Ballarat Silva DuO strikes gold!

Monday, 1 February 2010

 


Rob Preston won the first of this year's 
Silva DuO Adventure Races at Ballarat.
Photo: Michael Brown / Photoworx

The Ballarat Silva Duo on Australia Day was judged an outstanding success by competitors and officials alike, with close to 80 entering the event. Mark Valentine and Blake Gordon along with a great team of Eureka Orienteers did an excellent job in running the event. For a full race report click here: Race report

Results and a link to the photoworx website for excellent photos of the event are on theSilva DuO website.  

The next race in the 2010 SILVA DuO Adventure Race series will be at Gembrook on the 28th February and then at the You Yangs on the 28th March. Enter online now!

Get off road this summer, challenge yourself and have some fun at a SILVA DuO Adventure race! Whether you want to try a new challenge this year or you're a hard-core adventure racer the SILVA DuO is for you: fabulous courses set on detailed maps, spectacular scenery, awesome trails and a friendly atmosphere. Each Race will involve trail running and mountain biking in bush terrain with a bit of easy navigation to get you thinking. The mountain biking legs are on dirt tracks, fire trails and single-track and the run legs take you off the tarmac and into some of Australia's most beautiful natural bushland. Each race will have a long and a short course. Enter as an individual or do it together with a mate in a team. There are great winner’s and spot prizes up for grabs.

More details at: www.silvaduo.com

 
 
   
News Summary
Orienteering misses out on additional ASC high performance funding Friday, 3 September 2010 Orienteering Australia has missed out on additional high performance funding announced by the Australian Sports Commission today at http://ausport.gov.au/news However, the existing funding of $86,000 per year will continue.
Mapping Technology Workshop on 27 September in Adelaide Wednesday, 1 September 2010 Mappers are invited to attend or contribute to the Mapping Technology Workshop to be held in Adelaide in conjunction with the 2010 Australian Championships Orienteering Carnival, South Australia.
The IOF is bidding for ski orienteering to be included in the 2018 Winter Olympics Tuesday, 31 August 2010 The International Orienteering Federation has announced that it has submitted a bid for ski orienteering to be included in the program for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. See full details at http://orienteering.org/
John Scown the new Manager of Coaching & Officiating Tuesday, 31 August 2010 Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce that long-time ACT orienteer John Scown has been appointed the new Manager of Coaching and Officiating Development.
Nick Dent appointed 2011 Oceania Carnival Coordinator Monday, 23 August 2010 Orienteering Australia is very pleased to announce that Nick Dent, organiser of JWOC 2007 and WMOC 2009, has been appointed 2011 Oceania Carnival Coordinator.
2010 Australian Championships entries now close on Monday Friday, 20 August 2010 Entries for the 2010 Australian Orienteering Championships Carnival now close on Monday 23 August. Click on http://www.sa.orienteering.asn.au/AusChamps2010 for all details.
WOC 25 Special Anniversary Event at Kooyoora Tuesday, 17 August 2010 On 5 September Dandenong Ranges OC is proud to bring you “WOC25” – a re-run of the 1985 World Orienteering Championships in the magnificent granite at Kooyoora State Park in Victoria's north west. Entries are now open at http://entries.bendigo-orienteers.com.au/, and close on August 29.
Australia 13th and 17th in WOC Relays Sunday, 15 August 2010 Australia posted strong results in the WOC Relay in Trondheim today.
Uppill best Australian in WOC middle distance final Sunday, 15 August 2010 Simon Uppill, in 34th place, was the best Australian performer in the WOC middle distance finals, won by Minna Kauppi (FIN) and Carl Waaler Kaas (NOR).
Hugh Cameron wins IOF's highest service award Saturday, 14 August 2010 Outgoing IOF Senior Vice-President Hugh Cameron has been awarded the Gold Pin, the IOF's highest award for services to orienteering.
Sheldon 38th as Niggli wins record 17th gold medal Friday, 13 August 2010 Australia's Anna Sheldon finished 38th in the long distance final at the World Orienteering Championships today, in which Switzerland's Simone Niggli won a record 17th gold medal.
Sheldon only Australian through to long distance final Wednesday, 11 August 2010 Anna Sheldon will be the only Australian representative in Thursday's long distance final at the World Orienteering Championships, with the remaining three Australians failing to qualify.
Four Australians qualify for WOC middle distance final Tuesday, 10 August 2010 Four Australians have qualified for the WOC middle distance final, but Julian Dent has missed out.
Crane leading Australian in WOC sprint final Monday, 9 August 2010 Grace Crane was the leading Australian in the WOC sprint final with a 30th place. Julian Dent was 35th and Shannon Jones 41st.
Jones, Crane & Dent make the cut Sunday, 8 August 2010 A great start to the WOC 2010 for Australia, with Shannon Jones, Grace Crane and Julian Dent qualifying for the Sprint Final.
