The 2024
KB3 was run on a mix of new and old maps. Day 1 - Rylstone Common was first
used in Easter 2014 prepared for the Family Relays and Elite Sprint. Day 2-
Dungeree State Forest was first used in 1990 Day 1 of the Easter 3 days. Day 3
Minora Rocks was the newest being used for the NSW Championships last year.
For me it
was a real buzz to be back on both Rylstone Common and Dungeree State Forest as
they were part of events that I had played a significant part in organising and
this was the first time I actually got to run on the maps.
Day 1-
Rylstone Common.
This pocket-sized
area was quite a challenge as the vegetation had grown somewhat since 2014.
Control sites varied from rock to wreckage, ant mounds and gullies.
Linda Sesta
W55A had a great run to finish first - the harbinger of a magnificent carnival.
Alon Gudes and Dave Lotty were second in M12A and Open Easy respectively. Ron Pallas picked up a
third in M55AS.
4th Place; Ant Nolan M50A, Maggie Mackay W20A, Elodie Warlters M/W10N
5th Place; Gayle Shepherd W55AS
6th Place: Jane Boland W Open B. Paul Coleman M Open B – I think
this was Paul’s first bush event and certainly first big carnival
8th Place; Michael Warlters M55A
9th Place; Ori Gudes M45AS
11th Place Ian McKenzie M55A
Alex Davey leading Linda Sesta towards the finish 
Linda's W55A Course 
Alon's M12A Course 
Alon in full flight
Day 2
Dungeree State Forest
You could
count the number of rock features on one hand so the majority of controls were
on ant mounds (ant mounds were very small with the control stands often taller
were taller!) and gullies. It is an open area however the mapping of the
vegetation was way out of date and caused one or two sessions of technical
language when trying to locate the control. The courses featured some long legs
which were great fun.
Linda Sesta
was again home first in W55A along with Dave Lotty in Open Easy. Ant Nolan,
M50A, Gayle Shepherd W55AS picked up 2nd places. Jonathan Nolan,
M18A recovered from a day 1 mp to finish 3rd in a very competitive
class. Not to be outdone by Jono, mum Jane Boland was 3rd in W Open
B
4th Place; Alon Gudes M12A, Ron Pallas M65AS, Maggie Mackay W20A
5th Place; Ori Gudes M45AS, Paul Coleman M Open B, Elodie
Warlters M/W10N
7th Place; Michael Warlters M55A, Hayley Coleman W Open B –
Hayley’s first bush event.
9th Place; Ian McKenzie M55A
Jono heading to the finish 
Gayle reliving her run her run 
Gayle's W55AS course
After today's event there was time for some sight seeing. Ganguddy ( Dunns Swamp) was a popular venue. The area was mapped for Day 2 Easter 1990 and is a mass of amazing pagodas. 
Ant's M50A Course
Aldo enjoying the view.
Linda and Aldo amongst the Pagodas 
Vista is amazing. Good place to swim too!
Sunday
night at the Globe Hotel.
The Social
secretary organised club dinner at the Globe Hotel Rylstone and it was well
attended by a crowd of Uringans and a few hangers on. Perhaps the highlight of
the night was Sherry receiving for Presidents Cup after a fine win at the Uringa
Xmas party. It was good for a catch up. Food was pretty good too!
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| Sherry receiving her President's Cup |
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| Kent, Sherry and Benjamin at the Globe |
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| Ian McKenzie catching up with long out of the game but returning - Glenn Flack |
Day 3
Minora Rocks
Having run
on this map September last year we had a pretty good idea of what was to come.
The walk to the start was very much like something out of “Picnic at Hanging
Rock” as we ascended up through large rocks. There was a distinct benefit in
starting up amongst the clouds as it greatly reduced the climb.
Besides the
huge rocks there was all so much dead timber on the ground which made progress
slow and I think most competitors ended up either face planting or shoulder
rolling or simply ending up on one’s bottom. The courses really tested your
fine navigation.
Linda again
topped the class in W55A. Ori Gudes M45AS was a “man on a mission” finishing 2nd
. Also in second was Jane Boland in W Open B. Jonathan Nolan M18A was 3rd
in his class. Ron Pallas in M55AS scored another 3rd along with Dave
Lotty in Open Easy. Also in 3rd was Ant Nolan M50A. It was great to see
Benjamin Mo competing in the bush in Men Junior B where he finished 3rd-
Great work Benjamin.
4th Place; Elodie Warlters M/W10N, Maggie Mackay W20A,
5th Place; Alon Gudes M12A, Paul Coleman M Open B
6th Place: Jim Mackay M60A
7th Place; Michael Warlters M55A
8th Place; Michael Warlters M55A
12th Place Ian McKenzie M55A
On the way up, up, up to the start 
Ori flying towards the finish 
Maggie heading home. 
Ori's course M45AS 
Jane's W Open B course. There were some very challenging legs on this course.
The Podium
Fortunately, the weather was quite pleasant as the presentation of badges
were made to place getters for the three days. (I must say the weather was very
kind to us for the entire weekend.)
Linda was a run-away winner in W55A having cleaned up every day. Alon
came in second in M12A, Joined by Jane in W Open B and Dave in Open Easy. Great
to see Maggie placing 3rd in W20A. Maggie is running up a division
to gain more experience and competition. Also 3rd was Elodie
Warlters in M/W10N. A great effort Elodie.
4th Place; Paul Coleman
6th Place; Ori Gudes M45AS, Michael Warlters
M55A
8th Place; Ian McKenzie M55A
Alon in 2nd Place 
Ant celebrating 3rd place
It was indeed a great weekend away. Excellent competition, great comradery
within the orienteering community. Garingal did a great job presenting 3 events
in 3 days. They were rather let down by the interface between their event
software and eventor with results hard to find. A lot of head scratching and
gnashing of teeth coming from the tent.
Results can be found:
https://results.ostralia.cc/events/KB3-Consolidated-10June2024/index.html
We are headed to the Rylstone- Kandos area again on the 7th
and 8th of September as we are combining with Bennelong to run the
New South Wales Middle and Long Distance Championships.
Ant Nolan is the course setter for the Long Distance Championship.
Book your accommodation early.
