Bush Event Entry Fees:
| Adults | Juniors | Family | |
| Members | $12 | $9 | $30 |
| Casuals | $15 | $10 |
1st timers $12 (includes SI stick hire)
Second map $5
SportIdent stick hire $2
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Winter Wednesday Training 2019
Time: Map hand out at 6 pm. Course closure at 7.30 pm.
Courses: Hard (6 km) and Moderate (4 km) with shortening options. No results. No SI.
Park sessions: Roughly monthly as indicated. Shorter courses, higher speed.
Equipment: Orienteering gear. Head lamp. Compass.
Cost: Gold coin donation to cover map printing costs.
Location: Please see the flyer for locations
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Don't be put off by the 'championship' - this event is for everyone!!
Sunday 25th August 2019 - Hunter Valley Champs
RESULTS | WINSPLITS | ROUTEGADGET | ATTACKPOINT
The area is dominated by two near parallel ridges which merge at the southern edge of the map. The ridges have reasonably steep sides and numerous watercourses, many of which are deeply cut. The broad valley between the two ridges has detailed contour features. There are plenty of rock features.
Directions:
From MULBRING: From the roundabout at Leggetts Drive and Lake Road, travel west on Lake Road for 4.8 km, then turn right onto Hebburn Road (GRAVEL road - SPEED HUMP - Camera). Follow Hebburn Road for 1.9 km and turn right onto a track which splits into two. Take the LEFT track for approx. 60 m, veer right and follow signs to parking.
From KEARSLEY: Follow Lake Road (to the east) for 3 km, then turn left onto Hebburn Road (GRAVEL road), thence as above.
Parking: Try to park in rows near the Archery facility. Excess parking would be along the sides of the access tracks, or Hebburn Road.
Map: NEW MAP! NEW AREA!
"ARCHERY RIDGE" 1:10 000, 5m contours
Venue: Cessnock Archery Range
Planning team: Denis Lyons and David Kitchener
Courses::
The start triangle will be 10m in front of the map collection.
| Course | Length(km) | Description | Championship Categories | |||
| String | Kids can have fun following the string line and receive a small reward. | |||||
| Very easy | 1.4km | Follows tracks and a streamer trail | Mto12A, Wto12A | |||
| Easy | 1.6km | Controls not far from tracks, BUT, you need to know where you are along the track before turning off. You also need to be able to recognise a watercourse. | Mto14A, Wto14A | |||
| Moderate short | 2.4km | Moderate cross-country navigation | Mto18B, Wto18B | |||
| Moderate long | 2.9km | Moderate cross-country navigation | MOpenB, WOpenB | |||
| Hard short | 3.2km | Difficult navigation | Mto18A, M(19-49)AX, M(50-59)AS, M60A, M70+A Wto18A, W(19-49)AS, W(50-59)AS, W60A, W70+A |
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| Hard Medium | 5.3km | Difficult navigation | M(19-49)AS, M50+A W Open A, W40A, W50+A |
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| Hard long | 7.1km | Difficult navigation | Open A, M40+A |
Note: M(19-49)AX was a new class in 2018.
Safety:
Start times: 9:30 to 11:30am with course closure at 1pm. Please ensure you start your course with enough time to complete it prior to course closure
Notes:
(a) The Archery club is currently upgrading its tracks and target sites. Only the most prominent tracks are mapped. Arrows painted on the ground are not mapped. Concentrate on NATURAL FEATURES when at the start and finish of your course.
(b) TRAIL BIKES and 4WD vehicles use the area. Keep out of their way.
(c) The area does contain SPIKY VEGETATION hidden in areas of light or dark green.
(d) Take care on steep & slippery gravel slopes.
(e) Firewood-gatherers are active at this time of year.
(f) Brown triangles represent small termite mounds.
(g) Prominent native cherry trees are included in the distinctive trees- green X.
(h) Tree-root mounds and meat-ant nests are NOT shown on this version of the map.
(i) Surveyors have been marking the edge of a “paper road” with pink tapes. Moderate and hard courses may see these as they head to controls near the finish.
(j) Structures at the Archery site which have been used as toilets will NOT be available for use on the day.
(k) At least five helpers are needed to collect controls at the end of each event.
SPECIAL NOTE:
For this event INDIVIDUALS may compete in age classes.
Either (a) look for your age class, and enter the course for that class,
…Or (b) select a class for which you are eligible on the course you wish to complete. Please INDICATE BOTH COURSE AND CLASS ON YOUR ENTRY SLIP.
You don't have to be part of the championship class competition - just enter your normal course.
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Sunday, 15th September 2019
NOY7 Wallaroo
Directions
FROM THE SOUTH – Head north on the Pacific Hwy from Hexham, through Heatherbrae. Travel for 1.7 km past the Italia Road turn-off and turn left. After about 50 m turn right along the old Pacific Hwy. Follow this sealed road for about 750 m to the assembly area at the old rest area on the left. Parking is along either side of the road before the assembly area. Watch out for runners who may be heading back along this access road on their way to the start.
Map
"Wallaroo Hills", 1:10 000, 5 m contours
Terrain
Undulating and varied with areas of green, water features and rocky ground, and an extensive track network. There are some new motorbike tracks not shown on the map, particularly in the northern section affecting Hard Long. Tree root mounds are not shown on this version of the map. Motorbikes and horse riders are frequent users of the area – take care.
Start
About 500m from the assembly area for all classes. Follow the streamers south-west back along the north-western side of the access road for about 300m, then turn right and follow the streamers along the edge of the clearing for another 200m to the start.
Time
Starts between 9.30 and 11.30 am. Last Start for Long courses - 11am (unless prior arrangement).
Course closure at 1.00 pm.
Planner
Stephen Craig
Courses
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Very Easy |
2.1 km |
8 controls |
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Easy |
2.1 km |
9 controls |
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Moderate Short |
2.3 km |
10 controls |
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Moderate Long |
3.7 km |
11 controls |
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Hard Short |
3.3 km |
10 controls |
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Hard Medium |
5.0 km |
12 controls |
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Hard Long |
6.8 km |
15 controls |
Entry Fees
Bush Event Entry Fees:
| Adults | Juniors | Family | |
| Members | $12 | $9 | $30 |
| Casuals | $15 | $10 |
1st timers $12 (includes SI stick hire)
Second map $5
SportIdent stick hire $2
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Sunday 1st December 2019 - Bush Presentations
The Stafford's, Martinsville
More information will be available closer to the event
