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Orienteering Victoria is the governing body for orienteering in Victoria and actively supports the many forms of this popular sport, enjoyed in a wide variety of locations across the State.

  


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Victorian Secondary Schools Championships – Plenty Gorge

Saturday, 18 May 2013

This year's Secondary Schools Championships were held at Plenty Gorge on Friday, 17th May. Over 400 school students from 24 schools attended a well organised and successful event. There were emphatic victories for Patrick Jaffe (B15), Asha Steer (G15), Leisha Maggs (G16) and Lanita Steer (Gopen). Matt Doyle was the winner of Bopen. Prizes were presented by Junior World Champs stars Lanita, Matt and Angus Robinson. Congratulations to all those who have been invited to join the Victorian Junior Squad.

Full results can be found here and splits can be found here. There are also photos on the OV Facebook page.
Recent News
Victorian Secondary Schools Championships – Plenty Gorge Saturday, 18 May 2013 This year's Secondary Schools Championships were held at Plenty Gorge on Friday, 17th May.
Australian team of ten selected for WOC in Finland. Thursday, 16 May 2013 Details of the Australian team selection (and events) for the foot World Orienteering Championships in Finland in July.
MTBO Update - Manager sought for 2014 AUS v NZ Challenge Saturday, 11 May 2013 Applications sought for Manager of 2014 Australia v NZ Challenge in NZ in January 2014. Other news about a second 2014 challenge in Alice Springs, and allocation of 2013 Australian Sprint Champs to ACT.
Coming Up Friday, 10 May 2013
Bushrangers and other selection news. Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Details of Bushranger team to compete against NZ on June long weekend. Also clarification of World Games competitor and when WOC team will be announced.
MTBO team selected for Estonia. Friday, 3 May 2013 details of Australian MTBO team selections. Also an update on leaders in the MTBO National Series after round 1 in Victoria.
MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER Thursday, 25 April 2013 The Board of Orienteering Victoria has appointed Laurie Niven as its Member Protection Information Officer.
Victorian MTBO Champs – Ready to roll Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Enduro at Altona Meadows - May 5 Tuesday, 23 April 2013 The first Sunday Special Enduro for Winter 2013 starts at Altona Meadows 10am May 5th on a new map using the Altona Meadows and Seabrook maps extended into the Sanctuary Lakes.
Official results for Victorian State Series Race 3- Macedon Sunday, 21 April 2013
2013 Vicorian MTBO Championships Monday, 15 April 2013
Westerfolds Park Training Day Sunday, 14 April 2013
2013 Orienteering Victoria AGM Thursday, 11 April 2013 Annual General Meeting The 2013 Orienteering Victoria AGM will be held at 7pm Friday 24th May 2013 at Outdoor Recreation Centre, Westerfolds Park. The evening will include a baked potato dinner.
Entries for 2013 ACT Autumn Classics (ACT Championships and final WOC trials) Thursday, 11 April 2013 Entries for 2013 ACT Autumn Classics (ACT Championships and final WOC trials) close at 11.00 pm on 23 April
Lizzie Ingham wins Ultra Long with Brodie Nankervis second. Saturday, 6 April 2013 Write up of the Ultra long championship event held at Creswick, Victoria today.
Lizzie Ingram wins big prize Saturday, 6 April 2013 Congratulations to Lizzie Ingham who wins the top prize of a return flight to Europe plus entry to a European event of choice to a total value of $2500.
Victorians off to JWOC Wednesday, 3 April 2013
MTBO News 2/4/13 Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Yorkshire Hill - Easter Day 1 highlights Saturday, 30 March 2013
Gold'n Ponds Easter Carnival Thursday, 28 March 2013
Online Anti-Doping Courses & Ultra-Long and WOC nominations. Thursday, 21 March 2013 Information on OA's new requirements re doing online anti-doping courses. Reminders that nominations close shortly for Ultra-long event and WOC team.
Summer 75 MTBO #4 – Hurstbridge, March 23rd Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Ultra Long Saturday April 6 Tuesday, 19 March 2013 Invitation to enter the Ultra Long in Creswick after Easter
Lanita Steer wins Junior National Orienteering League event Tuesday, 12 March 2013 2013 National League Summary
Crane & Manser win SILVA NOL long races. Sunday, 10 March 2013 Report on Race 2 of the Silva National Orienteering League raced at Belair, Adelaide.
Matt Crane opens SILVA National League season with win. Saturday, 9 March 2013 Matt Crane opened the SILVA National League season with a win in today's sprint event in Adelaide. The women's event was a no-race.
2013 Street-O Championship Results Thursday, 7 March 2013 The Finals of the 2013 Park & Street Orienteering Championships were conducted last night in Montmorency.
Selection Arrangements for 2013 Australian WOC Team. Thursday, 7 March 2013 A summary of the selection processes for the Australian team to compete in the World Championships in Finland, in July 2013.
Summary of Macedon Ranges Summer Series Thursday, 7 March 2013 Summary of Macedon Ranges Summer Series
Summary of Macedon Ranges Summer Series Thursday, 7 March 2013 Summary of Macedon Ranges Summer Series

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