Bourne wins second medal at World Masters Championships Sunday, 8 August 2010 Jenny Bourne won her second medal of the World Masters Orienteering Championships when she was third in the W55 long distance final.
Touchdown in Trondheim for Australian WOC Team Wednesday, 4 August 2010 The Aussie team has assembled here in Trondheim, Norway for the World Orienteering Championships (WOC). The racing starts this Sunday with the Sprint Qualification and Final around the streets of Norway's 3rd largest city.
World Masters sprint gold for Bourne and Wehner Monday, 2 August 2010 Jenny Bourne and Hermann Wehner won gold medals for Australia at the sprint event today at the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Switzerland.
World University Orienteering Championships starts today Tuesday, 20 July 2010 World University Orienteering Championships starts today in Borlange, Sweden
2011 National Orienteering League (NOL) Monday, 19 July 2010 The 2011 NOL program has been announced. The program commences with the ACT Middle and Long Champs on 12 and 13 March. This is followed by the Easter Carnival events in WA. The third round of races and WOC Trials will be in Tasmania on 21 and 22 May. The final round will be held in conjunction with the Oceania Champs Carnival in October (Vic/NSW/ACT).
World MTBO Champs concludes Saturday, 17 July 2010 The Relays today were the last event of this year's MTBO World Champs and Australia's Junior Men flew the flag!
Adrian Jackson achieves 3rd medal in 3 events Friday, 16 July 2010 Adrian Jackson's hard work has paid off with another impressive performance at the World MTBO Championships
International event bulletins available Friday, 16 July 2010 Bulletins are available for a number of forthcoming WOC, JWOC, WMOC, WMMTBOC, and WSOC events between 2010 and 2012.
Long Distance Final is on tonight for MTBO World Champs Friday, 16 July 2010 Cheer on the Aussie riders!
World MTBO Champs Wednesday, 14 July 2010 Solid riding for Australians in the Long Distance Qualification and JWOC Middle Distance re-run
World MTBO Champs Wednesday, 14 July 2010 Coach Kay Haarsma reports on Adrian Jackson's Silver Medal in the Middle Distance race.
World MTBO Champs - Middle Distance race, silver for Adrian Jackson Tuesday, 13 July 2010 Adrian Jackson adds a Silver medal to his tally!
World MTBO Champs Tuesday, 13 July 2010 The Middle Distance Race is on tonight - watch it live on the web.
Golden Start to World MTBO Champs for Australia Monday, 12 July 2010 Congratulations to Adrian Jackson!
JWOC 2010 finishes with Relay Race Saturday, 10 July 2010 JWOC 2010 finishes with Relay Race with victory for the Danish women and Norwegian men
MTBO Team now in Portugal Wednesday, 7 July 2010 The Australian MTBO team is now settled in the town of Chaves and have competed in some local races over the weekend, preparing for next week's World Championships.
JWOC continues with Long Distance race in the sand dunes of Svinklov Wednesday, 7 July 2010 JWOC continues with Long Distance race in the sand dunes of Svinklov
JWOC 2010 kicks off in Aalborg University, Denmark Monday, 5 July 2010 JWOC 2010 kicks off in Aalborg University, Denmark
Rob Vincent receives SILVA Award for Services to Orienteering Monday, 5 July 2010 OA Special Projects Director Robert Spry presented the Silva Award for Services to Orienteering to Rob Vincent in front of a crowd of Newcastle OC members at the NOY event at Pelaw Main on Sunday 27 June.
Linebreak Performance Sportswear- new sponsor of Australian Boomerangs Orienteering Teams Friday, 2 July 2010 Linebreak Performance Sportswear- new sponsor of Australian Boomerangs Orienteering Teams
New Australian JWOC team blog Friday, 25 June 2010 The Australian Junior team is starting the long trip to Denmark for the 2010 Junior World Orienteering Championships. Follow them on the new team blog.
Australian MTBO team bound for Portugal Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Donations sought through Australian Sports Foundation - 30 June fast approaching Monday, 21 June 2010 The opportunity exists to make tax-deductible donations to a number of orienteering projects through the Australian Sports Foundation. The deadline to claim tax deductions in the 2009-10 financial year is fast approaching.
2011 Oceania Carnival Coordinator being sought Friday, 18 June 2010 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest from experienced event organisers to be the 2011 Oceania Carnival Coordinator, starting as soon as possible. A stipend of $4,000 is being offered and expressions of interest should be sent to John Harding, Executive Officer at orienteering@netspeed.com.au by 6 July 2010.
