O keeps coming!

Began with a trip to the NSW Champs (middle and Long). A long drive to Clandulla with a brief stop at Ironbark (a top cafe) in Blayney. The flowering canola fields around Boorowa were bright! 

Both events brought warm weather, steep terrain and challenging courses keeping everyone on their toes (or not). Middle results Katy 2nd in W16; Ella 4th in W20; Andy hobbled around slightly injured 4th. For the Long Katy 5th and Ella 4th. We had Mira travelling with us too and unfortunately she had two very disappointing runs.

Andy came with us for the Saturday event before making his way onto Sydney to depart to the US for a week.

Next was the ACT Schools Champs on a local area Issacs Ridge. Not many competing but Katy was 3rd in W16 and Ella 1st in W18.

The school champs also involved a little training camp in preparation for OZ Champs. So lovely to have a wonderful group of young adult orienteers who volunteer their time and want to share their experiences with the junior group. There were arm chair sessions followed by pizza and laser tag. Next morning were two sessions out in Namadgi on different areas. Andy came and found us in the afternoon after flying in and trying to keep awake! 

And the last event before OZ champs was the Blue Lightning Super Sprints. A fun two person relay and final fundraiser for the kids!