Christmas Party and President's Cup

The 2014 orienteering year isn't over yet for Uringa - there is still a Sydney Southern Summer Series event to be run on Dec 14 in Leichhardt. Still, the social event of the summer season has come and gone...  and what an enjoyable party it was.  There will be more reports added to Uringa News (the dessert recipe to die for, the winners of the President's Cup, probably some other photos), but for now here is a taste for those who weren't there - put it the club's annual party on your calendar for next year.

The President's Cup

Some newer club members may never have experienced cards and pencils. This year each control description was a question to be answered on arriving at the control location. This could be challenging (don't mention the arrow on the pole or what brands were sold at the butcher shop). The map was a mixture of streets, the very lovely Warraroon Reserve, Hodgson Park and foreshore, and St.Ignatius College, Riverview.

The Party

Sarah and Rick offered their home (and pool, sorry no photos of it but there was a lot of jumping in after the President's Cup). Convivial surroundings, much delicious food and drink, a crowd of interesting people - what more could we ask for? Oh, yes, the opportunity to see the photos from Matt and Helen's daughter's wedding, the opportunity to hear about various plans (and prior experiences) of overseas trips, of walking in Tasmania's Southwest, and the upcoming Bangladesh adventure for Rick and Sara. Dave and Jerrad managed to get a computer feed of the A League derby between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers, so the football tragics could keep in touch with the action.

 Santa Claus Always Comes to the Christmas Party

 Certificates and Badges

Someone else took photos of the awarding, from a better vantage point.  Just a mention though, that the club pays for any State League badges won during the year, and gives them out at the Christmas Party. Orienteering clubs all appreciate that it's nice to receive an award. Brian Cleland and Mary Jane Mahony weren't able to stay back in Wagga Wagga for the presentation - the Waggaroos sent their certificates on to Uringa.