2011 SILVA National Orienteering League- Call for Applications Thursday, 10 June 2010 Orienteering Australia is calling for applicants to host a round of the 2011 SILVA National Orienteering League (NOL)
Bendigo Orienteers club development award winners Thursday, 10 June 2010 Bendigo Orienteers have received the Orienteering Australia club development award for 2009. The club has an outstanding record of achievement in recent years in running between 30 and 35 events a year in local forests and a summer program of street orienteering, with a very effective program for attracting and training new participants.
Vale Robert (Bob) McCreddin Tuesday, 8 June 2010 Bob McCreddin, former President of the Orienteering Federation of Australia and of the Orienteering Association of Western Australia, died peacefully at his home on June 3rd after a long illness. He was 66. The orienteering community across Australia extends its sympathies to Julie and the family.
Bushrangers finish strongly in tour of New Zealand Monday, 7 June 2010 Bushrangers finish strongly in tour of New Zealand
Australian Women Bushrangers fight back on Day 2 in NZ Sunday, 6 June 2010 Australian Women Bushrangers fight back on Day 2 of the Queens Birthday Weekend challenge against the NZ Pinestars
New Zealand Pinestars win opening round against Australian Bushrangers Saturday, 5 June 2010 New Zealand Pinestars win opening round against Australian Bushrangers by 76 to 34 points near Auckland.
Round 2 Australian Bushrangers V New Zealand Pinestars Friday, 4 June 2010 The Australian Bushrangers compete in New Zealand this weekend in Round 2 against the NZ Pinestars
Phillips and McComb Win 2010 Tasmanian Sprint Distance Championships Monday, 31 May 2010 Oscar Phillips (Esk Valley) and Cathy McComb (Australopers) were the winners of the open classes at the 2010 Tasmanian Sprint Distance Championships.
Australian World Championship Team for 2010 Tuesday, 25 May 2010 OA announced a 10 person team to contest the 2010 World Championships in Norway.
New Orienteering Australia Event Calendars Friday, 21 May 2010 Orienteering Australia has migrated its event calendars across to Google calendars. You can check them out on all the event pages of this site now. The migration is aimed to improve participant and organiser usability.
Dent, Jones big winners at National League weekend Monday, 17 May 2010 Julian Dent and Shannon Jones had the main successes of the National League weekend in New South Wales, each winning two out of three races.
Tense weekend of elite racing ahead Thursday, 13 May 2010 This weekend is often considered the most tense on the elite calendar, the weekends SILVA National Orienteering League including the major selection races for the Australian World Orienteering Championships team. If the pressure of this was not enough by itself, there is also an Australian - New Zealand Test match, the local Bushrangers taking on the Pinestars for trans-Tasman bragging rights.
Tense weekend of elite racing ahead Thursday, 13 May 2010 This weekend is often considered the most tense on the elite calendar, the weekends SILVA National Orienteering League including the major selection races for the Australian World Orienteering Championships team. If the pressure of this was not enough by itself, there is also an Australian - New Zealand Test match, the local Bushrangers taking on the Pinestars for trans-Tasman bragging rights.
Benefits of bush orienteering for children & older people Monday, 10 May 2010 The benefits of orienteering-type outdoor activities for children are highlighted in the following analysis in today's Sydney Morning Herald titled 'Children respond to the call of the wild: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/children-respond-to-call-of-the-wild-20100509-ulqv.html Life matters on Radio National examined the benefits of brain and physical exercise as people age in maintaining brain health: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2010/2884859.htm
World University Orienteering Championships Saturday, 8 May 2010 There is an excellent article on the University of Melbourne website about Aislinn Prendergast's and Vanessa Round's selection for the World University Orienteering Championships in Sweden from 19-23 July. See http://uninews.unimelb.edu.au/news/6117/
More Easter carnival photos Monday, 3 May 2010 Canberra photographer Tom de Jongh from Bushflyers has lots of high quality photos from the Easter carnival available for free from his website.
Job vacancy: Manager, Coaching and Officiating Development Saturday, 1 May 2010 Orienteering Australia is seeking an experienced orienteer with demonstrated administration, organisation and liaison skills to fill the position of Manager, Coaching and Officiating Development. Expressions of interest are requested by 16 May by email to the Executive Officer at orienteering@netspeed.com.au A detailed list of duties, responsibilities and conditions of employment are available by emailing this address or ringing John Harding on 0427 107 033.
Rob Vincent and Adrian Jackson major award winners Friday, 30 April 2010 NSW orienteer Rob Vincent was the recipient of the Silva Award for Services to Orienteering at the OA annual presentation of awards and double World MTBO Championship gold medallist Adrian Jackson from Victoria was 2009 Athlete of the Year. WMOC double gold medallist Jenny Bourne was the 2009 Silva Orienteer of the Year. QLD's Eric Andrews received the David Hogg Award for Services to Event Managent, Tasmania's Jessica Fuller-Smith was the Silva Award winner for Services to Coaching, and the Bushflyers Club in the ACT was the Australian champion club at the Easter carnival.
