The Australian Schools Orienteering Championships continued today with the Long Distance Event at Remembrance Park on the slopes of Mt Ainslie, swapping yesterday’s fast and intricate sprint racing for a very different challenge.
The Mt Ainslie terrain lived up to its reputation, with steep slopes, open eucalypt forest, rocky ground and an extensive network of tracks forcing competitors to constantly weigh up whether to climb directly, contour across the hillside or use the tracks to gain speed. As the morning wore on, the temperature climbed and the dry Canberra bush took on a distinctly summery feel.
| Class | ASOC (Australian placings) | Southern Cross Junior Challenge (Australian and New Zealand placings) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Girls | 🥇 Ella Clauson (TAS) 42:39 🥈 Sanda Halpin (ACT) 45:13 🥉 Alexandra Edwards (QLD) 51:34 | 🥇 Ella Clauson (TAS) 42:39 🥈 Zara Toes (Karahiwi) 44:35 🥉 Sophie Herde (Karahiwi) 44:56 |
| Senior Boys | 🥇 Elye Dent (ACT) 43:11 🥈 Rory Shedden (NSW) 45:16 🥉 Hayden Dent (ACT) 46:17 | 🥇 Elye Dent (ACT) 43:11 🥈 Rory Shedden (NSW) 45:16 🥉 Hayden Dent (ACT) 46:17 |
| Junior Girls | 🥇 Layla Dent (ACT) 34:12 🥈 Naomi Penton (ACT) 36:15 🥉 Justine de Remy de Courcelles (NSW) 37:03 | 🥇 Christina Symons (Harua) 31:30 🥈 Layla Dent (ACT) 34:12 🥉 Stella Tanner (Karahiwi) 35:01 |
| Junior Boys | 🥇 Felix Ward (TAS) 33:21 🥈 Euan Shedden (NSW) 34:13 🥉 Henry Jordan (TAS) 34:30 | 🥇 Felix Ward (TAS) 33:21 🥈 Alfie Cochrane (Karahiwi) 33:59 🥉 Euan Shedden (NSW) 34:13 |
After the Sprint and Long Distance events, the ACT appears to be leading the ASOC team competition. The ACT has built its lead through strong performances across all four classes, while Tasmania’s consistency – particularly in the Senior Girls and Junior Boys – has kept the contest tight. NSW and Queensland remains within striking distance, meaning tomorrow’s Relay Championships at Pine Island Reserve will play a crucial role in deciding the final team standings.
The Southern Cross Junior Challenge is also finely balanced heading into tomorrow’s relays. New Zealand’s Karahiwi has a slight advantage over Harua, while the ACT remains firmly in contention. Tasmania has edged ahead of NSW, leaving the final Relay Championships at Pine Island Reserve with plenty still to decide.
Photos
You can view photos from the ASOC Long via the link below. Please credit the photographer when sharing these photos!
Official photographers for the Carnival are Tom de Jongh (photosbytom) and Kelvin Meng (photosinsitu.com). Other Orienteering Australia certified photographers have also contributed to our albums for the Carnival. Check for the photographer’s name at the bottom left of each photo.
Results
Official results for the ASOC Long Distance Championship and Flight of the Bogong Day 2 on Eventor.
