Junior club members make NSW Schools Team
Several Newcastle juniors have been selected in the team to represent NSW at the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships to be held late September/early October in and around Brisbane, as part of the Australian Champs Carnival.
Isobel Newton will make her team debut in the Junior Girls, Baxter Peel will again join the Junior Boys, and seasoned Schools Team rep Rebecca Craig will run for NSW in the Senior Girls. Presley Scouller-Evans is a reserve for the Junior Boys team.
Isobel Newton will make her team debut in the Junior Girls, Baxter Peel will again join the Junior Boys, and seasoned Schools Team rep Rebecca Craig will run for NSW in the Senior Girls. Presley Scouller-Evans is a reserve for the Junior Boys team.
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King's Birthday 3 Days winners
Forty nine Newcastle orienteers competed in the King's Birthday 3 Days held in the Bathurst area over the June long weekend. Over 350 orienteers were challenged with middle and long distance courses set among the granite boulders of the "Kahli's Rocks" map, followed by a sprint on Monday at Scots All Saints College. The combined times of the three races determined the overall 3 Days results.
Club members on the podium in the A classes were:
First - Felix Preston (M10A), Baxter Peel (M14A), Peter Preston (M40A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A), Carolyn Matthews (W60A), Jim Lee (M75A).
Second - Lucy Jenkins (W10A), Justin Stafford (M40A), Martina Craig (W45A), Scott Simson (M55A), Gayle Quantock (W60A).
Third - Nicole Haigh (W55A).
Placegetters in the other classes were:
First - Naomi Scouller (W35AS), Shane Jenkins (M45AS), Peter Orr (M65AS), Clare Newton (WOpenB).
Second - Frankie Preston (M/W10N), Carolyn Rigby (W65AS).
Third - Emile Altmann (M45AS), Viola O’Connor (W65AS).
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Newcastle to host State MTBO Champs
Newcastle Orienteers will be hosting the 2025 NSW Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships, to be held on the weekend of 11 & 12 October around Singleton. This year's champs features two events on two new maps, both middle distance format races but with extended winning times.
Course options to suit all levels of experience.
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New IOF Sprint Mapping Guidelines
The International Orienteering Federation Map Commission have released a comprehensive guide titled “Best practices for sprint mapping May 2025”.
Although primarly aimed at mappers drawing sprint/urban standard maps, some of the graphical examples given will be of interest to those keen on understanding the complexities of sprint orienteering maps, in particular the way multilevel areas are mapped.
Whilst the document focuses on maps drawn under ISSprOM (International Specification for Sprint Orienteering Maps) some points are also relevant to ISOM standard forest maps, and also our Newcastle Street Standard mapping. ________________________________________________________________________________
"Orienteering in Australia" Videos Orienteering Australia have released two new promotional videos following a project driven by our Club President Justin Stafford.
Newcastle club members feature in the videos which are designed to "dive into what makes orienteering so special: the thrill of the challenge, the joy of exploration, and a vibrant community that welcomes all ages and abilities. Whether you're a competitive runner, a bushwalking enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to get outside with your family, there's something for everyone".
View them on YouTube - Extended version Short Promo ________________________________________________________________________________