Australian Orienteering Team Blog returns Friday, 30 April 2010 Australian Orienteering Team Blog returns
Kathryn Ewels featured in International O-Zine online mag Wednesday, 28 April 2010 Kathryn Ewels featured in International O-Zine online mag
More photos from Easter twenty10 Monday, 26 April 2010 Photos of the Easter twenty10 Day 1 and Day 3 events in Canberra that formed part of the Easter twenty10 carnival.
Photos from the SnowyTreble weekend in Buckenderra Thursday, 22 April 2010 Photos of the SnowyTreble weekend at Buckenderra that formed part of the Easter twenty10 carnival.
Australian Bushrangers team for June Test Match to New Zealand Tuesday, 20 April 2010 Australian Bushrangers team for June Test Match to New Zealand
SILVA National Orienteering League round 6 video report Monday, 19 April 2010 Catch-up on what happened on Day 2 of the Easter twenty10 and rounds 6 of the SILVA National Orienteering League through this video report.
SiLVA National Orienteering League rounds 4 and 5 video reports Thursday, 15 April 2010 Catch-up on what happened at Easter twenty10 and rounds 4 and 5 of the SILVA National Orienteering League through these video reports.
Dent makes it 10 from 10 Sunday, 11 April 2010 ACT Long Championships at Glenbrook
Middle-distance Meyer cracks the top three Saturday, 10 April 2010 Snowy Treble Middle @ Buckenderra
Snowy Treble begins with a sprint @ Buckenderra Friday, 9 April 2010 Snowy Treble day 1
Australian Team for 2010 World University Orienteering Championships Friday, 9 April 2010 Australian Team for 2010 World University Orienteering Championships
Australian JWOC team announced Thursday, 8 April 2010 The Australian team to contest the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Denmark has been announced.
ABC TV coverage of Easter Twenty10 Tuesday, 6 April 2010 ABC TV news on Sunday ran an excellent segment covering the Easter Twenty10 carnival. See http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/05/2864232.htm
Dent and Round claim easter twenty10 victories Monday, 5 April 2010 All the action from the last day of easter twenty10
Ewels gets her revenge while Dent goes from strength to strength Sunday, 4 April 2010 Day 2 @ Kowen Forest + Elite Chasing Start for Day 3
Dent and Neve continue their domination at Gudgenby Saturday, 3 April 2010 Dent and Neve continue their domination at Gudgenby
Dent and Neve draw first blood @ Easter 2010 Friday, 2 April 2010 Dent and Neve draw first blood @ Easter 2010
Sullivan, Sheldon Queensland Sprint Champions Tuesday, 30 March 2010 Kieran Sullivan and Anna Sheldon are 2010 Queensland Sprint Champions.
Development Forum, OA AGM and other meetings at Easter Tuesday, 30 March 2010 Everyone is most welcome to attend the OA Annual General Meeting this Sunday afternoon in Canberra and those orienteers interested in development, technical issues, IT, mapping and coaching to attend the Development Forum and the committee meetings on these topics on Friday afternoon at ACT Sports House.
The Captain Compass radio serial, episode 6 Monday, 29 March 2010 A radio serial retelling the adventures of the most cartographically correct superhero. Synopsis: The Crucial Episode. Captain Compass and his team try to decipher the evil plot, whilst the full extent of Count Pacecount's plot dawns on Con Tourin.
Australian Teams for MTBO World Championships Saturday, 27 March 2010 The Senior and Junior teams for MTBO World Championships to be held in Portugal in July have been announced following selection trials held last weekend.
Wendy Read appointed as new Australian Bushrangers Coach Tuesday, 23 March 2010 Wendy Read appointed as new Australian Bushrangers Coach and Assistant Coach for WOC 2010
2nd Asian Orienteering Championships & Kainuu Orienteering Week in Finland Saturday, 20 March 2010 Australian orienteers are invited to run on the 2005 WOC maps in the 2nd Asian Orienteering Championships in Japan from 30.4.2010 to 5.5.2010 and in Kainuu Orienteering Week in Finland from 5-10.7.2010
ASC Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women Now Open Saturday, 20 March 2010 The annual ASC Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for women are now open. Applications close on Friday 30 April 2010. For more information, visit www.ausport.gov.au/women or call 1800 224 412
Christine Brown named Official of the Year at 46th Tasmanian Sports Awards Saturday, 20 March 2010 At the recent Tasmanian Sports Awards, Christine Brown of Esk Valley club received the award for the most outstanding Tasmanian sports official for 2009. The award was a well deserved recognition of Christine’s efforts locally, nationally and internationally. Hanny Allston of Wellington Ranges was a finalist in the Female Athlete of the Year category for her gold and silver medals at the 2009 World Games and for her 1st place in the Silva National Orienteering Series.
