Albury Wodonga Orienteering Club

AWOC DuO Champs @ Nail Can Hill

A reminder we have our DuO Champs this Sunday at Nail Can Hill.

Note: Both men's and women's championship courses now have one run leg instead of two.

The DuO combines foot and MTB orienteering, although you can opt to do only one or the other (but must do both to be eligible to win a championship).

Best if you RSVP to ensure a map is available (see below).

Event Details

As with all our events, everyone is welcome and plenty of help is available - don't be scared off by "Club Champs" as it's much the same as any other event. Courses are available for a wide range of abilities.

'DuO' is a mix of foot and mountain bike orienteering, this year featuring one leg of each. But you don't have to do both - everyone is welcome to opt for just one or the other (you won't be classified as part of the DuO Championship but it's a great area for orienteering and worth coming along).

Navigation is relatively easy for both the foot and MTB legs (similar to 'Moderate' standard foot courses).

Nail Can Hill is relatively steep and much of the riding is taxing, with some steep climbs and some rough sections of track. Be sure to factor this in to your course selection.

Date Sunday, 11th August
Time start anytime between 10 am and 11 am, courses close 2 pm
Location
Nail Can Hill, Albury (Range Rd entrance)
OpenStreetMap : zoom to marker
Directions : Google - Apple
Event Type
DuO (foot and MTB - do both or just one)
Electronic timing equipment will be provided to those that don't have their own.
Courses
Note: course distances below are approximate 'actual' running and riding distances, not direct (i.e. they're about how far you should go with decent navigation choices)
Course 1 - Men's Championship
Foot 1 (3.9 km) + MTB 1 (12.2 km)
Course 2 - Women's Championship
Foot 2 (3.4 km) + MTB 2 (9.2 km)
Course 3 - Junior Championship
Foot 3 (2.1 km) + MTB 3 (7.7 km)
Cost
Members - $8 adults, $3 juniors (20 and under), $16 maximum per family
Non-members - $12 adults, $4 juniors (20 and under), $24 maximum per family

Payment via Square (credit/debit card) or cash at the event, EFT prior to the event or enter via Eventor
AWOC bank details: BSB 640000, account # 111106820
Entry
Enter on the day but please RSVP your name and selected course by 4 pm on Saturday, 10th August to ensure you get a map
RSVP to [email protected]
Note: If you do not RSVP then a map cannot be guaranteed.
Facilities
None on site, public toilets at Glen Park (Ryan Rd) about 700 m away by foot/bike, 1.2 km by car.
Contact
Matt Flower ([email protected], 0427 771 590)


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Orienteering Sunday - Interclub @ Narrandera

We head north on Sunday for round 4 of our Interclub series.

There will be carpooling so contact coordinator Rob Simmons (0407 238 031, [email protected]) if you're going and have spare space or need a ride.



Date Sunday, 7th July
Time start anytime between 10 am and 11 am, courses close 1 pm
Location
Rocky Waterholes, Narrandera
OpenStreetMap : zoom to marker
Directions : Google - Apple
Event Type
Bush O (foot-only, no MTB)
Electronic timing equipment is available for those that don't have their own.
Courses
Long Hard (about 5 km) - challenging navigation and control locations
Short Hard (about 3.2 km) - challenging navigation and control locations, but shorter and less physically demanding than Long Hard
Moderate (about 2.4 km) - easier navigation with options of using linear features (tracks, paths, fences, watercourses, etc.) or short-cutting cross-country, medium distance and generally not too physically demanding
Easy (about 1.7 km) - easy navigation following obvious features, shorter distance and not physically demanding
Cost
$7 adults, $4 juniors (20 and under)
Payment via cash at the event or EFT prior to the event:
WaggaRoos bank details: BSB 640000, account # 111285330
Entry
Enter on the day (i.e. just turn up and enter)
Facilities
Toilets at nearby Rocky Waterholes, Narrandera town centre about 5 minutes away by car.
Contact
John Oliver (WaggaRoos) ([email protected])
Directions

See links above for Google maps and Apple maps.

Drive to Narrandera.
After passing the 50kph sign on the causeway and just as you enter town, turn right at the first street (Larmer St.) signposted to the Caravan Park and Shopping Centre.
After about 200m take the first left into East St (Narrandera Hotel is on the NE corner).
Drive north for about 300m past the Gateway Motor Inn (on your left) and turn right into Victoria Square on the northern side of the small park on your right (the Royal Mail Hotel is on the north-east corner).
Proceed for about 4.2km. Victoria Square becomes Victoria Ave and then Old Wagga Road. After Showgrounds Rd, and as you leave town, Old Wagga Rd becomes quite narrow so proceed with care. Turn right to the Rocky Waterholes (O-sign) and follow 'O' signs to parking.


