The complete Australian team:
Women: Zoe Carter (SA), Erika Enderby (NSW), Milla Key (VIC), Nea Shingler (NSW), Caitlin Young (TAS)
Men: Elye Dent (ACT), Cooper Horley (NSW), Aston Key (VIC), Henry McNulty (WA)

Live results and tracking can be viewed for free on IOF Live.
Live tv broadcast with commentary will be available on IOF TV – €27 for all races or €10 for each single race.

The complete list of Australian starters in today’s sprint qualification race is below.
Henry McNulty is the first Australian starter at 5:08pm AEST.

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Owen Radajewski and Katherine Maundrell also achieved outstanding results, finishing in 14th and 17th places respectively.
The complete Australian results from the sprint race (ACT athletes in bold):

The JWOC continues tonight with the sprint relay starting at 6:10pm AEST.
Live results and tracking can be viewed for free on IOF Live.
Live tv broadcast with commentary will be available on IOF TV – €9 per race.

The Australian sprint relay teams are:

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Live results and tracking can be viewed for free on IOF Live.
Live tv broadcast with commentary will be available on IOF TV – €35 for all five races or €9 for each single race.

Liana Stubbs is the first Australian starter at 6:09pm AEST.
The complete list of Australian starters in the sprint race is below.

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A free livestream with professional commentary and graphics will be broadcast online here from 6pm AEST. Live results and GPS tracking links will be available on the event website. Oliver Bishop is the first Australian starter at 6:02pm AEST.
The complete list of Australian starters is below.

A live arena broadcast will also be available for the long distance (first start 6pm AEST Friday) and relay races (first start 6pm AEST Saturday).

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Everyone who loves or dreams of trying Skiing or Orienteering, will be able to take an opportunity to combine both skills and to take part in our exciting Championship. 
It will be the 12th Championship, after Swedish ski-o expert Patrik Gunnarsson brought the concept back to Perisher in 2014. 
It is the only Ski-O event in Australia and among the only few in the Southern Hemisphere!

Entries are open here
Book your accommodation and start training
We will be thrilled to see very many orienteers at the highest-altitude orienteering event in Australia!

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The journey begins in the rugged bushland of Namadgi National Park, then moves to Orana School, a fun, compact campus, perfect for the ASOC competitors to demonstrate their speedy sprint techniques. From there, competitors climb to the panoramic heights of Mount Ainslie, before navigating along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River at Pine Island and then tackle the technical slopes of Stromlo Forest Park. The carnival finishes at the Australian National University, where open lawns, gardened courtyards, and complex buildings provide fast decision-making and technical route choices.

Each day brings new terrain, fresh challenges, and multiple route choices, rewarding those who read the map, trust their compass, and move confidently. 

Join us for a week of navigation, endurance, and connection to country — and follow the flight paths that have shaped this extraordinary landscape.

Visit the Oceania 2026 website and download Bulletin 1 now for more details.
Enter here.

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Courses

If you haven’t entered a Classic Series event before, please refer to this guide to help you choose a suitable course.

The existing map can be viewed here.
Details are in the information flyer.
Enter here by 17 June.

Course Setter’s Notes

A mix of fast, open running with areas of slightly thicker vegetation containing complex rock detail. The map has been updated for vegetation using recent lidar data, but some open areas contain patches of scrub that are not mapped. Some tracks that are marked on the map may be indistinct on the ground and some sections of ruined fence only have fence wire at ground level, and may not be visible unless you are very close.

The Very Easy course has a taped leg close to the finish.

Late Entries Available

Normal entries close Wednesday 17 June.
Late entries (+50% late entry fee) will also be available to the Hard 4, Moderate 2, Easy, and Very Easy Courses until 5pm on Saturday 20 June.

Double Header Weekend – Metro Series: incl. Junior League #4, Stringybark Hill, Saturday 20 June

The weekend will also include a quality Metro Series event at Stringybark Hill. Moderate, Easy, and Very Easy courses will be available.
The spur-gully terrain is mostly fast and open with good visibility (but quite steep and rocky in places)..