Only just over a day to enter Easter twenty10. CC inspired? Thursday, 18 March 2010 There is only just over a day to enter Easter twenty10. If this Captain Compass episode doesn't inspire you to enter, remembering you won't hear the finale if you are not there, then I am afraid you are a lost cause (excuse the pun).
SiLVA National Orienteering League video reports Tuesday, 16 March 2010 Orienteering Australia now has a YouTube channel. You can check out the Youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/OrienteeringAUS.
Australian Sports Commission initiatives Tuesday, 16 March 2010 The ASC is Orienteering Australia's major sponsor. OA is assisting the ASC in promoting three ASC initiatives: 1. The Play By The Rules website; 2. The All Cultures program; 3. Australia's leading sports forum, Our Sporting Future, from 28–30 July 2010 at the Gold Coast.
Only a few days to enter Easter, don't miss Captain Compass! Tuesday, 16 March 2010 Captain Compass episode 4: A radio serial retelling the adventures of the most cartographically correct superhero
Easter twenty10 radio serial, Captain Compass ep 3 Friday, 12 March 2010 Details of the plot to ruin the Easter twenty10 orienteering carnival are revelaed in this episode of the radio serial, Captain Compass.
Easter twenty10 radio serial, Capatin Compass ep 2. Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Episode 2 of the radio serial, Captain Compass
Nominations - 2010 Junior World Orienteering Championships Monday, 8 March 2010 Candidates for selection in the 2010 Junior World Orienteering Championships are asked to submit their nominations by 28 March.
SILVA National Orienteering League Round 1 Report Sunday, 7 March 2010 Event results from Races 1, 2 & 3 in Victoria on March 6 & 7
Mapper needed to produce sprint maps in Tasmania Friday, 5 March 2010 Orienteering Tasmania is seeking a mapper to produce at least 10 sprint maps through 2010; including three maps on the North West Coast. Expressions of interest should be submitted to Greg Hawthorne (mapping@tasorienteering.asn.au) by 15 March 2010.
SILVA National Orienteering League turns 18 Thursday, 4 March 2010 The format and team names may have changed over time, but the National Orienteering League- Sponsored by compass maker SILVA, continues to grow each year.
Captain Compass - Episode 1 Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Woohoo, here it is, what you have been waiting for, whether you realised it or not. Episode 1 of Captain Compass
ENTRIES are now open for the MTBO World Championship team trials Friday, 26 February 2010 ENTRIES are now open for the MTBO World Championship team trials to be held near Oberon on March 20-21st
Australian elite orienteering season commences with 2nd Stromlo Running Festival Wednesday, 24 February 2010 The 2010 elite Orienteering competition season commences with 2nd Stromlo Running Festival
Eureka Challenge Entries Closing Soon Tuesday, 16 February 2010 for Round 1 in Victoria, March 6 & 7.
Victoria Country lead the Southern Cross Series Tuesday, 16 February 2010 Vic Country off to the best possible start in Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2010 Southern Cross Series
Jones takes track - mountain double Sunday, 14 February 2010 2009 WOC representative Shannon Jones has won the ACT 10,000m track championship and the Stromlo Stomp 10.4 km mountain run this week.
2010 MTBO Squad Announcement Sunday, 14 February 2010 Junior, Senior MTBO Squads announced
Squad Update Sunday, 14 February 2010 #1 2010
Ballarat Silva DuO strikes gold! Monday, 1 February 2010 The Ballarat Silva Duo on Australia Day was judged an outstanding success
2009 National MTBO Rankings Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Australia Day honour to Bob Mouatt Tuesday, 26 January 2010 Former Orienteering Australia President Bob Mouatt of Red Roos in the ACT has been honoured with an OAM in the Australia Day honours list for services to orienteering. Australian Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo of Bush Flyers in the ACT was also honoured, receiving an AO for service to public administration.
The Australian Police and Emergency Games hit Hobart's Infamous Dunes Sunday, 17 January 2010 Orienteering Tasmania is hosting the orienteering competition for the Australian Police and Emergency Services Games (AP&ES Games) on Sunday 21 February. The event will be held on arguably Australia's most challenging map, Pittwater, with its technical sand dune terrain, and will be held in conjunction with a local event, so is open to all to take up the challenge. To find out more visit the OT website www.tasorienteering.asn.au
Eureka Challenge 2010 - Bulletin 1 Available Friday, 15 January 2010 The invitation to the 2010 Eureka Challenge National Orienteering League events is available here.