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ORIENTEERING THIS WEEKEND.
All welcome
A reminder we have our double-header of orienteering at Beechworth this weekend!

It's a great opportunity for local orienteers to experience a slightly larger event on some top-quality terrain. Do not be scared off by the 'Vic Series' title - the series is specifically aimed at all levels of orienteers.

Locals are being offered discounted entry prices (at the usual club rates) so take advantage of this special offer and bring your family and friends! Oh, and the weather forecast looks perfect!

Events

Saturday afternoon
Racecourse Creek (just before you enter Beechworth when traveling from Wodonga)
starts from 12 noon to 2 pm

Saturday evening
dinner at Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth (pre-book with the hotel to ensure a place)
from 6 pm for dinner at 6:30

Sunday morning
Beechworth Gorge
starts from 10 am to 12 noon
(this is also Interclub #3 so be there!)

RSVP

To assist with map printing, please RSVP by Friday 6 pm.
[email protected]

Further details

See the event bulletin (information flyer) on Eventor.

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Next event.
All welcome.
Please come along.
On the weekend of 22-23 June, AWOC is hosting a double-header weekend of the Vic Series bush events (foot orienteering) at Beechworth.

This will be a big weekend for our club and we expect anywhere from 60-120 competitors to attend. A social dinner has been organised at the Hotel Nicholas, Beechworth, on the Saturday night. The Sunday event will double as Interclub #3.

Help will be required for managing:

car parking
registration
start and finish
waking and collecting controls
various other jobs
Helpers will be able to run in both events if they wish.

Anyone available to assist on one or both days (part days okay) should contact:

Peter Mousley
[email protected]
0466 166 020

Off the Map May

Past Events

AWOC v Waggaroos Interclub competition event
#1
was held on April 28, AWOC used home ground advantage for a
strong start to the 2024 competition with 86 points to 13.
Results – Waggaroos - AWOC Interclub #1, 9 Mile Reserve
2024-04-28

Long Hard (10 / 10) Time Behind
1. Kayla Fairbairn AWOC 45:35
2. Jack Janetzki Waggaroos 58:23 +12:48
3. James Lithgow Goldseekers 1:01:01 +15:26
4. Tony Perrott AWOC 1:03:27 +17:52
5. John Oliver Waggaroos 1:04:47 +19:12
6. Michael Burt AWOC 1:07:30 +21:55
7. Wayne Bajenoff AWOC 1:08:29 +22:54
8. Julie Gooding Waggaroos 1:10:23 +24:48
9. Alan Davis AWOC 1:13:16 +27:41
10. Fabrizio Andreoni Al AWOC 1:14:34 +28:59

Short Hard (7 / 7) Time Behind
1. Rob Simmons AWOC 50:15
2. Liz Wood AWOC 52:27 +2:12
3. Norm McCann AWOC 1:03:03 +12:48
4. Prue Dobbin AWOC 1:06:42 +16:27
5. Helen Robinson AWOC 1:07:52 +17:37
6. John Trevivian AWOC 1:38:33 +48:18
Hugh Cameron AWOC MP

Moderate (8 / 😎 Time Behind
1. Emmo Willinck AWOC 34:29
2. Gibb Willinck AWOC 36:41 +2:12
3. Lou Bull AWOC 41:51 +7:22
4. Peter Chaszcziwsky AWOC 1:07:52 +33:23
5. Jason + Anna Armstrong AWOC 1:40:50 +66:21
6. Martin Byrne AWOC 2:14:09 +99:40
Anna Sullivan AWOC MP
Steve Thornton AWOC MP

Easy (7 / 7) Time Behind
1. Eve Joyce AWOC 47:58
2. Clara + Tilly + Theo + Pearl AWOC 56:08 +8:10
2. Indiana Flower AWOC Club 56:08 +8:10
4. Claire Sandford AWOC 1:02:44 +14:46
5. Lachie Graeber AWOC 1:03:34 +15:36
6. Roy Graeber AWOC 1:03:37 +15:39
7. Kath Oliver Waggaroos 1:11:16 +23:18

AWOC v Waggaroos Interclub competition event #2
was be held on Waggaroos’ map at Burngoogie on May 26

Easy 2.0 km, 10 Controls

1 Lachie Dailey WRN 0:42:08 1 1 3 5
2 Jarrah Mastan WRN 0:42:43 1 1 2 4
3 Kath Oliver WRN 0:48:40 1 1 1 3
2 Eddie Mastan WRN 1:00:28 1 1 2

