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World University Orienteering Championships Team Announced

Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce the following athletes have been selected to compete at the World University Orienteering Championships in Bankso, Bulgaria from the 1st to the 5th of August, 2024.

Zoe Carter (SA)
Mikayla Cooper (TAS)
Justine Hobson (ACT)
Nea Shingler (NSW)
Emily Sorenson (SA)
Caitlin Young (ACT)

Alastair George (NSW)
Angus Haines (SA)
Callum White (VIC)
Ewan Shingler (NSW)
Leith Soden (SA)
David Stocks (ACT)

Team Leaders: Brodie Nankervis and Mary Fleming

OA would like to congratulate all team members on their selection, an amazing achievement, and we wish them the best in their races!

The athletes will compete in a Sprint, Sprint Relay, Middle and Relay competition.

Our team is composed of several members of the 2022 team, who will be aiming to build upon their great performances in Switzerland.

Adding in some emerging talents, we are excited to see what they can achieve in Bulgaria in August!

Bansko Map (2018)

Please consider supporting the WUOC 2024 Australian team in donations through Australian Sports Foundation (ASF): National Senior Team.

Whilst Orienteering Australia meets the costs of coach support and entry fees, donations through ASF will be used to assist team members cover accommodation and living expenses for the time spent overseas, uniform costs and airfares.

Your tax-deductible gifts will help support our national team to take part in World University Championships!

Emily Sorenson competing at the 2022 World University Orienteering Championships in Switzerland.

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