And so it was a gaggle of cars ferried the intrepid Uringans up the mountains for a weekend in Orange.
Day 1 - State League 5 was at Rocky Falls just a little north of Mullion Creek a noted area during the gold rush. The weather was chilly in the shade but magnificent in the open. The forest is quite runnable but very tricky and many an orienteer returned with tales of woe. It is an area where map contact is essential. Spur gully is always a challenge and today was no exception.
From the results below you can see that a number of Uringans graced the podium with 4 firsts, 4 seconds and 4 thirds. Once more Georgia is letting the junior elites know she is around with a great result in W20A great result for Georgia in W20A. Jonathon and William had excellent runs and it was good to see Jane tagging along behind Jonathon free from injury.
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1
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Ant Nolan
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36:05
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1
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Georgia Jones
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53:06
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1
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Maureen Ogilvie
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1:34:45
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1
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Linda Sesta
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42:10
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1
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Jonathan Nolan
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16:45
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2
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William Nolan
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42:24
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2
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Jim Mackay
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43:08
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2
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Margaret Jones
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52:00
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2
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Dick Ogilvie
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50:34
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3
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Sophie Jones
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27:39
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3
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Finn Mackay
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19:55
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3
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Dave Lotty
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53:02
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3
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Gayle Shepherd
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50:14
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4
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Lawrence Jones
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46:01
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4
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Tim Sleath
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1:07:07
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4
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Ian Jones
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33:32
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5
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Jane McKenna
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59:55
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A number of Uringans quenched thirsts and eased hunger at Orange Ex-Services club that night. Catching a few carbs ready for the challenge of Gumble Pinnacles.
Day 2 NSW Long Championships- Gumble Pinnacles.
Located just north of Manildra, the Pinnacles have been used sparingly since its debut in 2001. One look at the map and you are sure the printer has erred as there are all these black dots all over the place. Since 2001 there has been very few changes but the one that really made life difficult for all is that there has been a little bit of growth in the under story which means that visibility is reduced. Maintaining map contact is essential as erring from your chosen route can be very punishing. ( I speak from personal experience dropping 10 minutes on one leg and 6 on another because I stopped concentrating). Must mention that the weather was fantastic - cold start to the morning but the sun made spectating and competition very pleasant.
This was tough for all and times on all courses were long and only 5 runners cracked the 10 min/km pace.
The mighty Mo Ogilvie backed up again for a win in W80A - I wonder how many state titles that makes for her. Linda and Georgia also topped the leaders board in their classes ( A fine double for them both).
Tim, Dick William and Finn took out worthy 2nd place badges and Ant, Maggie, Gayle ( won the chocolate leg too!) Ian and Sophie were 3rd in their classes.
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Maureen Ogilvie
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1:54:16
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1
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Linda Sesta
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1:21:08
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1
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Georgia Jones
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1:23:32
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2
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Dick Ogilvie
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59:33
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2
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Tim Sleath
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2:18:36
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2
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William Nolan
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42:46
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2
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Finn Mackay
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42:59
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3
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Ant Nolan
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1:52:07
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3
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Margaret Jones
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2:35:53
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3
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Gayle Shepherd
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1:12:54
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3
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Ian Jones
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1:10:33
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3
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Sophie Jones
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45:48
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4
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Jim Mackay
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2:04:41
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4
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Dave Lotty
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1:17:41
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4
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Ron Pallas
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1:05:28
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5
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Lawrence Jones
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1:50:25
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Jane McKenna
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mispunched
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Jonathan Nolan
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completed
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The gaggle of cars then headed back down the mountains in far easier traffic than in previous trips.
Next big event is the QB111 which will be based around Lithgow. Entries close on the 25th May.
Day 1- Saturday 6th June
http://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/2287
Day 2- Sunday 7th June
http://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/2288
Day 3 -Monday 8th June
http://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/2289
Also a reminder
Sunday 24th may- Cancer Council Park Adventure
31st May- Great Nosh run- Uringa mans the water stop at Roseville Bridge.
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