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XMAS 5 DAYS 2022
XMAS 5 DAYS 2022 Xmas 5 Days 2022 (Lithgow)
Orienteering NSW invites you to the Xmas 5 Days 2022 which will be based in the Central Tablelands of NSW. 5 great events suitable for every orienteer. Four within 30 minutes of Lithgow and the last day in Wentworth Falls. Fun for all the family but also set to challenge you. A great variety of maps using different terrains. The Central Tablelands offers some fantastic things to do during your afternoons off so go to Lithgow Tourism for ideas and accommodation options. You will find more information about the Xmas 5 Days events and locations on Eventor as they are finalised. The main things you need to know now are;
• Entries will open 5th November.
• There will be NO Enter on the Day.
Course* Men Women Suggested age guides
1 Hard 1 (~ 7km) Men A M21 2 Hard 2 (~ 6km) Men B Women A M20,35 W21 3 Hard 3 (~ 5km) Men C Women B M16, 45 W20,35 4 Hard 4 (~ 4km) Men D Women C M55 W16,45 5 Hard 5 (~ 3km) Men E Women D M65+ W55+ 6 Moderate 3.5km Men F Women E 7 Easy Men G Women F 8 Very Easy M/W Novice
• BYO water
• Please observe the “Social distancing” rules and any other Covid regulations of the day. • Fantastic maps and great courses. • There are many accommodation options in the area. • Lots to entertain you after your runs. • Entries close Saturday December 17th with NO late entries and NO EOD. Event director is Colin Price. If you have any questions please contact Colin. colinp53@yahoo.com.au Looking forward to seeing you all in Lithgow on the Central Tablelands.
2023 Easter Carnival
Text - Valerie Barker. Photos - Ann Scown
Picture yourselves in the beautiful Snowy Monaro region in April 2023: autumnal colourings abound, the air is crisp and clear, and you are spoilt for choice of activities during the hours when you are not part of the exciting Easter 2023 Australian 3‑Days Carnival being brought to you by Orienteering ACT. The Orienteering events will be centred on Jindabyne, Nimmitabel and near Lake Buckenderra; these three venues and Cooma are all within 30‑45 minutes drive of each other, which will maximise the time you have not only at each event but in exploring the region later. We are so pleased to be offering you the opportunity to experience this wonderful alpine landscape from the rich perspective of Orienteering. Start your planning to join us in 2023 now!
Accommodation will be centred on Cooma and Jindabyne, but the buzz of Snowy 2.0 and the wealth of attractions in the region means accommodation options will be limited if left too late to organise. We highly recommend that you also try the other small townships and villages in the region as well - Lake Buckenderra, Nimmitabel, Berridale, Dalgety - for all motel and camping options.
Join Orienteering ACT at Easter 2023 as we host a fun‑filled Carnival of events in the corroboree frog country of alpine NSW.
2023 Oceania Championships
With the Oceania Championships in January 2023 imminent, the Championships organisation is gathering pace. Course setters have been busy putting the final touches to their courses which will provide orienteers with the type of orienteering experiences that Tasmania is renowned for. The Championships kick off on January 7 with the Sprint at the University of Tasmania campus in Launceston. This is fine Sprint orienteering terrain with new buildings and works providing additional challenges for those who have competed there before. The Championships then move to the St Helens area on Tasmanian’s beautiful sun coast. The St Helens region is an area of world class orienteering combined with stunning quartz sand beaches, red granite coastline, scenic natural landscapes, and world class mountain biking. The Long Distance and the Middle Distance events will feature new maps and new terrain for orienteering produced by the late Rob Plowright, one of Orienteering’s finest mappers, featuring both complex tin mining terrain and granite strewn hillsides. The Relay will return to part of the magnificent terrain first used for the 1992 IOF Veteran World Cup. Enter via Eventor. Standard entries close on 2 December 2022 and late entries close on 16 December 2022. You may also book Oceania specific camping located in the beautiful Pyengana valley 20 minutes west of the main competition centre of St Helens. Camping is quite close to the venue of the Oceania Long Distance and the Middle Distance competitions. Keep up to date with all the news about Oceania 2023 by regularly checking the Oceania 2023 website and follow us on Facebook. Extend your Tasmanian summer of orienteering by entering The Hobart Shorts, a series of events in and around Hobart from January 15 to January 18. Don’t delay, enter now, and book your accommodation if you have not done so. The East Coast of Tasmania is a popular summer holiday destination and accommodation can be hard to come by if you leave it to the very last minute. We look forward to seeing you next January.
TASMANIA JANUARY 7 -18 Standard Entries Close December 2nd
Late Entries Close December 16th
For those disappointed that MSW is not on in 2023, you will be thrilled to hear that Sydney is taking a turn to host a weekend of Sprint delights. A feast of 4 Sprints in 2 days, with an extra wee one squeezed in on Monday for those interstaters lucky enough to have a public holiday (or those Sydneysiders not tied to their desks). For our elites it is the second NOL weekend of the 2023 season, and an ideal opportunity to start stacking up your points early with an Individual Sprint and Mixed Sprint Relay on Saturday, and a Knockout Sprint on Sunday.
