Orienteering NZ Update for August-September 2014

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1 4 Campbell St, Karori Wellington 0 Tel gm@orienteering.org.nz Orienteering NZ Update for August-September 04 gm@orienteering.org.nz Don t forget to register for the website so you can post your own news, blogs, events etc POLICY UPDATES The Council have approved the following policy updates: World Schools Orienteering Championships 0 This Objective of this Policy: To select the schools to represent New Zealand at the World Schools Orienteering Championships. CAMPS JUNIOR -8 December Orienteering New Zealand in conjunction with the Wellington Orienteering Club is planning a training camp in December in the Wairarapa. It is a wonderful opportunity for secondary school students to improve their technical skills, meet other students from around the country and train with some of our elite coaches who have many years of international experience. Orienteering New Zealand has secured funding from Pub Charity ($0,000) and Pelorus Trust ($,000) to help offset the costs of this camp. Expressions of Interest and more information on the camp can be found at: D-SQUAD 8 December Nick Smith is co-ordinating a D-Squad training camp in Horowhenua for the week prior to the Camp. This Camp will be by invitation to suitable orienteers as places are limited. Orienteering New Zealand has applied for funding for this camp, but until this is confirmed we are unable to advise the cost. We are hoping to keep the cost to the same level as the 0 camp fee. More information on this Camp will be advised through the Orienteering NZ website. Don t forget to check out the Events Calendar on the Orienteering NZ websites for all Upcoming Events..

2 WORLD SCHOOLS ANNOUNCEMENTS REPRESENTATIVE SCHOOL Congratulations to the following schools who have been selected as Representative Schools in the following categories at the World Schools Orienteering Championships in Turkey 8- April 0 M Senior Boys W Senior Girls M Boys W Girls Napier Boys High School Napier Boys High School REPRESENTATIVE TEAM DECISION In the World Orienteering School Championships (WOSC) Selection Notice published on July 04, Orienteering NZ reserved the right to select a New Zealand representative team for the WSOC. Orienteering NZ chooses not to invoke this right to select Representative Teams to attend the 0 World Schools Orienteering Championships in Turkey. The rationale behind this decision is:. The event is not recognised by the IOF as a premier world orienteering event**, and despite its name, is regarded as less prestigious than other international competitions we currently select teams for and support;. Any selection which is not performance based may end being financially driven, and this is not the basis by which Orienteering NZ select representative teams. Any selection of Representative Teams for future World Schools Orienteering Championships will be determined in relation to the status of the event and the policies of Orienteering NZ at the time. Orienteering NZ actively recognises there is keen interest in young orienteers competing internationally and we are working closely with Australia to provide events which are not only of a high standard but are also financially more achievable for more young orienteers. We are also exploring additional forms of competition between the two countries to offer the sport to a wider junior audience. We encourage any orienteers who had indicated an interest in the World Schools Orienteering Championships in Turkey to consider participating in the upcoming Australian Championships, the Oceania Championships in Tasmania in January 0 or other IOF recognised international events. ** This event is being run under the auspices of the International School Sport Federation & Turkish School Sports Federation. ORIENTEERING NZ VACANCIES Applications are still be invited for the following positions: High Performance Leader National Squad Coaching Co-ordinator The High Performance Leader is primarily responsible for raising the performance levels of a selected group of elite orienteers and providing a believable pathway to success for the NZ High Performance Orienteering community with a view to improving the results achieved by New Zealand representative teams. This is a paid position for an appointment term of -years. The National Squad Coaching Co-ordinator is primarily responsible for raising the performance levels of a selected group of elite orienteers, with a view to improving the results achieved by New Zealand representative teams. The Coaching Co-ordinator also assists the ONZ Selection Panel in selecting Squad members. Volunteer position for an appointment term of -years.

3 Development Squad Co-ordinator The Development Squad Co-ordinator is primarily responsible for raising the performance levels of a selected group of young orienteers, with a view to improving results achieved by New Zealand age-group representative teams and identifying suitable candidates for advancement to the National Squad. Volunteer position for an appointment term of -year. Full position descriptions are available on the Orienteering NZ website. Applications to : Catriona McBean General Manager gm@orienteering.org.nz NZ SCHOOL TEAMS ANNOUNCEMENT Congratulations to the following orienteers who have been selected to represent New Zealand to compete against Australia for the Southern Cross Challenge, as part of the Australian Orienteering Championships in Perth, Western Australia 7 September - October 04 and the Test Match against Australia at the 0 Oceania Championships in Tasmania January 0. Senior Boys Devon Beckman - Napier Boys (Perth Only) Matthew Goodall - Thames High School Tommy Hayes - Auckland Grammar Callum Herries - Napier Boys High School (Tasmania Only) Ed Cory-Wright - Cashmere High School, Christchurch Boys Connor Cleary - Rangiora High School Stephen Harding - Geraldine High School Max Griffiths Takapuna Grammar Andrei Popovici - Westlake Boys High School, Auckland Team Manager Derek Morrison Senior Girls Kayla Fairburn - St Cuthbert's College, Auckland Vida Fox - Lauren Holmes - Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland Alice Tilley - Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland Girls Danielle Goodall - Thames High School Marisol Hunter - Rangi Ruru Girls, Christchurch Tegan Knightbridge - Kristin School, Auckland Jenna Tidswell - Team Coach Jean Cory-Wright SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS World Cup 0 Competitions - Tasmania, -0 January 0 Friday January Saturday January Thursday 8 January Friday 9 January Saturday 0 January Prologue Event - Distance Event - Middle Distance Model event Event Distance IOF Special Rules for the World Cup 0 Australia and New Zealand get 0 places (0 male and 0 female) and all other nations get 8 places for each event. Criteria for Selection Selection Trials for the 0 World Cup Competitions - will take place at the 04 South Island Orienteering Championships - November 04 in Geraldine.

