NOY 2
Sunday 12 April 2026 - Freemans Waterhole"Redgum Ridges"
The second event in this year's Newcastle Orienteer of the Year series. Seven courses to suit all orienteers, from 2.0km Very Easy up to 6.7km Hard. Newcomers welcome.
"Intricate detail in watercourses and lower slopes, separated by steep ridges. The bush is mostly open and very runnable".
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2026 Australian Championships
Newcastle podiums at National Champs
Over fourty Newcastle club members were part of more than seven hundred orienteers who competed in this year's Australian Orienteering Championships (AOC), held in northeastern Tasmania over Easter. The four day carnival included the Australian Sprint, Middle Distance, Long Distance and Relay Championships, with results also determining the the Australian 3 Day Championships normally held over Easter (AOC was moved from the usual September timeslot as the 2026 Oceania Championships will be held at that time).
Sprint
First: Koen Stafford (M10A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A), Gayle Quantock (W60A). Bronwyn Stafford (W35AS), Emile Altmann (M45AS).
Second: Erika Enderby (W20E), Justin Stafford (M40A).
Third: Alyse Newton (W10A), Julian Altmann (M10A), Baxter Peel (M14A), Scott Simson (M55A). Naomi Scouller (W35AS), Caroline Jenkins (W45AS).
Middle Distance
First: Baxter Peel (M14A), Erika Enderby (W20E). Mikayla Enderby (W21AS).
Second: Alyse Newton (W10A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A), Stephen Craig (M55A). Naomi Scouller (W35AS), Emile Altmann (M45AS).
Third: Scott Simson (M55A). Shane Jenkins (M45AS).
Long Distance
First: Alyse Newton (W10A). Emile Altmann (M45AS).
Second: Peter Preston (M40). Naomi Scouller (W35AS).
Third: Lucy Jenkins (W10A), Presley Scouller-Evans (M14A), Erika Enderby (W20E), Justin Stafford (M40A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A). Bronwyn Stafford (W35AS).
Relays (as part of NSW teams)
First: Baxter Peel (M14A), Presley Scouller-Evans (M14A), Peter Preston (M35A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A), Gale Quantock (W55A), Scott Simson (M55A).
Second: Lucy Jenkins (M/W12) Felix Preston (M/W12), Martina Craig (W55A), Stephen Craig (M55A). Peter Orr (M55AS).
Third: Rebecca Craig (W20E), Erika Enderby (W20E), Bronwyn Stafford (W35A), Justin Stafford (M35A). Mikayla Enderby (W21AS), Carolyn Matthews (W21AS).
Australian 3 Days (total time from Sprint, Middle & Long)
First: Alyse Newton (W10A), Erika Enderby (W20E).
Second: Baxter Peel (M14A), Jennifer Enderby (W55A), Scott Simson (M55A). Billie Preston (M/(W10N), Naomi Scouller (W35AS), Emile Altmann (M45AS), Maria Orr (W65AS).
Third: Peter Preston (M40A). Shane Jenkins (M45AS).
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2026 Night Champs
Wednesday 22 April 2026 - Wallsend "Brickworks Park" 
Newcastle's annual Urban Night Orienteering Championships. (Despite the champs title this is a fun event and open to everyone including first-timers).
Starts after dark, from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
Courses - Long 3.8km & Short 2.4km.
Bring a headtorch/light!
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Urban Series 2026
The 2026 Urban Series Final was held on the "Warrabrook Wetlands" map on 18 March 2026 with courses set by Alex Massey.
Congratulations to this year's winners.
Long Course
A Grade: Men - Tim Doman; Women - Erika Enderby
B Grade: Men - Matt Brown; Women - Carolyn Matthews
C Grade: Men - Shane Trotter; Women - Millicent Crowe
Short Course
A Grade: Men - Baxter Peel; Women - Isobel Newton
B Grade: Men - Geoff Peel; Women - Maria Orr
Presentations (incorporating Street-O and BOSS awards) were held 25 March at Brickworks Park and included a fun O-Maze Champs event (Results).
Still to come: Urban Night Championships - 22 April 2026.
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O Promo Videos
"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".
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