The OSA State Schools team has to compete in the Australian Schools Championships and Australian Championships events in late September – early October, has been selected as below. The full program of events has to be held are outlined here- https://www.auschamps25.com/program-detailed
Managers Coaches
Kate Marschall Jack Marschall
Keren Faulkner Zoe Carter
The OSA Junior Orienteering Camp was held over 4 days from Monday 14th July (Urban Sprint training) to Thursday 17th July. The Tuesday and Wednesday were forest training in a mixture of native forest and Pine forest. Various skills were practised - understanding control descriptions, map memory, compass use, attack points, relocation, as well as fun activities - star relay and maze.
The camp culminated with the Camp Champs which this year were held at Pymton, Rockleigh. 23 juniors competed in the course that they would normally run at ASOC (Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Junior Boys, Junior Girls) plus an easy course was set for the Darts.
Podium placings are as follows:
Senior Boys
1st Ben Marschall
2nd Marcus Cazzolato
3rd Austin Clem
Senior Girls
1st Lucinda Fogarty
2nd Jess Jarvis
3rd Adeline Richmond
Junior Boys
1st Euan Farquharson
2nd Eric Cassey
3rd Angus Fairgrieve
Junior Girls
1st Lenya Bertram
2nd Kira Farquharson
3rd Eleanor Hobbs
Well done to everyone for an amazing 4 days of orienteering! The junior are a wonderful and easy bunch of kids to look after with resilience, persistence and a good sense of humour. Planning for the 2026 camp has started!
And special thanks to the overall camp organiser Kate Marschall, and lead coach Jack Marschall, assisted by Zoe Carter, Robin Uppill and a number of parents.
A series of urban events that are suitable for those new to orienteering, and are interested in map reading and outdoor recreation are being held from July through August. Each event will have a range of courses that you can complete as an individual or in a team or family group.
Events – check the link for more information as it is posted
Sunday July 6th - Upper most Athelstone – part of Black Hill Park and the surrounding urban area
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21888
Wednesday evening – July 9th - Moonlight Madness – have fun in the east parklands in the evening – Torch light score event. An almost full moon occurring in the school holidays. Come along as a family or individually and "Illuminate" the reflectors on the Orienteering flags!
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21780
Sunday July 27th – Lochiel Park and Felixstowe Reserve – orienteering on the Torrens Linear Park – Felixstowe Reserve and around the Lochiel suburb and adjacent parks. Map snippet below.
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21889
Sunday 31st August – Seymour College – a unique opportunity to orienteering in the college grounds.
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21983
And for something further afield
Saturday afternoon Aug 9th August – Callington Recreation ground and surrounds
https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21781
The Great Australian KID-O Scavenger hunt for 2025 is now live!
Join our KID-O ambassadors Connie, Rocky, Wash and Dizzy this June for the first ever Great Australian KID-O Scavenger Hunt.
Click the link below to access the questions and colouring competition (download colouring in file here)
Rules for the Scavenger hunt:
Compete or attend an event (or multi day events) between the 31st May -17th June.
Answer the questions in the scavenger hunt with the help of an adult.
HAVE AN ADULT submit answers by the 17th June.
Please take care completing the scavenger hunt questions.
Participants must be 10 or under. Participants do NOT have to be members of a club. This competition is open to all aged 10 and under.
Prizes for:
-different age class winners (0-2) (3-4) (5-6)( 7-8) (9-10)
-colouring competition (0-2) (3-4) (5-6)( 7-8) (9-10)
-most entries from one state or territory
Prizes thanks to our sponsor wildfiresports.com.au and Orienteering Australia.
Please download the colouring in sheet from question 11.
Good luck all and happy orienteering!
The 2025 OSA AGM was held at the West Parklands after the Sunday morning event. The 2024 report and financial statements were presented. If you were not present and would like a copy of these reports, club secretaries have copies. The 2025 Management committee were elected as follows:
President – Rob Tucker
Secretary - Fi Pahor
Treasurer - Ian Winn
Assistant Secretary - Robin Uppill
Technical - Robin Uppill
Coaching - Jack Marschall
Newsletter – Leila Henderson and Erica Diment
Marketing – Leila Henderson
Schools Coordinator - Zita Sankauskas
The President’s report follows
The SA Orienteer is a marvellous record of activities throughout the year, including: a great insight to the Coach in Residence Hanne Hilo, the National Junior Development Camp with the SA contingent supported by Patsy and Patrick Burley, the Midweek training events, Twilight events and Schools Program throughout the State organised by Zita Sankauskas.
After much preparation over the last few years, the organisation of the Australian Three Days Championships for Easter 2024 in South Australia came to fruition. I am very appreciative of the detail in which the plethora of activities had to be undertaken by many contributing their time and skills that made this a success. The response of the orienteering community was pleasing with around 750 competitors attending.
At the OSA presentations the very well deserving recipient of the John Hall Memorial Service Award was Leila Henderson. Congratulations to the Orienteer of the Year award winners, listed in the Report. Course Planner of the Year was awarded to David Winters. The Sue Millard Trophy was presented to the most improved junior orienteers: Adeline Richmond and Austin Clem.
We are indebted to the time and energy that members put into the sport every week as Controllers, Setters, Organisers and Coaches, the running of schools’ clusters and many other activities. We also acknowledge the considerable time and rigour put into the mapping of areas for events and updating maps for changes in the landscape and standards.
In particular I would like to thank our Management Committee members; Fi Pahor - Secretary, Robin Uppill – a broad range of technical support and promotion, Ian Winn – Treasurer, Jack Marschall - Coaching, Leila Henderson– Newsletter, Publicity and Promotion, Erica Diment - Newsletter, Peter Mayer – MTBO, Mark Overton – IT Manager, Zita Sankauskas – Schools Coordinator, Vanessa Round - Southern Arrows and Adrian Uppill - Mapping Coordinator.
Listed inside are the many other people who play fundamental and important roles in the organisation of our sport. Then there are the club office bearers, and delegates to OSA Council.
We continue to receive generous funding from the State and Federal Governments, and through Orienteering Australia.
