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OACT Weekly Bulletin
17 August 2022
Upcoming Local Events Upcoming Major Events
Executive Officer Appointment Development Officer Appointment
Computer Operator Sought Orienteering Training for Girls and Women
Come and Try Mountain Bike Orienteering SIAC Sticks Available for Purchase

Upcoming Local Events

 
Date Event Location Enter By  
Wed 17 Aug Midweek Series Goorooyaroo 12pm 17 Aug Website
Entry
Sat 20 Aug ACT Middle Championships Pine Island - Mt Stranger Closed
no EOD		 Flyer
Bulletin 2
Sun 21 Aug ACT Long Championships Tidbinbilla Closed
no EOD		 Bulletin 2
18-22 Aug MapRun Street Series Kambah East 12pm 22 Aug Website
Entry
Wed 24 Aug Midweek Series Wanniassa Hills 12pm 24 Aug Website
Entry
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Upcoming Major Events

 
Date Event Location Enter By  
Sat 20 Aug ACT Middle Championships Pine Island - Mt Stranger Closed
no EOD		 Flyer
Bulletin 2
Sun 21 Aug ACT Long Championships Tidbinbilla Closed
no EOD		 Bulletin 2
24 Sep - 2 Oct Australian Championships Kyneton, Vic 31 Aug Website
Entry
8-9 Oct Melbourne City Race Weekend Melbourne, Vic 4 Oct Website
Entry
7-12 Jan 2023 Oceania Championships Tasmania 2 Dec Website
Entry
 

ACT Championships, 20-21 Aug

 

Middle Distance, 20 August

Saturday’s Middle Distance will be held on a new map of Pine Island – Mt Stranger, just 25km from central Canberra.
Further details are available in the preliminary event information. Bulletin 2 contains some additional information.

Long Distance, 21 August

Saturday’s Long Distance will be held at Tidbinbilla.
Further details are available in Bulletin 2, a map showing the assembly area layout and routes to the starts is also available.

Blue Lightning fundraiser

A cake stall for the ACT Middle and Long distance championships will be organised courtesy of the Blue Lightning team. Please partake in the wonderful array of treats and light refreshments that will be on offer. With limited eftpos connectivity, remember to bring cash with you .  
This is a great way to show your support for our juniors, as they prepare to head off to the Australian Schools Orienteering Champs in September. 
 

Australian Championships Entry Update

This is just a gentle  reminder that entries close for all events of the 2022 Australian Championship Carnival on August 31st.  We know everyone is worried about Covid disruptions but there is a full refunds policy so please get your entries in. There are also a range of other parts of the carnival where you can sign up in Eventor. The extra service include the related Merchandise (aka T shirts), sportident hire (great insurance for those who live in fear that their stick will run out of puff at the wrong time) and split starts for parents and those who don’t like each other very much,. There are also three additional “events” that many will enjoy such as the carnival dinner on the Saturday night of the second weekend at a very traditional country pub at Campbells Creek located close to both Saturday and Sunday events.  There is a mapping meeting to sign up for on Thursday 29th with an IOF guest and more acronyms than you can throw a mouse at. For those staying in Victoria there are a further three races that make up the Melbourne City Race Weekend on October 8 and 9 that will be great fun (unless you are a Melbourne Victory fan). Even those who have entered the main events may have missed these extras so the details are below:

  • Request Split Start Times for Childminding – click here; closes 31 August
  • Hire a Sportident Stick – click here; closes 31 August
  • Order a Carnival T-Shirt – click here (illustration and sizing charts available); closes 31 August
  • Attend the Mapping Meeting on Thu September 29 – click here; closes 25 September
  • Book a place at the Carnival Dinner on Sat October 1 – click here; closes 28 September
  • Enter the Melbourne City Race Weekend, October 8 and 9 – click here for more information and online entry
 

Oceania 2023 Update

 It is now just under 5 months to the start of the 2023 Oceania Championships next January. Preparations are proceeding apace. The IOF Senior Event Adviser, Paul Prudhoe, has visited and is very happy with progress, the quality of the terrain and course planning.
 
Two new terrains are on offer for both the Middle Distance and Long Distance Championship races featuring classic East Coast Tasmania terrain of granite and tin mining for your enjoyment mapped by the late Rob Plowright.
 
Enter prior to midnight of September 30 and go into a draw to receive a full refund of your entry to Oceania 2023
 
Go to the Oceania 2023 Eventor pages to enter. Bookmark the Oceania website at oceania2023.tasorienteering.asn.au and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with all the news and event information.
 