4 All athletes interested in selection for the 0 World Cup Competitions - should notify the Convenor of Selectors, Peter Watson [prwatson@xtra.co.nz], by November 04, and should plan to compete in all of the trial events. Overseas-based athletes who are unable to return to New Zealand for the trial events will be judged on their performance World Ranking Events held during the period January 04 to November 04. These events must be nominated to the Convenor of Selectors by October 04. n OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUBS n (previously known as GSB or Government Stores Board) negotiates through collective bargaining, discounts for members. Sport NZ has paid for all NSOs to be members if they wish. This offer is also extended to our clubs, which can gaining from the financial benefit of this collective purchasing option. For example, the types of suppliers which clubs would have access to, and some typical discounts are: Clubs interested in finding out more about this offer should contact Catriona before the end of September.

5 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our international teams who have been busy in Europe over the last few months. A full list of results is outlined at the end of this newsletter. Tim Robertson JWOC Gold Medalist Special note on Tim Robertson who competed at WOC, JWOC, WMTBO in the last months and his fabulous performances Gold at JWOC, Gold & Silver at WMTBO. INTERNATIONAL TEAM RESULTS Men Matt Ogden Tim Robertston Ross Morrison Tim, Ross, Matt Greta, Tim, Ross, Lizzie Distance Qual Qual Middle Mixed 8 4 Women Lizzie Ingham Greta Knarston Imogene Scott Greta, Lizzie, Imogene Qual Final Middle Distance Qual Qual World Cup 04 Round Imatra, Finland Ross Morrison Greg Barbour Michael Wood Joe Sheriff Chris Gelderman Alister Metherell Open Middle Open M40 M0 Middle M0 M0 M0 Middle M0 M70 Middle M70 M0 Middle M0 M Deb Bain Sally Dickson Jacqui Sinclair Yett Gelderman W0 Middle W0 W0 W0 W0 Middle W0 W0 Middle W0 W0 W70 W70 W70 Middle 4 In the Australia v New Zealand Challenge the Aussies lead 0 classes to after two days. The small contingent of Kiwis did extremely well to be 4 all after day but the Aussies won - on day. Day - NZ won W0, M0, M0, M70. Australia won M, W, M40 & W70. Day - NZ won W0 and W70. Australia won W, M, M40, M0, M0, M70.

6 Gene Beveridge Laura Robertson Matt Ogden 44 Renee Beveridge 0 Jourdan Harvey 8 Tessa Ramsden Middle Matt Ogden Laura Robertson 8 Gene Beveridge Renee Beveridge 8 Toby Scott 7 Tessa Ramsden 8 Jourdan Harvey 7 Gene Beveridge 8 Laura Robertson Toby Scott 7 Renee Beveridge 9 Jourdan Harvey 70 Tessa Ramsden Laura, Gene, Tessa, Matt Tim Robertson Rob Garden M0 M0 Middle M0 M0 M0 Middle M0 Marquita Gelderman M40 M40 Middle M40 Tim Robertson Nick Hann Shamus Morrison Ed Cory-Wright Callum Herries Cameron Tier Tim, Shamus,Nick Cameron, Ed, Callum Middle Final 9 9= Alice Tilley Rebecca Gray Sonia Hollands Sophie Harrison Kayla Fairbairn Helena Barnes Kayla, Rebecca, Alice Sonia, Sophie, Helena Middle Final

7 SECONDARY SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS NZSS Orienteering Napier Boys High School Top School Champs Matt Goodall Tommy Hayes Devon Beckman Callum Hill Cameron de L'Isle Andrei Popovici Daniel Monckton Isaac Egan Angus Eason Alex Monckton Tom Harding Liam Stolberger Senior Intermediate Year 7 & 8 Lauren Holmes Hayley Ewen Vida Fox Danielle Goodall Harriet Holt Tegan Knightbridge Jenna Tidswell Monique Way Georgina Dibble Jessica Sewell Georgia Skelton Georgia Browne Devon Beckman Matt Goodall Tommy Hayes Andrei Popovici Cameron de L'Isle Callum Hill Daniel Monckton Angus Eason Dominic Cleary Liam Stolberger Alex Monckton Jaedyn Hancock Senior Intermediate Year 7 & 8 Lauren Holmes Vida Fox Ellie Molloy Danielle Goodall Georgia Creagh Harriet Holt Jenna Tidswell Georgina Dibble Monique Way Jessica Sewell Georgia Skelton Georgia Browne Napier Boys' High Schoo Auckland Grammar School Napier Boys' High School St Andrews College Senior Intermediate St Cuthberts College Diocesan School for Girls Diocesan School for Girls Pukekohe High School Napier Boys' High School Pukekohe High School Kristin School Epsom Girls Grammar Northcross Intermediate Pukekohe Intermediate B Pukekohe Intermediate A Year 7 & 8 Baradene College Diocesan School for Girls A Diocesan School for Girls C NZSS Rogaine Champs New Plymouth Boys' High School Trident High School Napier Boys' High School Kristin School Mount Albert Grammar New Plymouth Boys' High School New Plymouth Boys' High School Taradale High School Senior Senior Mixed Thames High School Trident High School Middleton Grange St Cuthberts College Epsom Girls Grammar