2025 OA Badges
Orienteering Australia Badge Award Recipients
A large number of Club members have quailified for merit badges in Orienteering Australia’s Badge Scheme. Badges credits are earned by bettering the cut-off time for the credit standard for the age class for results in the major Australian and State Championship events, and other nominated Badge events.
Gold: Lucy Jenkins W10, Hayley Jenkins W10, Alyse Newton W10, Isobel Newton W14, Rebecca Craig W18, Erika Enderby W20, Samantha Howe W45, Martina Craig W55, Jennifer Enderby W55, Carolyn Matthews W60, Gayle Quantock W60, Felix Preston M10, Baxter Peel M14, Presley Scouller-Evans M14, Oskar Mella M20, Joshua Blatchford M21, Justin Stafford M40, Stephen Craig M55, Scott Simson M55, Glenn Burgess M60, Malcolm Roberts M65, Geoff Todkill M65, Robert Vincent M65, Jim Lee M75, Robert Lewin M75.
Silver: Margaret Peel W55, Naomi Scouller W35, Caroline Jenkins W45, Maria Orr W65, Carolyn Rigby W65, Carolyn Chalmers W80, Peter Preston M40, Emile Altmann M45, Shane Jenkins M45, Greg Newton M50, Shane Trotter M50, Bjorn Mella M65, Peter Orr M65, Geoff Peel M65, Robert Preston M65.
Bronze: Clare Newton W21, Bronwyn Stafford W40, Sharon Burgess W60, Max Altmann M12, Ian Dempsey M70.
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2025 ONSW Awards
Course Setter and Rookie Awards
Orienteering NSW presents several special awards at the end of each year, with two Newcastle members receiving accolades for their efforts in 2025.
The Course Setter of the Year, which is decided by popular vote from fellow orienteers, was won by long time member Geoff Peel for his courses in the complex sand dune terrain at "Oakvale", set for State League 11 in July. Geoff's course setting efforts were by assisted by Margaret Peel and Stephen Craig as vetter & controller.
The ONSW Rookie of the Year was awarded to Greg Newton with the citation saying "Greg began his orienteering journey as a teenager but rediscovered orienteering around two years ago, drawn to its family-friendly environment, outdoor settings and the running aspect. After success in Moderate level courses, Greg has since shown significant improvement - from tackling longer Moderate courses, to short Hard then longer Hard courses".
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New O Promo Videos
"Orienteering in Australia" Videos
Orienteering Australia have released two new promotional videos following a project driven by our Club President Justin Stafford.
Newcastle club members feature in the videos which are designed to "dive into what makes orienteering so special: the thrill of the challenge, the joy of exploration, and a vibrant community that welcomes all ages and abilities. Whether you're a competitive runner, a bushwalking enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to get outside with your family, there's something for everyone".
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