Event: NOY8
Date: Sunday 19th September 2010
Location: Killingworth
Map: The Range
Planner: Geoff Peel
Organiser: Margaret Peel
Setup: Mick Kavur, Geoff & Margaret Peel
Rego: Margaret Peel
Finish: Bob Gilbert, Denis Lyons
Collection: Joy Guy, Shane Jenkins, Denis Lyons, Bob Gilbert, Geoff Peel
Entries: 85
From planner Geoff Peel.....
With so many MTBO'ers away at the State Champs and a huge Airshow at the local RAAF base, it was surprising to get 85 entries for this, the last of the 2010 NOY series events. Point were on offer and it seems many were there to try and secure a position with a good final performance or indeed to get a bit more practice in the bush before the Aussie champs in SA.
Competitors had the luxury of pre-printed maps, an experiment that we would like to continue into next years NOY series where possible. There are many things to consider, especially organisers being late with their courses for printing (and I must put up my hand and apologise to Geoff Todkill for being guilty of this) but we are looking at ways to improve this process to minimise map wastage while still making sure we have coverage.
I might also apologise for the last control on the red and orange courses. For those coming down from the north there was an extra clearing (I swear, I've never seen it yet) that confused a few competitors that were obviously in oxygen debt toward the end of their course. The wreckage also appeared to be a little further westward but in reality that was due to some vegetation "creep". While I put lot of effort into course construction, I must admit map correcting isn't one of my stronger points.
I mustn't forget to thank all the helpers on the day especially those that turned up early to set up or stayed back late to collect controls. And of course to Margaret for being a powerhouse when it comes to organising, even if she doesn't listen to a thing I say.
Tha next "bush" event will be our last for the season and is to be contested at Tocal Agricultural College. 2009 OANSW couse setter of the Year, Karen Blatchford, is setting what could probably be described as longer sprint style courses that will no doubt prove to be fun. These courses will see us running (or walking) around the many buildings, grounds and paddocks that make up the campus. There may even be the possibility of a swim (fee to college) after your run so keep a check here for details.