When
Event Type
Where
Lat/long: -36.128569,146.589921
Get directions: OpenStreetMap - Google - Apple
NOTES
The AWOC Bush O Champs will this year be held at Wallace’s Gully, part of Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and located just out of Chiltern.
Assemble at Tuan Campsite, Depot Road (off Chiltern-Rutherglen Road).
NOTES:
- Entry is open to everyone but you must be an AWOC member to be eligible for Club Championship honours.
- As always, plenty of help available for newcomers/beginners.
- Forecast is for temps in the low 30’s so come prepared. Some water on course but stay hydrated!
Terrain
Classic ‘long’ style orienteering with a great mix of spur-gully and gold mining features. The hills are not too big and running is quite fast in most areas.
Courses
# | Name | Distance | # controls | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Long Hard | 10 km | hard navigation and more physically demanding | |
2 | Medium Hard (Men’s Championship) |
8 km | a shorter version of course 1 | |
3 | Short Hard (Women’s Championship) |
4.5 km | hard navigation but less physically demanding | |
4 | Moderate (Junior Championship) |
3.5 km | easier navigation using a mix of tracks and cross-country legs, easier control locations and catching features | |
5 | Easy | 2.5 km | easy navigation and all legs on tracks or following obvious linear features |
Note: Course distances are direct and will vary based on route choice. Expect to travel between 20% and 50% further than stated distances.
Cost
- Members – $8 adults, $3 juniors (20 and under), $16 maximum per family
- Non-members – $12 adults, $4 juniors (20 and under), $24 maximum per family
Payment via Square (credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) or cash at the event or EFT prior to the event
AWOC bank details: BSB 640000, account # 111106820
Entry
Enter on the day is available but…
RSVP info@awoc.org.au to ensure you get a map!
Course setters and Event organisers
Helen Robinson & Peter Mousley