Park Street Championships 2020 The 2020 Park Street Championship were held on Monday 24 February at Mulgrave, with suitably challenging courses set by Judi Herkes. The flat course made for speed, but also required plenty of thinking and planning. It was great to see so many competitors really lift their game and race hard. All medallists and final placings are in the table below. PRIZES – personalized medals will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each category, on the Awards Night on Wednesday April 1st. RESULTS 2020 Champs Info Flyer Category Gold Medallist Silver Medallist Bronze Medallist Mens Open Bruce Arthur (MF) GOLD Michael Dardis (DR) SILVER Peter Hobbs (DR) BRONZE Chris Millard (BK) 4th Andrew Hester (DR) 5th Matthew Grover (DR) 6th Paul Golsworthy (BK) 7th Toby Cooper (BK) 8th Mens Senior (35-44) Paul Monks (YV) GOLD Andrew Turner (BK) SILVER Damian Spencer (DR) BRONZE Tim Bates (CH) 4th Mens Veteran (45-54) Steven O'Connell (BK) GOLD Andrew Johnston (NE) SILVER David Prentice (NE) BRONZE Martin Kozma (BK) 4th Mens SuperVet (55-64) Tim Hatley (BK) GOLD Ian Dodd (DR) SILVER Jeremy Hirst (TK) BRONZE Bruce Paterson (AR) 4th Warwick Davis (TK) 5th Mark Baxter (NE) 6th Stephen Dunbar (BK) 7th Mens Ultravet (65+) Ted van Geldermalsen (YV) GOLD Rick Bailes (NE) SILVER Peter Dalwood (DR) BRONZE Murray Hanna (BK) 4th Womens Open Victoria Greenhan (NE) GOLD Katherine Turner (NE) SILVER Wendy TAVERNA (CH) BRONZE Womens Veteran (45-54) Sarah Love (DR) GOLD Sue Collard (BK) SILVER Georgina Macken (YV) dns Womens Supervet (55+) Carolyn Jackson (BK) GOLD Denise Pike (DR) SILVER Debbie Dodd (DR) BRONZE Philippa Lohmeyer-Collins (BK) 4th Boys Junior (u19) Mason Arthur (MF) GOLD James Love (DR) SILVER Lucas Kent (YV) BRONZE Girls Junior (u19) Sophie Taverna (CH) GOLD Mens PW Open David Stillwell (NE) GOLD Andrew Hunter (BK) SILVER Mens Supervet PW (55+) Ian Greenwood (DR) GOLD Mark Hammond (NE) SILVER Ian McLean (BRONZE) Geoff Adams (BK) dns Mens Ultravet PW (65+) Ron Frederick (NE) GOLD Barry Giles (NE) SILVER Hans Damen (BK) BRONZE MIchael Stillwell (NE) 4th Womens Open PW Melanie Kent (YV) GOLD Rosalind King (DR) SILVER Lauris Stirling (BRONZE) Martine Barrott (NE) 4th Womens Supervet PW (55-64) Sylvia McLean (TK) GOLD Muriel Neilson (DR) SILVER Christine Palmer (DR) BRONZE Womens Ultravet PW (65+) Elizabeth Hatley (BK) GOLD Helen Kerley (DR) SILVER Lyn Green (YV) BRONZE Pam King (DR) 4th THE WRAP You could feel the excitement building as the Finalists arrived from all over Melbourne, Geelong, and the Macedon Ranges, bringing together the best competitors from all of our Series, ready and eager to race head to head for the right to become a 2020 Champion! With over 60 Finalists, participation swelled to over 120, as we all lined up, maps under foot, awaiting the GO call. Turning over maps, some tore off headlong onto the course, while others took a few more seconds to plan. With a truly thought provoking course set beautifully by Judi, turns out that the second approach was the one that paid off; all courses could be shortened by a few hundred metres for those who made the right decisions, kept focused, and planned ahead. The top three on A course, and the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallists in Mens Open, were Bruce reclaiming his crown), Michael in his strongest performance for the summer, and Peter, who had the form during the season. It was amazing to see the whole field really lifting and racing hard all the way, and there was no pack running happening as the course ensured that everyone chose different options. Paul and Steven were Gold Medallists in Mens Senior and Mens Vets. On B course, the Junior Boys, Mens Supervets, and Womens Open were all on show. Mason was first to claim the Junior title. Next were the Supervets, with Tim narrowly holding off Ian, and Jeremy just behind in Bronze. Victoria finished very strongly to take Womens Open. Ted, Sarah and Rick were the quickest on C course, giving Ted and Rick Gold and Silver in Mens Ultravets, and Sarah the title on Womens Vets. Sophie finished fast in fourth to win Junior Girls. The top three on D were Womens Ultravets winner Carolyn, followed by Chris and Matt. Power Walkers threw up some extremely close results. Dave pipped Andrew by a point – 63 to 62 – giving him the Mens Open crown and