2018 Sprint Canberra

January 25-28 (Thursday-Sunday)

Four days and five sprint races in detailed urban and forest

terrain open to all competitors. The event is being organized

by the national orienteering squads as part of a training camp

at the AIS. Come and compete against Australia’s best or

simply enjoy some fun summer holiday orienteering.

Events (TBC)

● Event 1: Thursday 6pm, urban sprint – AIS

● Event 2: Friday 10am, urban sprint – University of

Canberra

● Event 3: Friday 5pm, bush sprint – Bruce Ridge

● Event 4: Saturday 5pm, mini sprint – Orana School

● Event 5: Sunday 9am, urban sprint – ANU South

The overall competition will be determined by a point score

where four races count so competitors are able to miss one

event and get an overall result.

Courses and classes

Course 1: Open – hard navigation, designed for the best competitors, typically 3.0 – 3.5 km

courses. The national squad athletes will be competing on this course.

Course 2: Medium – hard navigation and typically 2.7 – 3.0 km long courses.

Course 3: Short – Moderately easy navigation; 2.0 km or less; most suitable for children but

open to all.

Small prizes will be offered to the top three men and women overall in Courses 1 and 2.

Course 3 is aimed at participation but will be timed.

Entries

Enter online at Eventor Australia by January 20

If entering all days, enter here https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/5694

If entering only a single or a few days, enter here http://goo.gl/8WTQsj

Entry fees: all five events $60, under 18 $30

Individual Event entry: $15, under 18 $7.50

For squad athletes attending the AIS Camp a $100 entry fee covers Sprint Canberra and

attendance at the camp.

All money raised goes to support the Orienteering Australia high performance squads and

national teams. Come along to support our junior and senior elite orienteers. Thanks to

Orienteering ACT for helping host the event and donating maps and equipment.

Enquiries: Ian Prosser (ian.prosser11@gmail.com)