Blue Sparks Orienteering News

For info on particular activities scroll down. Look after the end of the first News item then you will see many more. Email Orienteering ACT office@act.orienteering.asn.au for help.

 

More detail about Blue Sparks and an annual calendar can be found at the bottom of this page here.  


2013 October Map Mates registration now open on line

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Map Mates Spring 2013 starts 23rd  October. Registrations are now open.

  Early Bird registrations close on Oct 10th  but you can still register until Oct 17th. See link at bottom of this page.

Grab your mates for some fun and orienteering adventure!

Details of Spring 2013 series and how to register are listed below these photos

Map Mates is a competition for teams of 2 - 4 kids who are under 13. It is a great way for kids to get their friends together and have even more fun orienteering. The Map Mates competition will run over 4 weeks in May and Nov each year. It is run twice a year -in conjunction with the Wednesday Twilight Series and the Winter Saturday & Sunday series. The event locations are listed on the events page. Details and how to register are further down this page after the photos.

If you need more information please contact bluesparksact@gmail.com or David on 62478785. To register see bottom of this page.

Photos from 2011 Map Mates  

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Individual coaching is available for children (with parent present) on request at some events. Please email us.

Map Mates Spring  Wednesday Sport 2013

Team based kids adventure orienteering challenge

Four Wednesdays  Oct 23 to Nov 13   2013

Start anytime between 5 and 6

Followed by four more months of Wednesdays  if you wish

Any kids 13 yrs and under - teams of between 2 and 4      

       

Rules of Competition: minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 people per team.

                      Not all must attend every event, but at least 2 must compete together, for points to be counted. Each team needs a funky name (extra points for best name and best uniform)

Easy or Very easy? Teams choose to navigate Blue (very easy) or Green (easy) courses depending on their level of experience.  Points taken on the best 3 of 4 events.

Cost: $27  ( + $2 booking fee) per competitor for series of 4 events. This will include a map per competitor and an electronic Sport ID for accurate time keeping. a discount applies if you book before Oct 10th

                      You will need : Running shoes, hat, sun cream, water bottle. Compass is optional.

Register on line via "Register Now" website click on the "more" button and search for "map mates"  https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=10319

Register by Oct 10th  for Early Bird Discount or by Oct 17th (late fee applies)  

Phone 6247 8785 www.act.orienteering.asn.au – juniors page.

 

News items summary
Celebrating Winter Map Mates & Looking Forward to the Summer Season Sunday, 21 August 2016 The winter MapMates competition wound up with a presentation BBQ on 25 June.
Detailed Annual Blue Sparks Calendar for 2015 Thursday, 19 March 2015 Updated every term. Click here.
Eventor Ten Step Entry Guide Thursday, 1 January 2015 How to enter using Eventor
Logos and useful things Thursday, 1 January 2015 This page is an administrative page. It has logos and other useful items
Blue Sparks Training Camp 22 & 23 November 2014 Friday, 14 November 2014 Partnerships (and friendships) ignite with ACT/NSW Training Camp
Map Mates Oct 2014 Tuesday, 30 September 2014 Spring
Girls Group Grows Friday, 26 September 2014 Girls and Maps! Embracing the challenge!
Easter 2016 Logo Competition Tuesday, 16 September 2014 Two prizes for kids and adults
2014 ACT Secondary Schools Orienteering Championships Friday, 27 June 2014 Fifty three students competed for their schools in the ACT Secondary Schools Orienteering Championships. Ten ACT Secondary Schools/Colleges were represented.
2013 Blue Sparks Annual Camp Monday, 2 December 2013 7th Annual Blue Sparks Camp - on a real orienteering map this year
Map Mates Winter 2014 Sunday, 1 December 2013 Yes Map mates will resume in May 2014
2013 October Map Mates registration now open on line Tuesday, 3 September 2013 Registrations open.
2013 Orienteering Training Opportunity. Hurry. Limited Spaces. Wednesday, 6 February 2013 Limited opportunities are being offered to improve your orienteering
2012 ACT Primary School Orienteering Championships Wednesday, 28 November 2012 236 primary children get out into the bush, trails and tales of mystery, delights in a strong home run, celebrations of victory with an Aussie Champion
2012 Annual Xmas BBQ Sat 1 Dec 4 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, 28 November 2012 Annual Xmas BBQ Sat 1 Dec 4 pm to 8 pm at Casuarina Sands.
2012 Blue Sparks Training Camp - 70 Bodies Bash about the Bush, Mud and Map Landscapes, Camp Champs, Icecream Delights in the Woods! Wednesday, 28 November 2012 The 6th Annual ACT Blue Sparks 2012 training camp was again a resounding success...
2013 ACT Primary School Orienteering Championships Thursday, 22 November 2012 The date for the 2013 ACT Primary School Orienteering Championships has been set as Wednesday Nov 20
2012 Map Mates Wednesday, 14 November 2012 Map Mates is a competition for teams of 2 - 4 kids who are under 13.
2012 Blue Sparks Annual Camp Friday, 2 November 2012 The annual Blue Sparks Camp is a great way for Blue Sparks kids to get their friends together and have even more fun orienteering and camping in the bush