Andrew the Silver medal. Mel also scored 62 for a clear win in Womens Open. The other Gold Medal winners were Ron, Ian, Sylvia and Liz. Schedule of Qualifying Events Date Map and Location Wednesday 12 February Ruffey Lake - Zerbes Reserve, off Blackburn Road, Doncaster East, Melway 34 B10 Wednesday 12 February Woodend - Information Centre, High Street, Woodend (VicRoads 633 Q5) Thursday 13 February Waltzing Matilda - Coolabah Park, Grovedale, Melway 465 D8 Monday 17 February Tirhatuan Park - off Kriegel Way, Dandenong North, Melway 81 F8 Tuesday 18 February Maribyrnong Parklands - Aberfeldie Park, Bruce Street, Aberfeldie, Melway 28 D6 Wednesday 19 February Koonung Crossing - Koonung Park, Furneaux Grove, Bulleen, Melway 32 F10 Thursday 20 February Norris Bank - RMIT Bundoora West, McKimmies Road, Bundoora, Melway 9 K7 Further Qualifying Details Qualifying Places – Running Championships Course Number of Finalists Mens Open A 6* Mens Senior (35-44 yrs) A 5* Mens Veteran (45-54 yrs) A 5* Mens SuperVet (55-64 yrs) B 5* Mens UltraVet (65+ yrs) C 5* Womens Open B 7 Womens Veteran (45-54 yrs) C 5* Womens SuperVet (55+ yrs) D 5* Boys Junior (Under 19 yrs) B 7 Girls Junior (Under 19 yrs) C 7 Power Walking Championships Course Number of Finalists Mens Open PW 5* Mens SuperVet (55-64 yrs) PW 5* Mens UltraVet (65+ yrs) PW 5* Womens Open PW 5* Womens SuperVet (55-64 yrs) PW 5* Womens UltraVet (65+ yrs) PW 5* *Can be 1 or 2 more depending on the Geelong and Macedon Ranges Qualifiers choices. Other Details Candidates for the Qualifying places will be identified by using and submitting a BLUE PRINT SCORECARD at the finish of their event (NO BLUE PRINT SCORECARD = NO CONSIDERATION FOR QUALIFYING PLACES) The allocated qualifying places for the Wednesday series will be spread across two Qualifying Events. If places in the 1st Qualifying Event are not filled then they will be made available in the 2nd Qualifying Event. If places are still available after all Qualifying Events have been completed then the Championship controller has discretionary power to fill the vacancies with other eligible candidates (eg course setters, runners-up etc). Qualifying Events and Championship Finals will be conducted as per the usual Course conditions for each of the scheduled Summer Series events, OR as modified or extended by the Controller. However, all Qualifying events will use control plates and punch cards, rather than the MapRun smartphone app. Entry and Eligibility ENTRY and ELIGIBILITY Entry for qualifiers is automatic by completing and using the Championship BLUE PRINT control card on the day. Punches on this card must be used to record scores. Prior to the Final, Runners must complete at least 6 events in any running course from any of the listed events in the 2019-20 Melbourne PAS Orienteering Summer Series booklet. Prior to the Final, Walkers must complete at least 6 events in the PW Course from any of the listed events in the 2019-20 Melbourne PAS Orienteering Summer Series booklet. Note: (i) the 6 events can be in one series or across several series and (ii) Geelong, Macedon Ranges and Surf Coast Series are included. Finalists must be financial members of Orienteering Victoria or financial members of a club affiliated with Orienteering Victoria. Participants can only qualify for one Final. Participants can opt to qualify in an age group below their normal age group or in an Open category. 2020 FINALISTS will be published on this page. Special Conditions for the Final Additional Conditions for the Finals The Final is conducted under the rules and conditions of the event of the day, and the following conditions: (1) Punch Marks – at least 50% of each control punch mark must be recorded in the correct square on the control card (on the line is in) otherwise the control will not count. (2) Starting Instructions – Finalists must adhere to the instructions concerning the collection and management of the maps prior to the GO instruction. (3) No Groups – Finalists are expected to participate independently of other event participants. (4) PW Technique – PW Finalists are expected to maintain a walking technique. (5) The Final is part of the Monday Summer Series and will otherwise operate under the normal rules of that Series. 2019 Park Street Championships Click Here Champions Honour Board 2013 to 2020 Click here Share this