The existing map can be viewed here.
Enter here for Saturday’s event. Entries close 9am 20 June, entry on the day will also be available.

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Have you: 

• NEVER wanted to be a controller?
• ALWAYS wondered what a controller does?
• NEEDED to know what a controller might think of your Course planning/Event organisation?

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 – 1730 (5:30pm).
Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison.

Details on Eventor or contact me at scown@light.net.au for further information.

Final registration by midnight Thursday May 28th.

Ann Scown
OACT Technical Officer

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OA and governance updates

• The Board noted outcomes from the recent OA AGM, including Marina Iskhakova’s appointment to the OA Board and approval of OA constitutional strategy matters.

Ski-O back on for 2026

• After further discussion, the Board agreed that Ski-O will go ahead in 2026 given the work and promotion already completed.
• The event will be reviewed for 2027, and similar future one-off events will need Board approval.

Grants and State Sporting Organisation work

• Both recent funding applications were approved (ACT Government Sport and Recreation grants), which is good news for OACT. Refer; Funding Recipients – Sport and Recreation
• Work has started on the 2026 State Sporting Organisation Categorisation Application, with Phil coordinating this. The categorisation assessment impacts OACT’s eligibility for ACT government grants in 2027–2029. Refer; State Sporting Organisation Categorisation – Sport and Recreation

Finance and event costs

• The Board reviewed finance papers and discussed a few items in more detail, including Sporting Schools income and the treatment of NOL and Capital O income.

Capital O and NOL 2027

• Capital O and the NOL round proposed for 2027 were discussed, with Ian confirming that he is willing to coordinate the event again.
• The Capital O carnival in 2026 was a huge success for the organisation, setting it up as a major annual carnival for OACT.

Capital O to continue

• The Board agreed that Capital O was a successful weekend and thanked Ian Prosser for overseeing it.
• The Board also agreed that Capital O should continue as an annual event, while recognising that the Canberra Day long weekend may not always be the best fit.
• OACT has also lodged a bid with OA to host a NOL round in 2027 in conjunction with Capital O.

Coaching and athlete development

• The Board discussed coaching governance, WWVP and accreditation matters.
• An international coaching visit by Frank Townley from Edinburgh has been locked in for September to March, with tasks and structure still to be developed.
• The current on-demand model for elite coaching appears to be working well.

Blue Lightning coaching

• Alastair George has been appointed as the Blue Lightning coach for this season. He will work with the Blue Lightning Manager, Grit Schuster.

MTBO

• The Board noted that Emily Stewart-Reed will take over the ACT MTBO Coordinator role in 2027.

Athlete support funding approved

• The Board agreed unanimously to provide athlete support in 2026 at the following levels: JWOC – $1,000; WOC – $500; WUOC – $750.

Uniforms and communications

• Uniform updates were noted.
• The Board also supported, in principle, the idea of engaging a junior to help with regular content for OACT’s social media.

Remote Area First Aid Course

• ACT Government has provided funding for the Remote Area First Aid Course.
• Up to 15 participants will complete the course, and they will be expected to volunteer at least two events. If you’re interested in participating, watch this space!

Welcome person roster

• Andrew advised that he will no longer continue as the event welcome person for Saturday Metro events.
• For 2026, Board members will rotate through this role instead. Come and say hi!

Oceania 2026

• Planning for Oceania is continuing steadily.
• Entries will open on 1 June.

Board succession and development officer role

• The Board discussed broadening Board membership and future succession. Nina will approach possible candidates.
• The Board also discussed formalising the development officer role, much of which is currently being covered by Susanne.

Next meeting: Monday 22 June 2026.

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The complete 2026 Australian WOC Team:

Women: Zoe Carter (SA), Erika Enderby (NSW), Milla Key (VIC), Nea Shingler (NSW), Caitlin Young (TAS)

Men: Elye Dent (ACT), Cooper Horley (NSW), Aston Key (VIC), Henry McNulty (WA)

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