WOC 2015 – Middle Distance

Ref. WOC 2015. Middle Distance Selection

The selection policy as published indicated that the selection panel would identify another middle distance event for the selection process. The panel have decided in the absence of an appropriate event the following:

1. The original selection race in Scotland June 2015. 1 automatic selection place for first Irish (male) competitor.
2. The second Middle Distance team position (male) will be based on results at middle distance JK 2015 and Scotland selection race.

The panel apologises for the lateness of this decision but felt it was only fair to all the athletes concerned that this decision was taken in advance of JK 2015, before the selection process commenced.

Helen Baxter

Kyle Heron

Paul O’Sullivan-Hourihan

Irish Schools Secondary Schools Reminder

Planning underway for the Irish Secondary schools championships but schools are on holiday. Please register interest using google docs NOW
http://goo.gl/forms/SabYlNl79mThe event is only 93 km from Red Cow junction in Dublin so no excuses for Leinster schools over distance to travel….mostly motorway. Can the Leinster schools mount a challenge this year? Munster schools have dominated in recent times but Rockbrook won the 2nd and 3rd year boys section whilst Conall Whelan and Molly Brown were individual winners in 2014. Who will come to the fore this year?

Details for Primary schools for May 11th will be posted after Easter.

Orienteering this Sunday, 29th March 2015

Committee Positions vacant

A number of positions on the committee of the Irish Orienteering Association are vacant at the moment, Mapping Registrar and Hon. Secretary.

At the AGM on May 2nd the position of Chariperson will become vacant. According to the constitution the chairperson can only serve for a maximum of 3 years, so the current Chairperson, Mary O’Connell is stepping down.

It is essential to the functioning of the Irish Orienteering Association that there is a Chairperson in place.

If you have any questions about these positions please contact

info@orienteering.ie

Aine

Orienteering this Sunday, 22nd March

Beginners are always welcome.

Sun 22 Mar, IT Sligo

Sun 22 Mar, Bull Island

Sun 22 Mar, Seefin (Nagles)

Sun 22 Mar, Liss Ard Estate

Junior Time Trial Results

Last weekend saw the Irish Junior Squad’s annual Time Trial in the Furry Glen, Phoenix Park.

The Time Trial is compulsory for all junior athletes hoping to be selected for international competitions with the Irish junior orienteering squad.

Conditions were mixed, not the best or worst, dry in places, but slippery on the climb up to the first control.

Despite not the best conditions, some great results were achieved, including some record-breaking times.

M18 Paul Pruzina of LVO broke the long-standing 4-lap junior record previously held by Seamus O’Boyle from September 2007, in a time of 22:31, 15secs clear of Seamus’ previous record.

W20 Róisín Long of AJAX / UCDO was also in record-breaking form, completing the 3-lap course in 20:41, 46 seconds faster than the previous women’s record held by Áine McCann, dating back to March 2010. Áine’s time will however remain the W18 record.

Another note-worthy time was Emer Perkins’ 2-lap time of 13:39, making her the 2nd W16 to run sub-14 for the course, leaving her 15secs shy of Áine McCann’s course record, from October 2009.

The event saw great runs all round from the squad members, and is a testament to the great work being done in the junior squad at the moment. Well done to all who took part.

Full results can be found here: 150314 TT Results

A history of previous times can be found on the old junior squad site, here: https://sites.google.com/site/ijsweb/events/time-trial

Irish Orienteering Schools Championships 2015

Full details of the IOSC 2015 event are available via the IOSG (Irish Orienteering Schools Group) blog: www.irishschoolso.blogspot.ie
(download page on top right side of blog) and follow us @schoolsO4U
Remember there is no pre qualifying for this event.

Orienteering Events this Sunday

Beginners are welcome at these two orienteering events. Explain at registration that you are a Beginner.

Capital Grants for Orienteering Equipment

2015 SPORTS CAPITAL PROGRAMME OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 Sports Capital Programme for applications. A fund of €40 million is available for development of sports facilities and the purchasing of sports equipment.
Applications are now sought from sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities. Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs.

In the past Orienteering Clubs have received funding for SI equipment and LiDAR. Individual clubs can apply directly.

Application can only be made online at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS 5PM ON FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2015.

Weekend Events

Beginners are welcome at all these events, have a look at our FAQ.

Details

Sun 8 Mar, Cleveragh Regional Park & Cairns Wood

Lovely course in Sligo town opposite the Sligo Sports Complex.
Two courses – 1 for beginners & 1 for advanced
€5 per person or €15 for family

Sun 8 Mar, Oughaval

Brown: 8.1 km 270m climb
Blue: 6.5 km 180m climb
Green: 4.3 km 150m climb
Light Green: 3.0 km 100m climb
Red: 4.1 km 120m climb
Orange: 2.9 km 110m climb
Yellow: 1.8 km 45m climb.

For those who own their own SI cards, make sure your SI details are up to date on

https://www.orienteering.ie/members/edit.php

Sun 8 Mar, Knockreer Estate

Sun 8 Mar, Duke’s Wood (Southwest)

DUKE’S WOOD, on Bandon / Crookstown roadNational Grid Reference W 473 595
Cork Spring League (Round 2) & Family Day
Start Times from 10.30 am to 1 pm for the Winter months
Brown, Blue & Green Courses will involve river crossings
Sections of Yellow & Orange Courses will be taped
Courses Close at 2 pm