Don’t forget to book your travel and accommodation soon as January is a popular holiday time on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania. What a great way to kick off your 2023 orienteering!
 
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Executive Officer Appointment

OACT is pleased to announce that Phil Walker will take on the role of Executive Officer for the association with effect from 1 September 2022. Phil brings a wealth of experience to the role, most recently following his three-year term as OACT President. The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing EO, Geoff Wood, for his years of tireless service in the role.
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Development Officer Appointment

OACT is pleased to announce that Toni Brown will take on the role of Development Officer for the association with effect from 1 September 2022. Toni has been a passionate advocate for our sport for many years and has already been instrumental in launching numerous development opportunities for up-and-coming orienteers. Former DO and current OACT President Susanne Harrysson will continue as SC-ORE co-ordinator.
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Computer Operator Sought

Expressions of interest are sought for the position of computer operator for our regular community orienteering events starting with the Runners Shop Twilight Series from October 2022.

This is a paid position and would suit a friendly outgoing person who can attend all of the Saturday Metro series events. You will have the opportunity to take part in all the events if you wish.  
 
Time required is approximately 3 hours per week, with the expectation that the person can arrive at the event and have the computer set up at least 15 minutes before the first start and able to be transport a small amount of equipment to and from the event

Please contact Phil Walker (jillphil1@bigpond.com) for details. After several seasons looking after our events computer, Cameron Nulty will not be seeking an extension of his contract past the end of the current metro season. Many thanks to Cameron for putting up with us all week after week! 
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Orienteering Training for Girls and Women

Six training sessions over two weeks.
Preparation for: 

  • Australian Championships in September
  • Twilight season starting October
  • SCORE – Primary School Orienteering November
  • or just keen to catch up with other girls and to start nailing some of those controls!

Structured group training for confident navigation, especially in the bush.
 
Compass use, contours, landscape, and feature identification, as well as understanding the usefulness of fitness and focus and race skills for the more serious athlete. 

For returners, we’ll build on last terms skills.

This is for Everyone - Beginner, intermediate and advanced level

Note: For those wanting to improve their fitness and speed of map reading every session will have a fitness session option.

Register here.

Session Date Time Content Location
1 1 Sept  4-6pm O Basics/working your lines Aranda
2
 		 2 Sept
 		 4-6pm
 		 Reading contours, terrain running
Plus introduction to Mountain Bike Orienteering*		 Bluetts
3

 		 3 Sept

 		 12-2pm

 		 Learning by doing and reviewing.
We will meet on site after the Saturday event and build on our skills so far. BYO picnic lunch.		 Mt Stranger
4 8 Sept 4-6pm Learning to relocate Mt Ainslie
5
 9 Sept 4-5:30pm Map memory Campbell
  9 Sept
 		 5:30-6:30pm BYO BBQ
Bring friends and family		 TBC
6
 		 9 Sept
 		 6:30-8pm OWLS
Orienteering with lights – fun relay		 TBC
                                                                          
Precise locations to be confirmed.
*See bulletin item below.
 
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Come and Try Mountain Bike Orienteering

Never tried Mountain Bike Orienteering?
Come train with us on Friday 2 September, 4pm at Bluetts.

This session will teach you how to navigate on wheels and at speed and will have you ready for the MTBO event on Sunday 4 September at West Stromlo.
This session is for girls and boys, kids and adults (kids must be accompanied by an adult).
Bring a bike and your helmet, we will have maps boards for you to trial.

Email marina.iskhakova@gmail.com for more information or simply message “Count me in” so we know who/how many to expect.
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SIAC Sticks Available for Purchase

Sportident SIAC sticks (SI AIR+) are now back in stock and available for sale to OACT members.
SIAC sticks enable contactless punching at Metro, Classic, Twilight, and Sprint Series events, as well as at most championship events.

To purchase a SIAC stick place an order here, and don't forget to nominate an upcoming event for collection. The cost is $110.  A selection of colours are available in limited quantities, so get in quick to reserve your preferred colour.

More information on SI AIR+ is available here.
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Orienteering ACT wishes to acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Ngunnawal people and their Elders past and present. We are honoured to be able to hold events on the ancestral lands of the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge the First Australians as the traditional custodians of this land, whose cultures are among the oldest living cultures in human history. We pay respect to the Elders of the community and extend our recognition to and welcome their descendants who both take part in our events and have joined us as members.

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