The HP Management group are seeking expressions of interest to be in an Australian team to compete against New Zealand in a AUS vs. NZL challenge at the Queens Birthday weekend in June (Weekend before Australian Queens Birthday weekend). This was a regular fixture in the Australian HP program prior to the pandemic and both Australia and New Zealand are keen to get it back up and running. The HP management group is seeking interest to determine if it is viable to send a team this June. It is a great opportunity, both for national team members to prepare for world championships and developing athletes to get international experience.
Summary Details:
When: June 4th-June 6th (NZ Queens Birthday weekend)
What: Middle, Long, Middle. Australia vs. New Zealand Challenge. More info on event: https://www.oevents.nz/qb22/
Where: North of Wellington, New Zealand. Arrival/departure airport is Wellington
What: Middle, Long, Middle. Australia vs. New Zealand Challenge. More info on event: https://www.oevents.nz/qb22/
Where: North of Wellington, New Zealand. Arrival/departure airport is Wellington
Please fill in the following google form by no later than this Friday 6th of May to be considered in the team. If interest exceeds the number of athletes we can take, the junior and senior selection panels will select the team based on selection races this year.
OA is also seeking a team manager/coach for the trip. If you are interested in this role please email Fredrik (hpadmin@orienteering.asn.au) and Tash (headcoach@orienteering.asn.au) with brief details of your interest and experience.