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 It’s time to relive the glory days of 1985 – or find out what all the excitement was about! Dandenong Ranges OC is proud to bring you “WOC25” – a re-run of the 1985 World Orienteering Championships courses at
Kooyoora
State Park
in Victoria's
north west
. Unlike the original WOC, when the competitors did not even find out they were going to Kooyoora until 6pm the night before the event, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the courses on offer. Please review the information below before choosing your course. Entries are now open at http://entries.bendigo-orienteers.com.au, and close on August 29. We strongly recommend using the online entry system to guarantee yourself a pre-marked map (essential at Kooyoora!) It’s quick, easy, and helps us keep costs down and save trees, by allowing us to print only the maps we need. Entry fees (pay on day): OV members $12 adults, $6 juniors, $30 families / Non members $18 adults, $9 juniors, $45 families.
Course 1 – Long Hard 11.6 km, 19 controls (from original WOC courses)
Features 18 of the original WOC Men’s course control sites, in the same order (but with a different starting point). The closest you’ll come to the full WOC experience - not for the fainthearted!
Course 2 – Medium Hard 6.9 km, 13 controls (from original WOC courses)
Although the start point differs, the first 9 controls replicate the original WOC Women’s course, with the last 4 controls borrowed from the Men’s course, for a great WOC challenge
Course 3 – Short Hard 3.9 km, 8 controls (from original WOC courses)
A mix of control sites selected from both WOC courses gives you highlights of the original, over a shorter distance
Course 4 – Moderate 2.7km, 10 controls (new course) Being a World Championship, none of the original control sites or legs were suitable for a moderate course, so we’ve designed a new course especially for those who would like to try Kooyoora in moderation!
Assembly is at the lower picnic ground on Melville Caves Road. Start times between 10am and 12 noon. Water on courses will be limited – we strongly recommend you carry your own water.
Directions: Take the Calder Highway to
Inglewood
. Turn west onto the Inglewood-Rheola Road, to
Kooyoora
State Park
. From Kingower, follow Orienteering signs to the lower picnic ground on Melville Caves Road. Overnight camping and toilets are available.
In addition to the races, we’re having a “Beat the Winner” contest – see how close you can come to the WOC winning split time on a designated leg (common to courses 1-3). There’s also a “Name the Orienteer” photo competition – how many youthful faces you can recognise? We’re also having a WOC/WOCARN memorabilia display. If you have any souvenirs that you would like to have included, please contact me or bring them along on the day.
Enquiries:
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, tel 9878 9168.
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