2010 World University Orienteering Championships Thursday, 7 January 2010 The World University Orienteering Championships (WUOC) will be held in 2010 in Borlange, Sweden, from 18 to 24 July (see http://www.wuoc2010.se/). Selection arrangements for the Australian team to contest the Championships are now available at http://www.orienteering.asn.au/highperf/Selectioncriteria
Shared honours in Christmas Five Days Saturday, 2 January 2010 The Southern Highlands of NSW hosted the Christmas Five Days from 27-31 December and attracted orienteers from as far afield as Russia, Sweden and South Africa. In men's A, Simon Uppill triumphed on day 1 but days 2-5 honours went to Dave Shepherd. In women's A, Aislinn Prendergast won overall with 3 wins to 2 by Bridget Andersen. Women's B had a strong field, with Jo Allison the winner over Maria Brodin (Sweden) and QLD junior star Lillian Burrill.
Junior selection panel - call for expressions of interest Thursday, 24 December 2009 Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest to serve on the Junior Selection Panel.
One Week Left Wednesday, 23 December 2009 Save 10% off your Easter Twenty10 entry fees by entering NOW!
Adrian Jackson 2nd in MTBA Cross Country MTB Race Monday, 21 December 2009 Adrian Jackson finished 2nd in the opening round MTBA National Cross Country Mountain Bike Race
Australian MTBO Juniors able to attend Junior World Champs Monday, 14 December 2009 Orienteering Australia has now decided to allow junior participation in MTBO JWOC
North American Orienteering Festival Sunday, 13 December 2009 Bored with orienteering in Europe and Scandinavia? Fancy a month's orienteering in North America? Here's the answer to your dreams!
Allston and Ewels race Australian 10 000m athletics championships Saturday, 12 December 2009 Allston and Ewels race Australian 10 000m athletics championships
Conference moves forward on Crawford recommendations Tuesday, 8 December 2009 The Orienteering Australia annual Conference last weekend has taken action on a number of recommendations of the recently released Crawford report into sport in Australia.
New National Senior Elite Squad for 2010 Monday, 7 December 2009 New National Senior Elite Squad for 2010
Appointment of new Australian Junior Coach and Manager Friday, 27 November 2009 Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of two positions: Roch Prendargast as Junior Coach, and Valerie Barker as Junior Manager.
2010 Stromlo Running Festival Monday, 23 November 2009 Orienteering to feature at the 2010 SRF, get your entry into Australia's richest orienteering race now at http://www.stromlorunningfestival.com.au/
easter twenty10 ENTRIES OPEN! Tuesday, 3 November 2009 easter twenty10 ENTRIES OPEN!
Positions Vacant - Australian Junior Coach and Manager Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Orienteering Australia is seeking to fill the positions of Australia Junior Coach and Manager
South Australian MTBO Champs Sunday, 25 October 2009
Hosts again lead the way at WMOC Saturday, 17 October 2009 Australians again led the way at the WMOC long distance finals today, winning six of the 21 gold medals on offer.
Another good day for Australians at WMOC Thursday, 15 October 2009 It was another good day for the Australian contingent at the World Masters Championships, with eight winning their qualifying heats.
Australia leads the way in WMOC sprint finals Sunday, 11 October 2009 Australia led the way with seven gold medals in the sprint finals of the World Masters Orienteering Championships, held today at Sydney Olympic Park.
Good day for Sweden, Australia, Great Britain in WMG sprint qualifying Saturday, 10 October 2009 Sweden led the way with seven victories in the sprint qualifying at the World Masters Games, with the hosts and Great Britain taking five wins each.
National Junior Squad, Junior Development Squad announced Saturday, 10 October 2009 The National Junior Squad and Junior Development Squad for 2009-10 has been announced.
SILVA National Orienteering League decided for 2009 Sunday, 4 October 2009 The NSW Stingers have won their first senior National League title, taking out the men's competition for 2009, while the Victorian Nuggets have won the women's event.
ACT, Victoria win national relay titles Sunday, 4 October 2009 The Canberra Cockatoos were comfortable winners in the M21E event at the Australian Relays today, while the Victorian Nuggets won a close race in W21E.
Ewels completes a clean sweep Saturday, 3 October 2009 Kathryn Ewels completed a clean sweep of senior national titles when she won the Australian Long Distance Championships today, while Dave Shepherd added the long-distance championship to his sprint win yesterday.
Shepherd, Ewels win national sprint titles Friday, 2 October 2009 Dave Shepherd and Kathryn Ewels won the Australian Sprint Championships at Benalla today.
QLD wins Australian Schools Orienteering 2009 Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Australian Schools Championships Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Shepherd makes successful long-distance comeback in Victorian Championships Sunday, 27 September 2009 Dave Shepherd made a successful return to long-distance competition at the Victorian Long Distance Championships today, while Kathryn Ewels was a commanding winner of the women's event.
Uppill, Ewels win national middle distance titles Sunday, 27 September 2009 Simon Uppill and Kathryn Ewels won the Australian Middle Distance titles at Chewton Diggings yesterday.
Western Australian Championships weekend Thursday, 24 September 2009
Sheldon, Calabro do the double in Queensland Championships Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Anna Sheldon and Lorenzo Calabro both did the double, winning the Middle and Long Distance events at the Queensland Championships, held on the weekend near Stanthorpe.
