Juniors introduced to course planning at the Pent-O
A Parawanga tradition that dates back to the 1980s was revived to celebrate the first use for an OACT event of Tate Needham’s new and very detailed map of Haig…
Pre-enter for Parawanga Pent-O
Some 30 years ago, the Parawanga Pent-O was a regular annual event on the ACT orienteering calendar. It featured five very short courses, set by young juniors as a introduction…
ACT League Double Header Produces Surprising Results
The ACT League double header over the weekend of 16-17 March produced some surprising results after competitors’ times were corrected for age and gender. The most interesting outcomes were in…
The Buzz – Bushflyers News March 2019
Thank you very much to Toni Brown and David Poland who generously hosted our recent Bushies swarm. It was great to have some new families join us, and for us…
Classic Series Starts This Weekend
The 2019 Classic Series and ACT League will kick-off this weekend with a double header of quality events at West Deakin and The Gib. Saturday will see that the 2019…
Consistency Rewards Top Three in Runners Shop Twilight Series
Featured image (left to right) David Stocks (2nd) and Toni Brown (3rd); absent Martin Dent (1st), but pictured below right. Martin Dent Consistent performances throughout the Series by a few…
Last Chance to Enter Sprint Champs
Entries for the 2019 ACT Sprint Distance Championships close at midnight tomorrow, Friday March 8. The championships will be held on a new map at West Deakin on Saturday March…
Think Faster on your Feet
"Try Mountain Bike Orienteering and enjoy navigation at higher speed". As we all found at the season opener at Sparrow Hill, thought sometimes out paces speed. Competitors from 9 to…
Boboyan Training Day – This Sunday
Every good thing comes to an end, and sadly coaching scholars Saara and Fredo will be here for only three more weeks, however there are still some great opportunities remaining…
Junior Invitational Tour announced
The Junior Invitational Tour for Oceania 2019 has just been announced. See information here: Junior Invitational Tour 2019. All juniors aged 9 to 18 years, and their families, are invited.Preliminary…
Nominations Called for 2019 ACT Schools Team
Every year Orienteering ACT selects a team to represent the Territory in the Australian Schools Championships and wider Australian Championships Carnival. Up to 20 high school students - junior girls…