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Upcoming Local Events
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Event |
Location |
Enter By |
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| Wed 31 Aug |
Midweek Series |
Red Hill |
12pm 31 Aug |
Website
Entry |
| Sat 3 Sep |
MTBO Series #3 |
West Stromlo |
11:55pm 2 Sep |
Program
Entry |
| Sat 3 Sep |
Metro Series: Junior League #15 |
Mt Stranger South |
5pm 2 Sep |
Website
Entry |
| 1-5 Sep |
MapRun Street Series |
Kingston-Barton |
12pm 5 Sep |
Website
Entry |
| Wed 7 Sep |
Midweek Series |
Weston Park |
12pm 7 Sep |
Website
Entry |
Full Event Calendar
MTBO Series #3: West Stromlo, 3 September
Due to issues with obtaining site access permissions for the MTBO event originally planned for Sunday 4th September, OACT has decided that rather than cancelling the MTBO or Saturday Metro event, a better approach would be to schedule both events on Saturday 3rd September.
The MTBO start window has been extended to enable participants to attend both events, starts will be from 9:00am to 10:30am, with course closure at 1:00pm. Participants wanting to take part in both events are urged to pre-enter to save time at registration, and to start at the beginning of the MTBO event at 9am.
All the details are in the event program. Enter by 2 September through Eventor.
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Upcoming Major Events
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Event |
Location |
Enter By |
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| 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 |
Oceania Championships |
Tasmania |
2 Dec |
Website
Entry |
Australian Championships Final Entry Reminder and Frequently Asked Questions
When do entries close?
31 August – this Wednesday!!
Are there late entries?
No – we are not accepting any entries after 31 August. Starting 1 September, the team behind the scenes will be swinging into action to make sure that start lists are published, maps and bibs are printed, and all other tasks large and small, are completed for the 12 separate events that make up AOC2022.
Can I change my entry?
Before 31 August, you can change your entry yourself, in Eventor. You can change classes and/or SI stick numbers. After 31 August, the only changes accepted will be for SI stick number updates. These must be emailed to entriesaoc@vicorienteering.asn.au. You cannot change classes after entries close.
Can I cancel my entry?
Yes – but not in Eventor. To cancel, please email entriesaoc@vicorienteering.asn.au, with details. If you are eligible for a refund, that will be processed first, then we will cancel the Eventor entry for you.
What if I miss the entry deadline?
We are offering limited Enter on the Day options at most events, on one Hard, one Moderate, and one Easy course. Entry and payment at Registration. Details will be published on Eventor and the AOC2022 website, prior to the Carnival.
What about special requests and add-ons?
You can ask for parental splits, hire an SI stick, order a T-shirt, come along to the Mapping Workshop and Carnival Dinner, and enter the Melbourne City Race Weekend! Click here for more information.
How can I get help with my entries?
There is a lot of information on Eventor, including entry instructions and approximate course lengths. You can also email entriesaoc@vicorienteering.asn.au, with any queries.
Melbourne City Race Weekend Entries Now Open – Extend Your Orienteering Holiday
Coming to Victoria for the AusChamps Carnival? Thinking about that entry deadline of August 31? Now is the perfect time to extend your travel plans, and add on your entries for the Melbourne City Race Weekend! Online entries are open now, and close on Tuesday 4 October. Here’s what’s on offer:
- three amazing, and very different urban race venues
- three full colour urban maps, all new or updated for these events
- Sportident punching
- your choice of courses and start times
- fantastic prizes including a huge random prize draw for all pre-entries
Further information and entry links are available in bulletin one and via the event website.
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 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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Focused Orienteering for Girls and Women - Last Chance to Register
6 sessions - Intensive over 2 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 elusive 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.
Who: Everyone - Beginner, intermediate and advanced level
- 1 Thursday 1 September 4-6pm
- 2 Friday 2 September 4-6pm
- 3 Saturday 3 September 12-2pm
- 4 Thursday 8 September 4-6pm
- 5 Friday 9 September 4pm to 5.30pm
- 6 Friday 9 September 6.30 to 8pm Orienteering with Lights
Wrap -up with an outdoor social ‘event’ on Friday 9 September as part of night O experience.
Includes entry to some upcoming orienteering events.
Register Here
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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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SC-ORE Spring Entries Open
Entries are now open for SC-ORE Spring 2022.
SC-ORE is a participation-focused, team-based activity, with some competitive energy. Gather your friends, go online and register now, to make up a fabulous SC-ORE team. Students from all Primary Schools and home-schooled students are welcome.
Teams consist of four students (two girls and two boys) in Years 3 to Years 6 (preferably from the same school). Students in classes below Year 3 may enter if they are regular orienteers.
SC-ORE is held before school on Thursdays in Term 4. The Spring 2022 Series starts on 20 October and continues for four weeks:
- 20 October: St Monica's Primary School
- 27 October: Maribyrnong Primary School
- 3 November: Macquarie Primary School
- 10 November: Majura Primary School
Students will need to be on-site by 7:45 am for an 8.00 am start each week. Events finish in time for students to get to school.
Visit the SC-ORE page for more information or go straight here to enter.
Entries close 14 October.
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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 Wednesday Runners Shop Twilight 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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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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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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