Saturday morning - University of Sydney
Run through pathways in this iconic Uni that Malcolm Turnbull, Gladys Berejiklian, Germaine Greer, to name a few, have trodden on in their student years. A mix of new, old and very old sandstone buildings with steps, sneaky thoroughfares, bridges and passages on this classic Uni campus. Last used for a NOL in 2015, lots of updating and tricky course setting by Ross Barr will ensure it will be a challenge for all.
Saturday afternoon - University of NSW
UNSW sets the scene for our second Sprint. Take the tram straight from the city, cheap, convenient, no parking and no chance of getting lost on the way! Built in 1949 on a tight, sloping space, this more modern style university has a wealth of multiple shaped buildings, tight corners, overpasses, underpasses and confusing levels, so plenty to entertain. The Elites will have a Mixed Sprint Relay, individual races for everyone else. A good opportunity for our potential JWOC candidates to practise a Mixed Sprint Relay, ready for the first scheduled JWOC Sprint Relay in Romania later in the year. Spend Saturday evening exploring the sights of the harbour city with a wealth of any kind of cuisine you desire, with the magnificent Opera House and Bridge as a backdrop. Enjoy the evening reflecting on the day; successes, mishaps, the “if onlys” and recharge for the following day so you can do it all over again!
After an overload of city life, it’s time to head southwest to St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown which is neatly situated close to the Hume Highway. This is a classic boarding school with older well‑established buildings interspersed with newer modern shaped buildings. It is a small campus, but do not be deceived. Be prepared for steep, nasty slopes, multiple flower beds and uncrossable walls just to keep you focussed. As the school motto says ”You will reap what you sow”, be prepared and you will enjoy this challenging area. Watch the Elites go head‑to‑head in the frantic dash of the Knockout Sprint Qualifier where every place has to be fought for to proceed to the next round. Who will have the strength to power up those hills in front, and who will just get squeezed out? After the excitement, consider relocating to nearby Mount Annan Botanic Gardens (20mins drive) for refreshments and a bit of plant spotting to recharge before the final event of the weekend.
Sunday afternoon - University of Western Sydney, Macarthur campus
A 10‑minute drive from St Gregory’s College will take you to our final campus. A modern University in a rural setting with lakes, streams and grassy slopes galore. Plenty of space to spread out you would think, but the buildings are a tightly interlinked maze with corridors, covered walkways, tunnels and concealed courtyards all poised to confuse you. There will be ample opportunity to run and watch the Elites as they battle it out in the semi‑final for the places in the final, and then tussle for podium prowess. With plenty of route choice, and opportunity to outsmart and out run, this is a fantastic arena for this competition and will keep all our competitors pushing mentally and physically to the final control. If you are heading home then it’s a 5‑minute drive back onto the Hume Highway, and you are on your way quickly, and hopefully avoiding the Sunday evening traffic fracas.
Monday
Although not part of the Sydney Sprint Weekend, for those with the time and energy there will be a further, more low‑ key, event on Monday morning. It will be a picturesque harbourside venue with sparkling sea views and sunshine (well hopefully), a nice scenic event to round off a busy weekend. There will be age category prizes for those completing all SSW races, and we may even slip in some spot prizes just in case you need further enticement. Entry via Eventor, further details can be found on https://onsw.asn.au/events/ssw2023
Kambarang Karnival 2023
The Noongar people, traditional owners of the lands in south‑western WA, divided the year into 6 seasons. The Kambarang season, from Oct‑Nov, is where we see an abundance of colours and flowers exploding all around us. The weather is warming, the flowers are spectacular, and it’s a fantastic time to visit WA! The Kambarang Orienteering Karnival embraces this spirit. Over 8 days you’ll be rewarded with high quality orienteering, including an updated Middle Distance map in farmland granite (granite without tears!), new Sprint maps and a fully updated bush map showcasing the best WA has to offer. Plus WA’s famous wildflowers and much more ….....
The program:
Event 1: Sat 30 Sept AUS Championships Middle Distance
A totally updated and improved map using LIDAR in classic, beautiful farmland granite. Complex and challenging but definitely no tears! This area was first used in Easter 1993.
Event 2: Sun 1 Oct AUS Championships Relays
A mix of complex and fast farmland granite, ideal fun for a Relay, on an updated map adjacent to Event 1.
Event 3: Tue 3 Oct Schools Sprint and Public Pre-Entry Event
A beautiful private school next to the Canning River in Perth.
Event 4: Wed 4 Oct Schools Long Distance and Public PreEntry Event
More farmland granite to enjoy east of Perth, just west of Brookton, first used in Easter 2011.
Event 5: Thu 5 Oct Schools Relay and Public Pre-Entry Event
And even more open farmland granite to enjoy in an adjacent area to Event 4.
Event 6: Sat 7 Oct AUS Championships Long Distance
A mix of granite, gullies and spurs in mainly runnable forest. First used for the Australian Championships in 1988, this fabulous area has been begging for a return to the national competition arena.
Event 7: Sun 8 Oct AUS Championships Sprint
Comprising two adjacent private schools on the Swan River in Perth, this totally new map is complex and challenging ‑ a great way to finish the Kambarang Karnival. And whilst you’re here, check out the amazing tourist opportunities in Spring in Western Australia. Further information: grahambraid@iinet.net.au
