Welcome to the first interview of a new series the OA High Performance Management Team is running to get to know our junior and senior elite runners. This month, Brodie sat down with Emily Sorensen. For those who don’t know her, Emily is one of our developing junior elites running for the Southern Arrows. She was named in the 2021 … Read More
Virtual Australian Championships
Virtual Australian Championships It’s that time of year where we all head out into the forest for the pinnacle of the orienteering season in Australia. Unfortunately, this year things have not gone our way and most of us won’t be making it down to Tasmania. But not to fear, the OA and ONZL high-performance teams have put their heads together … Read More
Orienteering Australia Seeking National Squad Coaches
Orienteering Australia is seeking expressions of interest for coaches to work within the new squad structure that is to be trialled in 2022. OA is looking for 1-2 individuals to lead each of the two squads within the new structure – the High-Performance Squad and the National Development Squad. Expressions of interest could be in the form of a team … Read More
OA Resignations
Hanny Allston and Matthew Dunstan have resigned from their positions as Director, Coaching and General Manager. Matthew will step down at the end of September. The resignations were due to unexpected time pressures in their lives outside orienteering. In both cases, COVID was a factor; it increased the time they need to spend elsewhere earning a living. Hanny and Matthew … Read More
Silva Medal 2021
The Silva Medal has been won by Marina Iskhakova RR A. Congratulations Marina. Photo by Tom de Jongh The Silva Medal competition for 2021 is based on points for participating and placing in the Australian 3-Days Championships (each day considered as a separate event) . In 2021, this award would have been based on the Australian 3-Days, plus the cancelled … Read More
Orienteering Australia High Performance Squad Structure Update
Orienteering Australia is excited to announce an updated high performance squad structure which will be trialled in 2022. The aim of the update was to consolidate the current squad structure and allow the high performance team to deliver meaningful input to our highest performing athletes. Orienteering Australia believes that the new structure will facilitate sending strong teams to junior and … Read More
Junior Camp 2021 Wrap Up
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 new General Manager Matthew Dunstan
Matthew replaces Paul Prudhoe who retired after three and a half years of excellent, hard work in the role Matthew has a strong background in Australia and overseas with organisations including Basketball Victoria, Sport NSW, Tenpin Bowling Australia, Sport Bay of Plenty (NZ) and England Netball. Matthew has also worked at the grassroots and club levels as General Manager of … 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