Words from Felicity Crosato, Camp Coordinator Qld Junior Camp was to be a little different this year, when it was planned to combine it with the National Junior Development Camp. Planning was going well, with nearly 140 people registered to attend, when Covid 19 struck again and restrictions prevented most of the interstaters, including the other Co-coordinator, Brodie Nankervis from … Read More
OACT Moderate Level Training Camp for Developing Orienteers
OACT is putting on a fantastic looking initiative in late June – a moderate level training camp focused on teaching navigation skills for developing orienteers! Training activities will be suited for all developing orienteers, from those first trying their hand at moderate navigation to those transitioning towards hard navigation. The camp has been scheduled so that those heading to the national … Read More
OA Welcomes Hanny Allston to the team
OA has appointed Hanny Allston to the board as Director – Coaching. Hanny Allston is the founding director of Find Your Feet, an award-winning Tasmanian business specialising in international trail running experiences, peak performance coaching and outdoor retail. She holds tertiary degrees in medical research, education, coaching and business. Hanny is an Australian Institute of Company Directors councillor, the tourism & … Read More
2021 Orienteering Australia AGM and Committee Meetings – Update
The 2021 Orienteering Australia Annual General Meeting will take place at Molong Central School Hall, 68-70 Phillip St, Molong NSW 2866 on Sunday 4th April 2021 at 3pm. The AGM Agenda and associated papers can be found here – 2021 AGM Agenda and Papers The timetable for Committee meetings, also being held at the Central School Molong (on Saturday 3rd April) is: … Read More
2021 Family Training Camp during Easter 2021 Carnival Week
EASTER CARNIVAL Family Training Camp Friday 2 April – Saturday 10 April All juniors and their families are invited! And anyone who feels there’s room for improvement! Here’s the carnival website THIS TRAINING CAMP IS FOR: Those just starting, Those feeling competitive, and Those just wanting to socialise in the great outdoors!! ONSW and OACT have combined to organise a series of … Read More
Orienteering Australia Appointments – Head Coach and Manager, Coaching Development
Orienteering Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha (Tash) Key as Head Coach, and Brodie Nankervis as Manager, Coaching Development. As many members might know, Tash has a long and successful history in orienteering, having represented Australia since 1994, competing in 10 World Championships, numerous world cups, World Games and competed in the Australian domestic program since 1990. Tash is suitably … Read More
ORIENTEERING AUSTRALIA – NATIONAL HEAD COACH
With the term of office for Orienteering Australia’s Head Coach ending, Orienteering Australia is looking to fill the position, initially for the 2021 – 2022 period, with an option to continue in the role for a further two years by mutual agreement. The Orienteering Australia (OA) National Head Coach and High Performance (HP) Administrator have operational responsibility for OA’s HP … Read More
ORIENTEERING AUSTRALIA – NATIONAL MANAGER OF COACHING DEVELOPMENT
Orienteering Australia (OA) is seeking a passionate leader to continue the development of orienteering coaching nationally. The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a one year term with extension by mutual agreement for an additional one year term. The National Manager of Coaching Development has focus on securing a coaching development strategy between clubs, states and OA to enhance … Read More
Sport Integrity Australia – Anti-Doping Updates
As the end of the year is fast approaches Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) have released three updates. Annual Course update – now released 2021 World Anti-Doping Code – comes into effect 1 January 2021 (the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy has now been adopted by OA) 2021 Prohibited List changes – effective 1 January 2021 Annual Update 2021 Sport Integrity Australia’s Annual Update … Read More
ORIENTEERING AUSTRALIA VACANCY – HEAD COACH
With the term of office for Orienteering Australia’s Head Coach coming to an end, Orienteering Australia is looking to fill the position, initially for the 2021 – 2022 period, with an option to continue in the role for a further two years by mutual agreement. The Orienteering Australia (OA) National Head Coach and High Performance (HP) Administrator have operational responsibility … Read More