We had a good turn-up for the Mars Bar Cup with over 55 competitors. It was a hot day for orienteering so many were thankful that it was a one hour score event. The Mars Bars had to be kept on ice but were a welcomed treat.
The warm weather also was welcomed by wildlife. A snake was spotted near one of the controls which became a deterrent for some including Laurina who was first to encounter it. At this stage of the year we do need to be wary.
We welcomed some groups that have not competed in many Bendigo events. They included the Fossum family, Tony and Alison Radford and Roger, Mary Enter, Dave Lotty and Suzanne 0’Callaghan.
Katherine introduced her friend, Felicity to orienteering and the Campbell and Rainbow families from Specimen Hill both completed the novice course.
The course was challenging to complete in one hour. Richard Goonan, Louis Cameron and Simon Rouse came close. Well done.
Karina Cherry did well to gain 240 points which placed her just ahead of Di Searle, Jan Baxter, Suzanne O’Callaghan and Judy Prendergast.
Most people were able to choose their course and return just under the hour. Many of those who took longer chose to enjoy more of the orienteering rather than worry about time constraints.
Many thanks go to John Wilkinson, Andrew Wallace, Terry Davidson, Nola Juniper, Lorraine Leversha, Daryl Fleay and Ian Johnson for picking up controls.
Jenny Ball
