Board Shorts 228 – May 2021
The OACT Board met on 24 May. At its meeting last week your OACT Board noted: progress in discussions with ACT Parks towards a process for preliminary approval for our…
Stringybark Hill – new map for Jim Sawkins Classic
Jim Sawkins Classic: details are in the information flyer. Enter here by Wednesday 2 June. Some photos of the terrain:
Matt Crane Has Narrow Lead in ACT League After Five Events
Pictured from left, Matt Crane, Grant Bluett, Martin Dent As the competition approaches the halfway mark, Matt Crane has the narrowest of leads in the 2021 ACT League, which he…
Entries Open for 2021 Jim Sawkins Classic
Entries are now open for the 2021 Jim Sawkins Classic, to be held on Sunday 6 June on a new map of Stringybark Hill, Jerrabomberra. All the details are in…
Maurice Ongania and Anne Sawkins
ACT Orienteers Celebrate 50 Years of Orienteering History
On Wednesday, 19 May, about 80 past and present orienteers took part in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of regular orienteering in the ACT. Those attending included ten past or current…
SC-ORE competitors ready to start
Significant Events in ACT Orienteering History No. 4: 2000 – Today
This is the final in a series of articles prepared by David Hogg summarising significant events in ACT orienteering history in the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of orienteering…
Red Roos Trimtex Size Chart
The Red Roos are about to place a new order for club orienteering gear (women's tops, men's tops, unisex pants). Before placing an order members should check the Trimtex size…
ACTOA President, Phil Creaser, cutting the cake at the 21st Birthday event at Black Mountain in May 1992
Significant Events in ACT Orienteering History No. 3: The 1990s
This is the third in a series of articles prepared by David Hogg summarising significant events in ACT orienteering history in the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of orienteering…
MTBO Series #2 at Bruce Ridge, 23 May
The second event of 2021 ACT MTB Orienteering Series will kick off on Sunday 23th May, starting 10am at the ever-stimulating Bruce Ridge, with the Assembly area adjacent to Alivio…
The ACT team at the 1989 Australian Schools Orienteering Championships. Standing (L to R): Tate Needham, James Inabinet, Andy Hogg, Cathy Hogg, Michael Derlacki, Emma Struik, Brett Hughes, Belinda Allison, Andrew Brownlee, Sara Struik. Sitting: Susie Hogg, Kirsty Bruce, Jo Allison. Missing: Andrew Nicholls, Sonya Kercher, Michael Foster.
Significant Events in ACT Orienteering History No. 2: The 1980s
This is the second in a series of articles prepared by David Hogg summarising significant events in ACT orienteering history in the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of orienteering…
Coaching and Training – the (Not So) Secret to Success!
The Family Training Camp ran 2nd to 11th April 2021 at the Canobolas Scout Camp, Orange. It was organised by Toni Brown from Bushflyers Orienteering Club in Canberra, and Helen…
Eoin Rothery Conquers Mt Clear
Pictured from left, Eoin Rothery, David Stocks, Grace CraneThe return to Mt Clear, after a long absence from the area, was a tough challenge for most of the 110 competitors…