Moderate 2.8 km, 11 Controls
1 Michael Burt AWV 0:44:04 1 1 4 6
2 Peter
Chaszcziwsky
AWV 0:48:17. 1 1 3 5
3 Wes Campbell WRN 0:58:02 1 1 2 4
4 Pauline Moore WRN 1:23:32 1 1 2
5 Martin Byrne AWV 1:31:06 1 1 2

Short Hard 3.6 km, 10 Controls
1 Liz Wood AWV 0:49:04 1 1 5 7
2 Prue Dobbin AWV 1:08:15 1 1 4 6
3 Rob SImmons AWV 1:28:49 1 1 3 5.
4 Angela Farrell WRN 1:29:41 1 1 2
5 Hugh Cameron AWV 1:48:37 1 1 2 Chontelle Dailey WRN mp 1 1

Long Hard 5.3 km, 11 Controls
1 Jack Janetzki WRN
0:51:30. 1 1 6 8
2 Debbie Davey WRN 0:55:54 1 1 5 7
3 John Oliver WRN 1:14:04 1 1 4 6
4 Helen Robinson AWV 1:21:56 11 2
5 Tony Perrott AWV 1:29:12 1 1 2

Total point for event 37 44
Total points after 2 events. 123 57

Orienteering at burngoogie this Sunday

A reminder that we have our next Interclub at Burngoogee (Murraguldrie State Forest, north of Holbrook) this Sunday.

After an excellent turnout to our first Interclub at 9 Mile, we venture up the Hume Fwy to Burngoogee - a quality map with spur-gully and rock features.

We have a group traveling from Albury-Wodonga and carpooling is being organised - contact Rob Simmons (0407 238 031, [email protected]).



Date Sunday, 26th May
Time start anytime between 10 am and 11 am, courses close 1:30 pm
Location
'Burngoogee' map, Murraguldrie State Forest
OpenStreetMap : zoom to marker
Directions : Google - Apple
Event Type
Bush O (foot-only, no MTB)
Electronic timing equipment is available for those that don't have their own.
Courses
Long Hard - 5.4 km - challenging navigation and control locations
Short Hard - 3.5 km - challenging navigation and control locations, but shorter and less physically demanding than Long Hard
Moderate - 2.8 km - easier navigation with options of using linear features (tracks, paths, fences, watercourses, etc.) or short-cutting cross-country, medium distance and generally not too physically demanding
Easy - 2.0 km - easy navigation following obvious features such as tracks, shorter distance and not physically demanding
Cost
$7 adults, $4 juniors (20 and under)
Payment via cash at the event or EFT prior to the event:
WaggaRoos bank details: BSB 640000, account # 111285330
Entry
Enter on the day (i.e. just turn up and enter)
Facilities
None on site and nothing close by, so come prepared!
Contact
John Oliver (WaggaRoos) ([email protected])
Directions

See links above for Google maps and Apple maps.

From Albury take the Hume Hwy and either:

Turn right into Little Billabong Rd (signposted to Tumbarumba), travel to the T-intersection with Tumbarumba Rd and turn right (towards Wagga Wagga). After approx. 6km turn left (O-sign) into Burgoogee Fire Rd. Proceed past the Murraguldrie Veterans Retreat for approx. 2km; or
Turn left onto Tumbarumba Rd, proceed left across the Highway for approx. 6km. and turn left into Burgoogee Fire Rd O-sign). Proceed past the Murraguldrie Veterans Retreat for approx. 2km.

Orienteering training. Sunday 19th may. 10:00.

A reminder that our 'Intro to Orienteering' and training sessions continue tomorrow.

As always, everyone is welcome and there is no cost.

We're back to 9 Mile with two parts to the session:

a map walk of parts of the courses from the recent Interclub event to debrief how best to tackle the courses
a short exercise to practice some of the skills and techniques discussed in part 1


9 Mile Reserve (aka Knowles Hill)
Gerogery Road, Ettamogah
OpenStreetMap : zoom to marker
Directions : Google - Apple

Start 10 am

*** Take care! This is a 100 km/h section of road. There is a large open area for parking (at the map marker, which is the high point of the road). Meet at the gate.



Any questions to Peter ([email protected] or 0466 166 020)

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9mile reserve event #1 28th April 2024

The battle for the 2024 ‘North East South West Interstate Challenge Cup’ (gotta love that name!) began at 9 Mile Reserve, Ettamogah. A small turnout of WaggaRoos and a large contingent of AWOCers meant AWOC collected a huge points haul in our annual Interclub competition.

