Following discussions at the 2019 annual conference the rules governing the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships have been updated. The new version of the rules can be found in the OA Operational Manual under section 2.5.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | PROVISION OF NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTEERING RESOURCE KIT
Orienteering Australia (OA) is seeking EOI submissions, from suitably qualified people or organisations, for the Provision of a National High School Kit for use by State & Territory Orienteering Associations (SSO’s). Orienteering Australia Inc. (OA) is the peak body for the governance and delivery of the sport of orienteering in Australia. OA has 7 affiliated State and Territory Associations who … Read More
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | PROVISION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL ORIENTEERING RESOURCE KIT
Orienteering Australia (OA) is seeking EOI submissions, from suitably qualified people or organisations, for the Provision of a National Primary School Kit for use by State & Territory Orienteering Organisations (SSO’s). Orienteering Australia Inc. (OA) is the peak body for the governance and delivery of the sport of orienteering in Australia. OA has 7 affiliated State and Territory Associations who … Read More
Member Feedback Requested
One of OA’s Sport Core Funding Projects for 2020 is to review OA’s coaching syllabus at all levels, to update the content and to expand their scope beyond orienteering technique. The current coaching syllabi for levels 1-3 were last reviewed in 2017, but the style and accessibility of the material was not improved at that time. It has also been … Read More
Orienteering Australia Hall of Fame Inductees
At last week’s (virtual) AGM, Orienteering Australia President Blair Trewin, in addition to the annual Service Award winners, announced the 2020 inductees to OA’s Hall of Fame. At the same time the previous 2019 inductees were also announced. The Orienteering Australia Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 2016. The Hall of Fame recognises both those who have been outstanding performers as … Read More
Orienteering Australia Annual Awards
At last week’s (virtual) AGM, Orienteering Australia President Blair Trewin announced the recipients of the 2019 OA Service Awards. Each year Orienteering Australia recognises the contribution and service by its volunteers through the presentation of perpetual awards, special awards and certificates of appreciation. The 2019 winner’s are: Silva Award for Services to Orienteering : Greg Bacon (Newcastle Orienteering Club, NSW) Greg … Read More
Aston Key named as Athlete of the Year
Aston Key has been named as Orienteering Australia’s Athlete of the Year for 2019. In July, he became the second Australian to win a gold medal at the Junior World Orienteering Championships when he won the sprint event in Denmark. He followed this up with a bronze medal in the long distance, and a fifth place in the middle distance. … Read More
Orienteering Australia 2020 Annual General Meeting – Final Details
The OA AGM will take place as a teleconference on Thursday 16 April at 8.00pm AEST. Final details of OA’s 2020 AGM can be found here. All members are welcome to “attend” the AGM, although only designated state, athlete and MTBO delegates can vote. Other business mooted for the AGM has been deferred to a later Special General Meeting. Connection details … Read More
Orienteering Australia 2020 Annual General Meeting – Preliminary Details
The OA AGM will take place as a teleconference on Thursday 16 April at 8.00pm AEST. Preliminary details of OA’s 2020 AGM can be found here. All members are welcome to “attend” the AGM, although only designated state, athlete and MTBO delegates can vote. Other business mooted for the AGM has been deferred to a later Special General Meeting. Connection … Read More
Statement by the President on the suspension of Australian orienteering events
The leg from the second last to the last control at Kooyoora last Saturday was a reminder of all that is good about our sport; running across an open slope between the rocks high on a hill, with views over an expanse of forest, boulders and rock slabs. A few weeks ago, many of us were looking forward to Easter, … Read More