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Bendigo Orienteers Inc.
Issue 27/14: 23 July, 2014
Contact (for this publication): Peter J. Creely: luddcreely@impulse.net.au (Ph. 5443 1975)
Web site: www.bendigo-orienteers.com.au
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Space Racing. The formal presentation of trophy and medals to the winners of the 2014 Space Racing series was made last Monday to the team from Castlemaine North Primary School, at the school assembly. Four representatives of the Bendigo JSquad, looking like the elite athletes that are, accompanied me and helped in the ‘ceremony’. I would hope that these people served as an example to the children assembled that there is a future in the sport of orienteering, it is not just a recreational sport for little kids and oldies.
Space Racing is a really great point of entry to orienteering – and it works! I would hope that this is seen as important in any future decisions made by the club.
Congratulations to the Castlemaine North team: Isobel Byrne (already competing in Bush Orienteering), Abi Brockett and Maybel Krasner.
Thank you to my support group: Jack Wigney, Leisha Maggs, Michael Loughnan and Tavish Eenjes – I really enjoyed spending time with you, you are a credit to your families, to your club and to the sport.
Map Walk. As a follow up to our first Space Racing series for 2014, we had a successful map walk at Castlemaine last Saturday. The Kalimna Park map hosted a short, exploratory wander for about sixteen people, eight (I think) of whom were children. We followed Course 5 that was set for the Bush Classic event there some weeks ago (without the markers). It was an interesting exercise, made more so by several tracks that have appeared since the area was originally mapped – this was a good illustration of the fact that in orienteering we cannot assume that the orienteering map shows everything that is actually on the ground. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves – the next map walk is planned for Saturday 2 August – confirmation and details later.
Mt. Korong. Full report and results on the web site
Preview of forthcoming attractions
Love orienteering – take this challenge! – Bendigo Night Champs 2nd of August.
If you love orienteering then there is no better place to test out your skills than at night. That is why Bendigo is putting on the Bendigo Night Champs this year. This race will be something special and you do not want to miss it!! The terrain will be spectacular at Sedgwick, the course’s will not disappoint and the atmosphere of the event around some camp fires will make you want to stay out all night!
More details and Pre-entry on Eventor. Also don’t forget to check out the Facebook event.
Coming Events.
Saturday 26 July. Bush Classic 12.
Map: Brownridge’s Reef.
Organiser: Charles Brownridge
Course Setter: Clare Brownridge
Start: 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm
Comment: Classic spur/gully with a good track network. This is a good map and good course setting will make it a suitable event for those relatively new to orienteering to try a harder course. This also applies to JSquad people!
Courses: Courses 1, 2 and 3 difficult navigation, 4 moderate navigation and 5, easy.
Free entry! Special Entry. For this event we are trying a new idea. There will be a FREE entry given to everyone who arrives at the event by bike. It’s not too far from town so why not give it a go?
Directions:From Bendigo turn right (towards Maryborough) at the Aldi traffic lights in Kangaroo Flat. After 500metres, turn right into Olympic Parade at the roundabout. After a further 500 metres turn left into Collins St. After the factories this becomes gravel. Continue on for about 3 km to the assembly area. From the south, turn left at the traffic lights at Aldi in Kangaroo Flat, then as above. Entry fee: $8 Adult, $4 Junior, enter on day.
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