Orienteering SA Awards Party on Sunday 1st Dec was a fast-paced frolic from start to finish, ably “emceed” by Erica Diment, supported by a slide show from events through 2024. A Sprint Course & Maze designed by trickster Nigel Dobson had several traps for the unwary, with map memory and pace/bearing incorporated. The Maze Duel was likewise a big hit. Nigel calculated there were over 100 sessions as many people collected the set of 4-course Maze practice runs, as well as the Maze Duel and the Sprint multiple times. For the younger a KID-O string course was available.
Most of our guests went away with prizes, which were sponsored by OSA, Aussie O Gear, the Fairgrieves, Kay Haarmsa, and others.
The major awards were
- The Course Planners Award went to David Winters of Lincoln Orienteers for his much-talked-about Broccoli Hill Long Distance Championship event.
- The Sue Millard Award for Most Improved Juniors were won by Austin Clem and Adeline Richmond.
- The John Hall Award was presented to Leila Henderson
The 2024 Orienteer of the Year winners:
M21A Leith Soden
W21A Abigail George
M20A Jayden Bertram
W20A Gemma Burley
M16A Marcus Cazzolato
W16A Lucinda Fogarty
M35A Tyson Hillyard
W35A Lexie Ashforth
M45A Greg Morcom
W45A Jenny Casanova
M55A Steve Cooper
W55A Zara Soden
M65A Andrew McComb
W65A Robin Uppill
M75A Paul Hoopmann
W75A Carol Such
M55AS Aylwin Lim
W55AS Lan Kelly
W45AS Jacqueline Stephens
M65+AS Al Sankauskas
W65+AS Teri McComb
WOB Liz Farquharson
Thank you David Tilbrook for his excellent Sausage Sizzle. Thank you to Aylwin for action pics (see OSA Facebook), and all the helpers, cooks and bakers. Thank you to all who came along in support of your fellow orienteers and donated to the FoodBank Drive.
And a huge thank you to the Adelaide Angels Baseball Club. The venue was excellent - well-spotted Erica Diment!
