Orienteering News - 11 May 2026

This orienteering event is one of the school selection events, being held on a new map produced by Mike Morffew. 

Entries close soon. More information and pre-entry is available in Eventor

Currawong Lakes https://www.currawonglakes.com/ is privately owned land near Lake Leake, with luxury cabin accommodation situated in a beautiful environment. A variety of outdoor activities are offered. The owners approached us to set up orienteering for their clients and we are using the area as a result. 

Runnability is generally quite good, due to the semi alpine vegetation. The underlying geology is dolerite; however stony ground is significant on the steepest edges only. The combination of an extensive track network and spur gully terrain will make for some interesting route choices and good orienteering. 

The business owners like to maintain a tranquil environment for their guests and are not taking guests other than orienteers for the Sunday. I can highly recommend the place to any orienteers who would like to stay there over the weekend. They may offer discounted rates to orienteers. Minimum 2 nights stay. 

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!

Come one, come all to the King’s Birthday III Days – the Quest for the King’s Crown.

By Royal Decree of Esk Valley Orienteering Club, let it be known throughout the realm that a grand tournament shall take place!

Make haste to the City of Launceston on the 6th-8th of June, where a challenge to arms of much grandeur awaits.  Witness feats of strength, enjoy the company of noble friends and a feast and tourney worthy of a king.

The festivities run from 12:30 on Saturday with the eminent Queechy Quest and conclude on Monday with his Lordship’s Crowning Glory Spectacular.  Betwixt these illustrious outings we will journey to Hagley whilst the moon rises high for the King’s Knight, partake of the Round Table at Inveresk (OST #6) and contend a Spirited Score of worthy note.

Come prepared for a weekend of unparalleled revelry, bountiful food, and joyous merriment. 

Given under our hand and seal,
EVOC

Further missives will be forthcoming, meanwhilst observe Eventor, peruse the Esk Valley OC Website, FB or Insta Pages or unshackle thine carrier pidgeon to evoc@tasorienteering.asn.au

Bring thy spirit!   

The AOC committee and Orienteering Tasmania would like to celebrate all the volunteers who helped make AOC 2026 a success.

A special function will be held at the Clifton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday May 30, 6:30-9:30pm.

Anyone who helped over the carnival weekend is welcome to attend. It doesn’t matter how big or small your contribution was, you’re welcome. This is a free function with dinner included. Locally made curries will be on offer along with a couple of drink vouchers.

Registration will open soon on Eventor. There’s no fee but you will be able to choose your curry.

Christine Brown

Carnival Director

Silva Medal

The Silva Medal is awarded to the Australian orienteer who best performs relative to their class in specified events.

After 3 events Louise Fairfax AL T W75 (Pictured) is leading in the race for the Silva Medal on a countback of average winning margins. Congratulations Louise. 6 orienteers have gained the maximum 12 points. And the top 20 point scorers to date include 8 Tasmanians three of them also with 12 points!!

For more information see HERE

Australian MTBO Team

Following the selection trials at Yakandandah and Chiltern in Victoria over the weekend of 15-16 April, the following athletes will be representing Australia with Tasmanian Will Whittington making the cut. Congratulations Will!

Maya Bennette (VIC)
Will Whittington (TAS)
Ricky Thackray (WA)

The team will be racing in Sweden, a country renowned for its technical terrain, extensive trail networks, and strong orienteering heritage. The Championships will provide a challenging and exciting test against the world’s best MTBO athletes.

Dog legs, bingo controls, dead running  - no thanks!

What makes a great course? Can a good course planner set a great course on any terrain? Learn how to design a course to test all orienteering skills, and keep all competitors happy.

Our highly experienced Technical Director Christine Brown will be running a course planning workshop on Saturday May 30 in Hobart. All are welcome, especially beginners.

The workshop will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm at (probably) Kingston Library. There is no charge for the workshop and a light lunch will be provided.

For more details and to register see here.

Starting at the Kingborough Community Hub, explore the beaches, bushland, urban parks and trails and enjoy the coastal views of this spectacular area. Head out in teams of 2 to 5 people and answer as many questions as you can in 4 hours. Enter at rt.asn.au