Uppill and Casanova take out SA long titles Tuesday, 15 September 2009 Simon Uppill and Jenny Casanova have won the open classes at the SA Long Distance Championships, held near Burra on Sunday.
2010 SILVA National Orienteering League program Thursday, 10 September 2009 2010 SILVA National Orienteering League program
National MTBO Series wraps up Wednesday, 9 September 2009 The National MTBO Series wrapped up in Queensland last weekend.
MTBO National Series Friday, 4 September 2009 Final events in Queensland this weekend
National Secretary (orienteering) for School Sport Australia Friday, 4 September 2009
Important message for WMOC competitors Monday, 31 August 2009 An important message for all competitors in the World Masters Orienteering Championships 2009
Victorian Sprint Distance Championships, Deakin University Monday, 31 August 2009
SA duo win NSW Long Champs Sunday, 30 August 2009 Expat South Australian's Ben Rattray and Vanessa Round have won the 2009 NSW Long Distance Championships
VALE ROY HILLER Thursday, 27 August 2009 A large group of orienteers and other friends were present at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth on Friday, 21 August, to farewell Roy Hiller, who died on 16 August, just ten days before his 85th birthday.
Simone Niggli and Daniel Hubmann long distance champions at WOC 2009 Sunday, 23 August 2009 Simone Niggli has won her fifth long distance world title, almost two minutes ahead of her nearest rival, and Daniel Hubmann makes it a Swiss double with his second long distance title.
WOC 2009 – Long Final - Pictures from the race Sunday, 23 August 2009 Exciting final stages of the women's race
WOC 2009 – Long Final - Live from the race Sunday, 23 August 2009 Greetings from the WOC arena where the women's race is underway.
WOC 2009 - Long Final Preview Sunday, 23 August 2009 The last day of competition at the World Orienteering Championships, Hungary.
WOC 2009 - Women's Relay - Bankut, Hungary Saturday, 22 August 2009 A top 10 result for the Australian Women's Relay Team!
WOC 2009 - High drama at the Men's World Championship Relay - Bankut, Hungary Friday, 21 August 2009 Anything can happen in an Orienteering relay - and does!
WOC 2009 - Sprint Final - Success for Australia Friday, 21 August 2009 Kathryn Ewels places 5th in the World Orienteering Championships Sprint Distance Final
WOC 2009 - Sprint Final - Podium Finish for Kathryn Ewels! Friday, 21 August 2009 Kathryn Ewels placed 5th in World Orienteering Championships Sprint Distance Final, Miskolc Hungary.
WOC 2009 - Sprint Qualification News and Photos Thursday, 20 August 2009 Kathryn Ewels qualifies for Sprint Final!
WOC 2009 - Sprint Preview Thursday, 20 August 2009 Details on today's sprint races at Miskolc Zoo.
WOC 2009 – Middle Final News and Photos Wednesday, 19 August 2009 Excellent start for Australia in the first of the WOC final races.
WOC 2009: Middle Distance Finals Wednesday, 19 August 2009 Australia's WOC campaign got off to a flying start in Hungary today with the first of the finals: the Middle Distance held in Bankut.
WOC 2009 – Opening Ceremony Honour for Australia Wednesday, 19 August 2009 Hanny Allston chosen to read the Athletes' Oath.
WOC 2009 - Long Qualification news, photos & video Tuesday, 18 August 2009 By 11am on Monday, the Aussie team was already heading off for some R&R after Hanny and Kathryn successfully qualified for the long final.
Long Qualification Results Monday, 17 August 2009 Two Australian women have qualified for the Long Distance Final in WOC 2009.
WOC 2009 – Long qualification preview. Monday, 17 August 2009 Start times, terrain info and pics.
WOC 2009 – Middle Qualification news and photos. Sunday, 16 August 2009 During the next week, we'll be bringing you photos and reports from all the WOC action here 'on the ground' in Miskolc, Hungary.
Photos from Israel MTBO World Champs - Sprint and Long finals Sunday, 16 August 2009 AJ in action in Israel
Crane and Allston qualify for Middle Distance Final Sunday, 16 August 2009 Two out of three Middle Distance qualifiers for Australia today at the first day of the 2009 World Orienteering Championships in Hungary. Grace Crane and Hanny Allston will compete in the Middle Distance final on Wednesday.
Second gold medal for Adrian at World Champs Sunday, 16 August 2009 Adrian has won the Men's Long Distance Final in Israel.
WOC 2009 Begins! Sunday, 16 August 2009 A quick intro before today's Middle Distance qualification race.
Adrian Jackson sprints to gold in Israel Saturday, 15 August 2009 AJ is world champ again...this time in the sprint distance.
