Key Sammy Love
Aeon Greenhan Lucas Kent Matthew Layton Ashley White
Claire Adams Amber Louw Sophie Taverna
Junior Girls: Rebecca Craig (NC), Maggie Mackay (UR), Lyra Simpson (BF), Savanna Sweeney (WH), Erika Enderby (NC), Lilja Lehtonen* (GO) Junior Boys: Lachlan Coady (WH), Alex Woolford (BB), Cooper Horley (GO), Will Kay (WH) Senior Girls: Mikayla Enderby (NC), Nea Shingler (BF), Julia Barbour (BF), Louise Barbour (BF) Senior Boys: Jamie Woolford (BB), Oliver Freeman (BF), Oskar Mella (NC), Oscar Woolford (BB), Sam Woolford (BB), Clyde McGhee (BN)) Congratulations to the members of the 2021 NSW Schools team (The Carbines) who will represent NSW at the Australian Championships in Tasmania in September. The team of 20 includes orienteers from seven different clubs and also three family groups.
Rebecca Craig Maggie Mackay Lyra Simpson Savanna Sweeney Erika Enderby
Lilja Lehtonen Lachlan Cody Alex Woolford Cooper Horley Will Kay
Mikayla Enderby Nea Shingler Julia Barbour Louise Barbour Jamie Woolford
Junior Girls: Gemma Burley, Bella White, Sienna White, Jessica Jarvis Junior Boys: Austin Clem, Ben Marschall, Mitchell Morcom, Marcus Cazzolato, Duncan Still Senior Girls: Ana Penck, Lucy Burley, Zoe Carter, Abbie Faulkner, Jemima Lloyd Senior Boys: Toby Cazzolato, Max Grivell, Jack Marschall, Remi Afnan, Oscar Johnston, Leith Soden
Junior Boys: First year at nationals for Ben Marschall, Marcus Cazzolato, Duncan Still and Austin Clem (one of our few athletes from Port Lincoln) who are joined by Mitchell Morcom. Each loves the challenge of competing with many other fantastic orienteers. Junior Girls: For strong athletes Gemma Burley and Bella White this will be their first nationals, while Sienna White and Jessica Jarvis will be keen to showcase their improvement. Senior Boys: Leith Soden brings entertainment and makes everyone laugh, is still working hard in his training towards nationals, as are experienced orienteers Toby Cazzolato, Max Grivell, Jack Marschall, Remi Afnan and Oscar Johnston. Senior Girls: Jemima Lloyd is the most experienced senior girl (and competitive Milo drinker), heading into her fourth nationals. She will be joined by multi‑sport athletes Abbie Faulkner, Lucy Burley, Zoe Carter, and Ana Penck who has been very dedicated to her training this year. Text & photos - Evalin Brautigam.
Gemma Burley Bella White Sienna White Jessica Jarvis Austin Clem
Ben Marschall Mitchell Morcom Marcus Cazzolato Duncan Still Ana Penck
Lucy Burley Zoe Carter Abbie Faulkner Jemima Lloyd Toby Cazzolato
Junior Girls: Sanda Halpin, Luca Hogg, Katherine Maundrell, Alice Radajewski, Aoife Rothery, Ingrid Shelton‑Agar Junior Boys: Elye Dent, Makhaya Hogg, Josh Mansell, Owen Radajewski Senior Girls: Justine Hobson, Ellen Johnson, Natalie Miller, Zoe Terrill Senior Boys: Michael Guthrie, Toby Lang, Josh Robards, Patrick Shelton‑Agar, David Stocks, Joseph Wilson
It’s great to be back and racing after missing last year’s nationals. Other than the Easter carnival, this will be the first true national event since Oceania. During nationals, we’re looking forward to meeting up with people from the other States and having some good competition. As usual, the Relays will be the event to watch with every State presenting strong teams. Various new faces will be joining our ranks this year, particularly in the junior age groups. In our Team, we have a lot of experience, which will be fundamental in helping our younger and newer team members. Despite the result of 2019, we hope to refresh our winning streak with fresher legs. As the Captains we would like to congratulate every student selected both in the ACT and across Australia! And we are looking forward to seeing you in Tassie for some fantastic terrain and even better the races! Ellen Johnson & Toby Lang
Sanda Halpin Luca Hogg Katherine Maundrell Alice Radajewski Aoife Rothery
Ingrid Shelton-Agar Elye Dent Makhaya Hogg Josh Mansell Owen Radajewski
Justine Hobson Ellen Johnson Natalie Miller Zoe Terrill Michael Guthrie
Junior Girls: Alexandra Edwards, Abbie Lane, Cassy Reinbott, Xanthe Schubert. Junior Boys: William Barnes, Dylan Bryant, Miles Bryant, Paul Garbellini, Ben Murray, Henry Smyth Senior Girls: Laura de Jong, Sara Garbellini, Mikaela Gray, Maxine Lovell Senior Boys: Samuel Garbellini, Lochlann Hogan, Ewan McFarland, Joshua Newnes, Oliver Schubert, Rubin Smyth
With some returning veterans and a host of fresh faces, the 2021 Queensland Schools Orienteering Team is a strong and exciting one. After two years spent in training, we are eager for the Australian Championships ‑ and ready to brave the cold Tasmanian weather. Our Team has great depth in every age group and we have high hopes that QLD will come out on top at the end of the Carnival. We turned to our determined team members to see what they were most looking forward to at the upcoming carnival: Dylan: The atmosphere at the Schools Relay. Cassy: Staying with the team and bonding. Ollie: Having a cracker of a final year. Laura: Smashing the Schools Relay. Manager Glyn: Youngsters running their hardest and being satisfied with their best.
Alexandra Edwards Abbie Lane Cassy Reinbott Xanthe Schubert William Barnes
Dylan Bryant Miles Bryant Paul Garbellini Ben Murray Henry Smyth
Laura de Jong Sara Garbellini Mikaela Gray Maxine Lovell Sam Garbellini