Recently moved to Albury, Kayla Fairbairn made a statement by winning Long Hard by a big margin – almost 13 minutes faster than second-placed Jack Janetzki from WaggaRoos. Behind Kayla, the other runners were very close on times, with only 16 minutes separating 2nd from 10th. James Lithgow, visiting from Orange, NSW, had a good run to finish third with Tony Perrott gaining an Interclub podium points position finishing forth (3rd of ‘the locals’ for whom points are awarded).

Rob Simmons won Short Hard by 2 minutes from Liz Wood, with ‘the walkers’ completing the placings.

Father and son Emmo and Gibb Willinck had a close tussle on Moderate, with dad Emmo about 2 minutes faster. Mum Lou Bull wasn’t far behind in third, the family having a strong outing.

The kids (and a few not so young) had a great time on Easy, with Eve Joyce demonstrating rapid improvement to win the course in a good time. Eve’s siblings and cousins Clara, Tilly, Theo and Pearl ran together to finish in an identical time for second place with Indiana Flower. Well done boys and girls! Special mention to brothers Lackie and Roy Graeber, completing their first

Thanks to course setter Matt Flower for organising a day enjoyed by all!

Coming Events

Training (AWOC)

April 14 : Beginner to intermediate skills session on Nail Can Hill
Follow up instruction and short courses on Nail Can Hill.
Running with the map. Route choice.
Handrails, Attack points, Catching features.
Using the SI stick to visit controls.

10am- 12 noon park off-road north side of Pemberton St, Albury
Take care: it is just west of the crest at Roper St. The road had double lines and it is not possible (or safe) to turn into the area from the east.
Please continue to at least Mott St and approach from the west!

No charge for today’s training. Please bring water or snack food.
Wear comfortable walking/running shoes, cap/hat and sunscreen if hot.
Maps, compasses and SI stick provided.

Stop Press
Change of Venue for our first Interclub event
28 April 2024 now at 9 Mile Hill. Details to follow

AWOC Off The Map April 2024

Wagga Wagga orienteering training event
The Annual WaggaRoos Training Weekend is coming up Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March!
Two days of fun activities and social interaction to help develop navigation skills and confidence in the forest.
Program Outline:
Saturday 23 March:
12:30 Meet at the Music Bowl in the Botanic Gardens for a picnic lunch (bring your own everything)
13:00-16:30 Orienteering exercises around Willans Hill focussing on understanding the IOF control description symbols, the technique of off-aiming, and Hide-n-Seek orienteering. Not sure what Hide-n-Seek Orienteering is? Then come along and find out.
18:00-20:30 BBQ dinner followed by the WaggaRoos AGM and then a fun night orienteering event. (TORCH required). For the dinner bring your own meat, and drinks, and a salad or dessert to share.
Sunday 24th March
09:00-12:00 Orienteering exercises at CSU wagga campus focussing on orienteering in rocky terrain followed by a picnic lunch.
To ensure we have sufficient maps, please advise if you would like to come along.

POEM OF THE WEEK
No video this week but we do have a poem, kindly shared by Leigh Privett.
O’s the Go

They start arriving Friday night
Pitching tents while still some light
Singles, families young and old
Everyone is good as gold

Others stay in towns nearby
Or in a car high and dry
The group’s a mixed and varied one
They have fun in the sun

Hiking into starting line
Dales and hills up we climb
’Till we reach the place to go
Loos and lanes – what a show

We’re in the bush now way out there
Ferret and Leigh a funny pair
But when they line up to race
Winning’s the thing – it’s hot the pace

Maps upturned away they go
Next mob ready crouching low
Eager and ready to break the line
To get back home in the fastest time

Now clock is moving tick, tick, tick
Through the bush quick, quick, quick
Orienteering’s a real thrill
Moving, plotting, dodging skill

O’ers tend to be happy and fit
When they’re racing no time to sit
But when they cross the line at end
On a drink and a yarn you can depend

They gather near the finish board
Where names and times they record
And cheer the little kids on home
As they finish on their own

Lunchtime Sunday the meet it ends
You’ve met new people made new friends
The bush returned to it’s natural best
You’d never know it had some guests

Yes O’s the go for one and all
Get out there and have a ball
It keeps you fit and full of vim
Skirting ‘round the forest rim.

Jeff Geard 1/98

Now where did this come from? A very close friend who often travelled with me just passed away and among other poems, this was found among his belongings. Jeff never orienteered but was a close friend of some of us and saw our activities at the assembly area. Who were those mentioned briefly. One was the undersigned and the other (by nickname) an unnamed (here) a fierce competitor. Do you think it’s a good reflection of our sport? Leigh Privett (AWOC)

High O, Dinner Plain. Fab weekend