2026 Oceania Championships / AUS–NZL Challenge
Australian Team Selection Update & Reopened Elite Nominations & Calling for Team Leaders
Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce updated selection details and the reopening of nominations for the Australian Team for the 2026 Oceania Orienteering Championships and Australia–New Zealand Challenge. Information for all other age group runners see below.
Updated Selection Policy & Trial Events
At the recent Orienteering Australia Board meeting, Operational Policy 3.1 (Australian Teams) was formally amended to include a new clause (7.5).
Specifically for the 2026 Australia–New Zealand Challenge, the primary selection trial events will be:
- The 2025 Australian Championships
- The 2026 Australian Championships / Australian 3-Days
Nominations (M/W18A, M/W20E, M/W21E) – DEADLINE: 5 September
Nominations are now re-opened for athletes seeking selection in the following classes: M/W18A, M/W20E, M/W21E (There is no need to re-submit if you have previously nominated)
· Nomination Form: Complete the Elite Nomination Form
· Nomination Deadline: Saturday, 5 September 2026
· Elite Team Leader: Natasha Key
· Queries: Contact hpadmin@orienteering.asn.au or headcoach@orienteering.asn.au
Selection for All Other Classes – DEADLINE: 5 September
For all other age classes, no separate nomination form is required.
Selection for the Australian Team in these categories will be selected directly from the official event entry list as of 5 September 2026. Eligible competitors entered in their respective age classes on Eventor by this date will automatically be considered for selection in the Challenge team against New Zealand.
- Entry Deadline: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Team Leaders
Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest for Team Leader/s. If you’re interested in supporting and leading the Australian team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact hpadmin@orienteering.asn.au
Australian Team Tops & Uniforms
All selected team members for this year’s AUS–NZL Challenge are able to purchase a team top in their size if they do not already own one.
