Junior News – Schools Team Nominations Closing on 15 June

VICTORIAN SCHOOLS TEAM NOMINATIONS

A reminder to all juniors wishing to nominate for the Victorian Schools Orienteering team, that nominations CLOSE on Monday 15 June.  Make sure you put your name down, for your chance to represent your State at the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships in the ACT later this year!

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24222

Any questions can be sent to Carolyn Layton coaching@vicorienteering.asn.au

or Anna Greenhalgh, Vic Schools Team Manager   schoolteam.manager@vicorienteering.asn.au

JUNIOR CAMP IN BEECHWORTH IN JULY

You’re invited to an awesome weekend of adventure, learning, and fun at the Victorian + ACT Junior Orienteering Training Camp!

Where: Beechworth, Victoria
When: Saturday 4 July – Monday 6 July 2026
How: Register your interest via Eventor 

Get ready to level up your navigation skills, explore some fantastic terrain, and hang out with fellow junior orienteers from across both Victorian Vikings and ACT Blue Lightning squads. Target group is athletes from 12-18 years old, though we won’t restrict attendance as long as parents are in attendance.

What to expect:

• Local event at Beechworth Gorge (enter via Eventor)
• Vic Series 3 at Kangaroo Crossing (enter via Eventor)
• Exciting training sessions in and around Beechworth
• Fun team activities and challenges
• Plenty of time to relax, socialise, and make new friends from Victoria and Canberra.

So pack your gear, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready for a memorable few days of orienteering and good vibes!

More details (including accommodation, what to bring, and schedule) will be shared soon — stay tuned!

Hope to see you there!