And so it was 250 plus orienteers gathered in the Sothern Highlands for the 2013 QB111. The carnival was staged by Southern Highland, Illawarra/Kareela and Uringa with each club running a day.
Day 1 – State League 6
A sprint around Chevalier College, Bowral eased competitors into the QB111. Whilst the area was not super complex it did have enough to keep you thinking all the way around. Maureen Ogilvie in W70A had a solid run to score a 3rd place. Also in 3rd were Sophie Jones, W12A, Maggie Jones, W45A and Julie Cutbush Calder in W35A. One step higher on the podium was Lawrence jones in M18A and Jared McKenna M12A. Standing atop the podium in 1st place on this day was Georgia Jones W16A.
As the event wound down vespers of chilly winds sent competitors scurrying to cars and off to their accommodation for a warming shower and a hot cuppa.
Day 2 State League 7
An absolutely beautiful day greeted competitors in Belanglo State Forest for the Long stage. Held in the Northern end of the forest, the mix of pine and eucalypt and some great rock greeted competitors. Reports from the forest suggested that there was more than a touch of green and scrappy deadfall to slow you down.
Ian Jones in M45A came home in 3rd along with Jane McKenna in W45A. Keeping it in the Jones family, Lawrence and Georgia were placed second along with Jared in their respective classes. Julie Cutbush Calder showed great consistency to again place 1st.
With such a beautiful day Uringans were off out exploring wineries, coffee shops , the odd look out or two and of courses the shopping delights of Bowral, Berrima and Mittagong. Meanwhile out in the forest, Rick, Sarah and Dave were finishing control placement and Ron and Gayle were taking care of plumbing in the toilets (hole digging) for Day 3. A number of Mittagong based Uringans gathered at the Mittagong RSL for dinner.
Day 3 State League 8
Early to bed and earlier to rise! This was Uringa’s day. Rick and Sarah had spent a lot of time in the forest to ensure that all was well. They were helped by Keith and Bronny and Dave. The set up at Rocklea commenced just before 7.30am and by 8.15 the string course was in place and we were ready for the rush.
The day went brilliantly well due to the combined efforts of all.
Sophie and Georgia returned to top spot on the podium along with Julie. President Linda, fresh from her niece’s wedding, claimed second in W45A. Lawrence was again 2nd . Newcomer Ondrej in M21A had a strong run to finish in 3rd place. Also 3rd was Ant Nolan M40A and son William Nolan in M10A.
Perhaps the high point of the day belonged to Angela as she inadvertently beached her car on a tree stump.
Initial attempts to refloat the Honda proved unsuccessful however later on a larger work force were on hand to successfully relaunch Angela’s car. Also in the carpark was avery happy Koala who spent the day munching away not too far up a tree. Ondrej remarked that you do not find them in Czech.
Initial attempts to refloat the Honda proved unsuccessful however later on a larger work force were on hand to successfully relaunch Angela’s car. Also in the carpark was avery happy Koala who spent the day munching away not too far up a tree. Ondrej remarked that you do not find them in Czech.
The dust settled and the presentation was held under threatening skies. Maureen Ogilvie added a 3rd place badge to her impressive trophy cabinet. Sophie Jones was also in 3rd a mere 9 seconds behind her good friend Joanna Hill. Joining the girls was Jane McKenna with a fine 3rd placing in W45A.
As expected, Lawrence Jones, after 3 second placings was also 2nd overall. Father Ian not to be outdone also came in 2nd. Julie Cutbush Calder had an ultra-consistent three days to take out the W35A class. She was joined on the podium by Georgia Jones in W16A.
Unfortunately light rain started falling as the last of the badges were being handed out and it was indeed all hands on deck as Uringa packed the gear away. Control collectors disappeared into the forest, results were packed away , toilets de-plumbed and the finish tent emptied and packed up. Mind you the challenge will now be finding some dry weather to air and dry all the gear. The garage will be a mess for a day or two or three.
Uringa’s next organisational effort is on 4th August a Junior league event at Centennial Park with Ant Nolan at the helm.
Once again Uringa were outstanding in the presentation of a great event.
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