1. INTRODUCTION TO ORIENTEERING (MODERATE COURSES) 9 AND 16 SEPTEMBER 2018
Over the two Sunday mornings of 9 and 16 September 2018 Orienteering SA will conduct an Introduction to Orienteering (Moderate courses) at Wadmore Park and the Para Wirra Conservation Park respectively.
At the end of the two training sessions orienteers will have the skills and techniques to successfully complete a Moderate standard orienteering course.
In Outline:
9 September 2018 Wadmore Park
Training will be from 9.30 a.m. until 12 noon and cover:
* A short Easy course to check entry standards of orienteers.
* The use of the Magnetic Compass for Direction and the use of Pacing for measuring Distance on the ground.
* The Shape of Ground.
* Moderate course orienteering Techniques including Attack points, Aiming-off, Moving Parallel to a Linear feature, Collecting Features and Traffic Lights.
* A short Practice Moderate course.
The training is open to both children and adults with the minimum age being 9 years at the end of 2018 and must have previously completed three Easy standard orienteering courses.
More details on our website https://sa.orienteering.asn.au
Adrian Craig, Training
2. KUITPO FOREST, SEPT 9.
Tjuringa hope you can make it to our event at Jack's Paddock this Sunday.
It is just 45 minutes up the SE Freeway, via Hahndorf and Echunga, 3km past the Forestry SA headquarters.
Run along forest tracks, pine trees and native bush. Family and beginner friendly.
Pre-enter and Pay on Eventor for a guaranteed map, a $1 discount,
and a free choccy frog!
Catering will be provided by the Junior Arrows.
Registrations close midnight Wed Sept 5.
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/6263
For concurrent MTBO event, see
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/6697
3. Saltbush Orienteers Street Event – Whyalla Hills–Wetlands on Sunday September 9th
The start is at the smaller Wetlands carpark with entry from Playford Avenue, just across from the West Whyalla Football Club.
Start times: anytime between 10am and 1pm, please return to the van by 3pm.
Courses will be available to suit all fitness levels.
Remember to have comfortable walking shoes, hat and bring water.
A barbecue plate is provided for your use but bring your own food and refreshments
For enquiries please contact John on 0478 624 765
4. MTBO Sunday 9th September.
3 Hour MTBO Score event from Jacks Paddock, same area as foot orienteering, so you have a choice.
Turn left onto Christmas Hill Road from Brookman Road.
Using the large foot orienteering map of Kuitpo Forest with easy ride options on vehicle tracks and some more challenging tracks for those with the skills.
The original entry form has been cancelled due to an error, so please use https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/7296 to enter by this Wednesday 5th September. Listed as MTBO Kuitpo on website.
Some enter on day maps will be available, but pre-entry will ensure quality plastic map.
Enquiries:
Peter Mayer 0419 804 775
5. Alice Springs Masters Games Orienteering Oct 14-17
If you’re looking for something to do after the Aust Champs in SA are over, and/or would like to compete in events which you don’t have to be involved with organising, head to Alice Springs for the biennial Masters Games which will include orienteering again, brought to you by Red Centre Orienteers and Top End Orienteers:
Sprint foot orienteering St Phillip’s College Sun Oct 14th 8.30am
MTB orienteering Telegraph Station Mon Oct 15th 4.30pm
Bush foot orienteering Telegraph Station Wed Oct 17th 7.30am
Night foot orienteering Alice Springs Golf Club Wed Oct 17th 7pm
Enter at https://www.alicespringsmastersgames.com.au/ until Fri Sept 14th. $70 lets you enter as many competitions in as many different sports, as you like!
6. VICTORIAN LONG DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS: ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
Entries are now open for the Victorian Long Distance Championships on the brand new 'Evenmoore' map near Castlemaine on September 16th.
The terrain is a mixture of gold-mining and challenging spur-gully, sometimes both at once, with a complex track network. The map has been field-checked by Alex Tarr in early 2018. This section offers excellent orienteering and has not been used in maybe twenty years!
Standard closing date is Tuesday Sept 5 at 11.59pm with late fees accepted up until Tuesday Sept 12 at 11:59pm.
The information flyer and full details are now available on Eventor, don't miss out on the most prestigious event on the OV Calendar!
