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NEXT EVENT: Saturday, 13-Jun-26 :  ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 6  [Directions by Apple Maps, Google Maps]

ACT League #7, Orroral Tracking Station, Sunday 21 June

Entries are now open for ACT League #7, to be held in Namadgi National Park on Sunday 21 June. Courses V EASY EASY MOD 2 MOD 1 HARD 5 HARD 4 HARD 3 HARD 2 HARD 1 Length (km) 2.0 2.4 3.8 5.4 3.5 5.3 6.4 7.4 8.6 Climb (m) 20 20 45 80 50…
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Last Chance to Register – Level 3 Controller Workshop

Controllers manage the quality, safety and technical standards of orienteering events. Have you:  Then now is the time to learn. There is no cost for you to attend. But you will need to provide for your own refreshments.Attend for all or part of the day. Register now for the Workshop on Saturday May 30th. 0900…
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Board Shorts – May 2026

Held Monday 11 May 2026. OA and governance updates Ski-O back on for 2026 Grants and State Sporting Organisation work Finance and event costs Capital O and NOL 2027 Capital O to continue Coaching and athlete development Blue Lightning coaching MTBO Athlete support funding approved Uniforms and communications Remote Area First Aid Course Welcome person…
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Elye Dent Selected for World Orienteering Championships

Congratulations to Elye Dent (Red Roos) who has been selected in the Australian team to compete at the 2026 World Orienteering Championships (WOC) to be held in Genova, Italy from 6-11 July. The complete 2026 Australian WOC Team: Women: Zoe Carter (SA), Erika Enderby (NSW), Milla Key (VIC), Nea Shingler (NSW), Caitlin Young (TAS) Men:…
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Quality Double-Header Weekend on 30-31 May

Metro Series: incl. Junior League #4, Mt Jerrabomberra, Saturday 30 May The weekend starts with a high quality Metro Series event at Mt Jerrabomberra. Moderate, Easy, and Very Easy courses will be available.The terrain is highly is varied, including runnable forest, a variety of point features, and some steep sections. The existing map can be…
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