Saltbush - Orienteering South Australia

SALTBUSH ORIENTEERS HOMEPAGE

Orienteering for 44 years.

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Saltbush Orienteers is based in the city of Whyalla which is located on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. The club was first established in 1974. Most of the maps we use are in the nearby Middleback Ranges within 30-60 minutes driving time from the city. New to orienteering: Click here for more information about orienteering..

Go to Events & Location to see 2019 Programme as well as combined Saltbush & Lincoln Orienteers Programme.

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Next event is a cross country event on Sunday 25th August 2019. Courses for all levels of ability. See article below

Cheeseboard Hill cross-country event on Sunday 25th August 2019

* There will be courses to suit all skill and fitness levels.

* Participants can start between 10.00 am and 1 pm. Return to the orienteering van by 3 pm

* To get to the start location travel on road to Iron Knob and signs will be on the road near to the speedway.

* Coaching and advice concerning map reading etc available. Ask at the orienteering van. A barbecue plate will be provided so bring your own food and drink. Compasses are available for hire or you can bring your own. Contact Jason on 0419 847 868 for any queries.

* Please have comfortable walking shoes, hat, water and sunscreen

Directions map to Cheeseboard Hill

Results from the Eyre Peninsula Relays on 21-7-19 at Salt Creek

Course setter: Alan Holland, assisted by John Brockhurst

Salt Creek EP Relays Rec Results incl distances

2019 EP Relays A team winners J Munday A Watson D Bergmann Pres G Hancock cln crp rsz

Saltbush winning A team with the Ironstone Trophy, L-R, Jason Munday, Adrian Watson and Darren Bergmann, with Club President Greg Hancock, at far right.

2019 EP Relays B team winners J Laurie G Hancock J Paterson cln rsz

Saltbush winning B team with the Jade Trophy, L-R, James Laurie, Greg Hancock and John Paterson

Awards presented for the season

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(l-r, John Paterson, Darren Bergmann and Jason Munday, absent - Tonia Munday)

The annual general meeting of Saltbush Orienteers was held on Friday 19^th October and members were awarded for their efforts in the past season. Jason Munday received the Male Golden Flash for being the fastest male runner (average run rate (bush) of 10:22 (min/sec per kilometre) and the Male Orienteer of the Year, Tonia Munday received the Female Gold Flash (average run rate 16:33) and Female Orienteer of the Year, Most Improved Orienteer was Darren Bergmann and Club Person was John Paterson. Second placed in the Golden Flash awards were Darren Bergmann and Mel Bergmann.

The committee positions changed slightly and Greg Hancock was elected President, Darren Bergmann was elected Vice-President and the rest of the committee remained in place.

Cheeseboard Hill cross-country event on Sunday 25th August 2019

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