Proposed Changes to Membership and Entry Fees
Orienteering ACT is considering changes to its membership and event fee structure for 2019. The propsed changes aim to simplify the membership fee structure and administration of memberships, and to…
Overcast Skies no Deterrent for ACT Metro Series # 9
Overcast skies were no deterrent to competitors in ACT Metro Series and Junior League # 9 as more than 200 turned out for the event on Mount Majura. The fastest…
How do I keep up with the kids?
Many beginner adult orienteers, as well as parents who accompany their children to events each week, are in awe of what our numerous junior orienteers achieve both in local events…
German Family Enjoys Close Encounter with Kangaroos
One of the attractions for the Niemann family’s visit to Canberra, while on holidays from Germany, was the opportunity to participate in ACT Midweek Series #12 at Lyneham North. And…
ACT Metro Series & Junior League Resumes on Saturday 28 July
The 2018 ACT Metro Series & Junior League will resume after the School holidays with event #9 at Mt Majura (near the north-eastern end of Antill Street) on Saturday 28…
Andrew Barnett’s Reflections on 2018 WUOC Middle Distance Championships
This week I had the opportunity to compete in the World University Orienteering Championships near Kuortane in Finland and this is my account of the Middle Distance race. On a…
Q & A : The what, when, where & how of Oceania 2019
What is happening? Oceania 2019, that’s what The Oceania Orienteering Championships is a predominantly Trans-Tasman festival of running that takes place every two years. After the success of the 2017…
Perfect Winter’s Day for ACT Midweek #11 on Black Mountain
Canberra orienteers enjoyed perfect weather for ACT Midweek event # 11 on the western slopes of Black Mountain in the shadow of Telstra Tower. It was a cloudless 12C degree…
Sunday’s ACT League event, Jerrabomberra
Next Sunday's Classic Series event, ACT League #9, will be held on the recently updated and extended Jerrabomberra Hill map. Ian Elz has set some interesting courses suitable for all…
Cockatoos Trio Representing Australia in JWOC in Hungary
Three junior Canberra Cockatoos, Tara Melhuish, Zoe Melhuish and Patrick Miller will be competing for Australia in the 2018 Junior World Orienteering Championships in Hungary starting on Monday. The event…