May 2022 - Orienteering ACT

‘Running’ a Badge Event

Post author:Robert Mouatt
Post published:30 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

The late Neville de Mestre was noted for his humorous articles of which this is an excellent example, first published in the A.C.T. Orienteering News, October 1978. Neville was the…

Vale Neville de Mestre

Post author:Robert Mouatt
Post published:30 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

Photos supplied by David Hogg: L to R: Celebrating a birthday 1978; At Kooyoora 1986; At Bowral 1988. Most of the text was also supplied by David Hogg. Neville de…

Feedback Sought on 2022 NOL Season

Post author:Paul de Jongh
Post published:26 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

The Orienteering Australia High Performance management group is seeking feedback on the 2022 National Orienteering League season, to assist with planning of future seasons. This survey can be completed by…

Board Shorts 235 – May 2022

Post author:Stephen Goggs
Post published:26 May 2022
Post category:Governance OACT News

At the first meeting of the new 2022 Board in May, Susanne welcomed new and returning members and congratulated Valerie Barker, who had been unable to attend the AGM, on…

The 2022 OACT Board. L-R: Jane Barnett, Edith Gray, Stephen Goggs, Susanne Harrysson, Maurice Patten, Andrew Cheffers, David Stocks (absent: Tara Melhuish, Valerie Barker)

AGM Rings in the Changes and Honours Our Best

Post author:Stephen Goggs
Post published:26 May 2022
Post category:Governance OACT News

At the Association’s AGM held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison on 28 April there were several changes to the OACT Board: Susanne Harrysson (Bushflyers) was elected as President…

QBIII Entries Still Available

Post author:Paul de Jongh
Post published:23 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

The 2022 Queen's Birthday Three Days will be held from 11 to 13 June near Wagga Wagga, NSW. There will be middle and long distance events at Burngoogee, and a…

Isaacs Ridge Success

Post author:John Foster
Post published:17 May 2022
Post category:Weston Emus

Thanks to all the Weston Emus who helped at the event on Saturday 14th May. The event was very successful in spite of threatening rain clouds. Martin Wehner's courses were…

2022 Junior League update after three rounds

Post author:Matt Stocks
Post published:15 May 2022
Post category:ACT Junior League Standings OACT News

The 2022 edition of the ACT Junior League has just completed the third round. 59 juniors competed in an event while fourteen competitors have completed all three. The three events…

MTBO Series #2 at Majura Pines, 22 May

Post author:Paul de Jongh
Post published:9 May 2022
Post category:MTBO OACT News

The second event of MTBO Series 2022 will take place at the beautiful Majura Pines, utilising the fast and enjoyable mtb single tracks of Majura Park. ACT MTBO Series is…

ACT League Tied After Three Races

Post author:Robert Mouatt
Post published:5 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

Pictured (L to R): Grant Bluett, David Stocks, Grace Crane The 2021 ACT League ended with Grant Bluett and Matt Crane tied on 670 points, after the ACT Middle and…

David Stocks and Caitlin Young at the 2022 Australian 3 Days.

Formative Years of Coaching Plus Hard Work Pays Dividends

Post author:Toni Brown
Post published:2 May 2022
Post category:OACT News

Congratulations to Caitlin Young (selected for the World University Championships and World Championships) and David Stocks (selected for the World University Championships and Junior World Championships) on their recent selection…