2009 WOC Miskolc, Hungary Friday, 14 August 2009 With team preparation and training complete, the Australian team of 5 is ready for the World Orienteering Championships commencing today, Sunday 16 August with the Middle Distance qualification race.
MTBO world champs MIDDLE DISTANCE - AJ on the podium Tuesday, 11 August 2009 Carolyn in 35th place and AJ on the podium in 5th.
MTBO world champs underway in Israel with Long qualification race Monday, 10 August 2009 Carolyn and Adrian both through to the finals
MTBO WOC Sunday, 9 August 2009 The world championships get underway with the long qualification race in Israel tomorrow.
Swiss O Week Saturday, 8 August 2009 6 Days of Orienteering in the Mountains near Muotathal, Schwyz.
World Masters Orienteering Championships - Entries Extended Monday, 3 August 2009 World Masters Orienteering Championships, reaches 1,100 entries.
MTBO Team gears up for WOC in Israel Thursday, 30 July 2009 The Australian Orienteering MTBO team is about to meet in Tel Aviv for their training camp prior to the World Championships.
WMOC Planners and Controllers Finalise Courses Tuesday, 28 July 2009 With less than a week to go before entries close for the 2009 World Masters Championships, Event Director Nick Dent, National Controller Rob Vincent and course planners and controllers spent last weekend at Clandulla State Forest testing the courses for the 2nd qualification race and the final.
Australia 4th in World Games Relay - Chengcing Lake Sunday, 19 July 2009 All team members ran fantastic legs in the final orienteering event at Chengcing Lake, equalling Australia's previous best relay result at an International event
Hanny Allston World Games Champion!! Saturday, 18 July 2009 Hanny Allston wins World Games Middle Distance in Taiwan.
Alex Randall on the Podium in Lithuanian World Ranking Event Saturday, 18 July 2009 Alex Randall 6th in Lituanian MTBO WRE Middle Distance Race
Allston takes silver in World Games Friday, 17 July 2009 Hanny Allston has taken a silver medal in the World Games sprint.
World Games Orienteering competitions start today Friday, 17 July 2009 The World Games Orienteering competitions start today with the Sprint Distance race held at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts.
Position vacant on Orienteering Australia Board: Director (Development) Thursday, 16 July 2009 The OA Board is seeking expressions of interest to fill the vacant position on the Board of Director, Development.
Look out for the Aussies at the 2009 World Games Orienteering Champs Wednesday, 15 July 2009 The Australian team has been training well in Hong Kong before heading to Taiwan tomorrow.
Business as usual as the Scandinavian and Swiss teams dominate JWOC relays Sunday, 12 July 2009 The Swiss women's team win from Norway, and in the men's race, it's Sweden and Switzerland
JWOC Middle Final Friday, 10 July 2009 The final of the Middle Distance event was held in the forest around San Martino di Castrozza, the same area as the qualification event.
JWOC Middle Qualification Thursday, 9 July 2009 JWOC Middle Qualification
NT Champs Report Wednesday, 8 July 2009 News, results and photos from another NT Championships.
Lachlan Dow impressive in the Dolomites Tuesday, 7 July 2009 It was a tough, long day for the JWOC team in Italy
JWOC Long Distance Preview Tuesday, 7 July 2009 JWOC Long Distance Preview
Prendergast impresses in JWOC Sprint Tuesday, 7 July 2009 Aislinn Prendergast and Lachlan Dow lead the charge for Australia in today's JWOC sprint.
JWOC Sprint today Monday, 6 July 2009 The racing at JWOC in Italy gets underway tonight with the Sprint event
Grace Elson shows great form in UK Monday, 6 July 2009 Australian Boomerang Grace Elson continues to show good form in UK
JWOC Starts Tomorrow Sunday, 5 July 2009 The Australian Team has made final preparations for this year's Junior World Championships, starting tomorrow.
MTBO - European Champs and JWOC Relays Monday, 29 June 2009
JWOC Team hits the streets of Venice Monday, 29 June 2009 The 2009 Australian JWOC team has assembled at their training base in Northern Italy.
European MTBO Championships Continue Sunday, 28 June 2009
2009-10 AROC event information Thursday, 25 June 2009 Get your diaries out, the new AROC adventure racing calendar is out!
European Mountain Bike Orienteering Champs Tuesday, 23 June 2009 Alex Randall and Anthony Darr are in action in the European MTBO championships in Denmark
Dent and Jones star in fun run Monday, 22 June 2009 Dent and Jones star in Canada Day fun run
Mountain bike orienteers meet in Denmark Saturday, 20 June 2009
New Executive Officer for Orienteering Australia Thursday, 11 June 2009 John Harding of Bush Flyers in the ACT has been appointed the new Executive Officer of Orienteering Australia, commencing Monday 15 June 2009.
Israel Maps Tuesday, 9 June 2009