Christmas Event 2020
Sunday 20th December
Swanbourne
The Annual Christmas event with a twist is on again. Come and enjoy the fun - lots of self-inflicted pain, for free!
Where: Clare Copse (off Kirkwood Road), Swanbourne, Directions are in Eventor.
Start time: 8.30am.
What to bring: Whatever you think you may need. Don't forget the hat and sunscreen.
Also bring breakfast or brunch for a relaxing feed with great company after the run, reminiscent of the old December AGM event. It's not far to the beach for a swim afterwards, and, most importantly, coffee shops are nearby.
See you there!
Queries to Noel Schoknecht, via oawa.mapping@gmail.com.
Photo taken by Rob West.
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News From The O Shed
On Saturday 12 December a small group of orienteers descended on the O Shed to do an end-of-year sort, tidy and in some cases discard. Amongst the shed contents they found the following items.
These items will be disposed of if not claimed by Thursday 31st December from Ken Brownlie, carolnken@ozemail.com.au.
- UBD Perth street directory 2019;
- Hat: Navy blue 7 – 10 years;
- Water bottle: Yellow/green metal 1.0L ‘Quechua’;
- Water bottle: Dark pink metal;
- Water bottle: Blue plastic ‘HBF’;
- Water bottle: Blue plastic ‘Mundabiddi’.
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Event Report: MetrO 6, Kingsley
A fine afternoon with a cooling sea breeze saw 81 starters, including about 15 novices and a pleasing number of recent first-timers, gather to explore the remnant bush of Shepherds Bush and the surrounding back-streets of Kingsley.
The map is the central east-west portion of the Kingsley map, centred on the major bicycle/pedestrian path known as the Cattle Trail. Several roads that run across the map were made out-of-bounds for safety reasons and to constrain route choices for the longer courses, eliminating broad loop options and forcing consideration of out-and-back options. Route choices in the new, western extension of the map were complicated by the irregular road pattern and boundary fence there. Visiting all those controls required almost a kilometre more running than the same number in the eastern areas.
Amy Dufty was fastest on the Short course, with Archie Brownlie close behind for his first top-male finish. First-season member Marlene Flett was fastest female on Medium and Liam Dufty was a repeat male winner. Ricky Thackray was again fastest on the Long course, with Ceri Pass again the fastest female.
Spot prizes were re-instituted for this event and it was pleasing to see greater numbers staying for the presentations and event wrap-up.
Thank you very much to setter Ian Fletcher, for organising the event (note that this was Ian's second MetrO event for the current season). Many thanks to the event helpers. Carol and Ken Brownlie assisted with site preparation and later collected controls and packed up. Carol also conducted the novice briefing, and with Daisy McCauley greeted newcomers. Rosalie McCauley handled IT and Melinda Richards took care of registration. Chip Lundstrom, Jason Simpson, Nick Dale and Graeme Harris collected controls. Santa provided goodies for the spot prizes.
Results can be found here.
Series standings to date are here.
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 What is MapRunG?
Garmin users, did you know you can do a MapRun course using just your Garmin watch?
You'll need to set up your watch to do the event, then run the course. When finished your results will be transferred to your phone and you can see where you've been.
There is lots more information on on the MapRun website including an introductory video. Support is available via the MapRun Forum.
Image from the MapRunG web page.
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'O' Themed Christmas Decorations
Th e NSW Stingers are holding a Christmas decoration fundraiser to help support the team's entry fees, uniforms and transport costs for the 2021 National Orienteering League.The decorations are being sold as sets of three for $15, with three distinctive O-themed designs, with an Australian twist. Sets are available to order through Eventor via https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/10793 and postage is available Australia-wide.
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Upgrade to SIAC
SPORTident are offering a 10% discount, up to 31.12.2020, when you upgrade from SI-Card 5/6 to SIAC.
With your new SIAC you will benefit from contactless punching with the SPORTident Air + technology. The classic punching works with your new SIAC just like you are used to with your SI-Card5 or SI-Card6.
For full information click this link.
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August O Xpress
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