GENERAL MANAGER: Stuart
Payne, 171A Fifield Tce, Christchurch 8002, NEW ZEALAND
ph/fax: 64 - 3 - 337 2275 email: nzof@nzorienteering.com
NZOF NEWS - APRIL 2005
WELL DONE HAWKES BAY
Congratulations to the Hawkes Bay Club, led by coordinator Pamela Morrison,
for a hugely successful Nationals - four championship events in four days at
Easter, with two of these being World Ranking Events.
SILVA AWARD WINNERS
Silva Award winners announced at Easter were:
• Silva Award for services to orienteering in NZ: Wayne Aspin (CM).
• Silva International Performance of 2004: Greg Barbour (Eg) for 2nd,
M40A at WMOC in Italy.
• Silva Administrator for 2004: NZOF Webmaster, Paul Smith (HB).
• Ampro Compass Club Growth-Development Award: North West OC.
• Silva Coach of 2004: John Robinson (CM).
• Silva Magazine of 2004: Compass Points, edited by Faye McDonald for
Hawkes Bay OC.
OTHER AWARDS
The President’s Award for volunteer service at club level went to Russell
Higham (RK) and the Brighouse Trophy for the best performances across the 2004
Nationals and Area Championships was won by Jeff Greenwood (A).
FROM THE AGM
Rob Crawford (CM) and Paul Dalton (Wai) were re-elected President and Vice-President,
respectively.
The AGM passed the policy remit:
“That the NZOF travel equalisation policy not apply to any meeting (including
general and special meetings of the federation) or seminar when held in conjunction
with the National foot-orienteering championships.”
The remit takes effect from the 2006 AGM.
The AGM also endorsed the Draft Strategic Plan, which is to be finalised during April and then distributed to clubs.
APPOINTMENTS
• Mick Finn (HV) and Mike Pearson (Ham) were appointed co-editors of NZ
Orienteering to replace Ev & Lindsay Smith, who completed just over two
years as editors with the March issue.
• John Robinson (CM) was appointed convenor of the Technical Committee.
• Beverley Holder (W) was appointed Pre-tour Manager for the NZ Schools
tour to Australia in September.
Big thank yous to those officers standing down: Ev & Lindsay Smith and,
from the Technical Committee, Bruce Henderson and Royce Mills and, from the
Selection Panel, Bunny Rathbone (see advert below).
VACANCY: NZOF SELECTION PANEL
Applications are invited for the position of NZOF Selector. The three-person
panel operates mainly by phone and email. The appointment is for three years
and applicants must be endorsed by their club. A job description is available
from the General Manager. Applications close 15 May.
VACANCY: NOS COACHING COORDINATOR
Applications are invited for the position of Coaching Coordinator of the National
Squad. This is a two year appointment commencing upon the completion of WOC
2005 through to the completion of WOC 2007. Direct expenses will be reimbursed
within the budget. A job description is available from the General Manager.
Applications close 30 June.
VACANCY: ON-TOUR MANAGER, NZ SCHOOLS TOUR
Applications are invited for the position of On-Tour Manager for the NZ Secondary
Schools Team, to compete at the Australian Schools championships in Tasmania,
late September. (as noted above in this issue of NZOF News, Beverley Holder
has been appointed Pre-Tour Manager.) A job description is available from the
General Manager. Applications close 30 June.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
The NZOF Development Squad for 2005 is:
Women: Sarah Gray (N), Rita Homes (W), Lizzie Ingham (W), Frances Peat
(CM), Tessa Ramsden (RK), Kate Rea (HV), Emma Watson (HB) and Georgia Whitla
(PAPO).
Men: Simon Addison (H), Daniel Barnfield (PAPO), Simon Bloomberg (PAPO),
Riki Cambridge (D), Tane Cambridge (D), Alastair Long (CM), Sam McNally (R),
Ross Morrison (HB), Duncan O'Regan (PAPO), Martin Peat (CM), Thomas Reynolds
(NW) and Jack Vincent (HB).
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Returning to awards, Jill Dalton (NW) was honoured for her work with the NZ
Outdoor Instructors’ Association (NZOIA), winning the 2004 Sport &
Recreation supreme award for contribution to outdoor recreation. The citation
read: “Her contribution to NZOIA since it started has been outstanding
… as President of NZOIA Jill’s dedication and hard work has improved
the standards and credibility of NZOIA, resulting in it now being a better,
stronger and user-friendlier organisation.”
The NZOF acknowledges the support of:
Sport & Recreation New Zealand
SILVA
New Zealand Community Trust
David Melrose Design
The Lion Foundation
The MAPsport Shop
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