GENERAL MANAGER: Stuart
Payne, 171A Fifield Tce, Christchurch 8002, NEW ZEALAND
ph/fax: 64 - 3 - 337 2275 email: nzof@nzorienteering.com
NZOF NEWS - JANUARY 2007
PM ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to the following who have been awarded Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships for 2007, through the New Zealand Academy of Sport: James Bradshaw, Greg Flynn, Lizzie Ingham, Amber Morrison and Claire Paterson.
GENERAL MANAGER
The NZOF Council has reappointed Stuart Payne as General Manager for a further two years, until December 2008.
NZOF MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the NZOF through its affiliated clubs, as at the end of 2006, for the second year in a row, reached a new high of 1,687. While membership was down for some clubs, these falls were more than matched by others, most notably Auckland, Counties Manukau, Dunedin, Hawkes Bay, North West, Rotorua and Wellington.
The result of the NZOF’s first analysis of membership retention reveals that, in 2006, clubs retained 80% of their 2005 membership.
JALAS SPONSORSHIP
NZOF, and in particular the NZOF Development Squad, continues to benefit from sponsorship courtesy of The MAPsport Shop through the sales of Jalas O-shoes. The NZOF thanks Michael Wood and The MAPsport Shop for this ongoing support for orienteering.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
The NZOF D-Squad for 2007 is:
Men: Simon Addison (HA), Simon Bloomberg (PP), Riki Cambridge (DN), Jourdan Harvey (CM), Simon Jager (AK), Alastair Long (CM), Sam McNally (RO), Scott McDonald (HB), Ciaran Murphy (CM), Andrew Peat (CM), Thomas Reynolds (NW), Jack Vincent (HB).
Women: Tineke Berthelsen (HA), Lizzie Ingham (WN), Sarah Gray (NL), Greta Knarston (CM), Cara McDonald (HB), Amber Morrison (HB), Frances Peat (CM), Nicola Peat (CM), Tessa Ramsden (RK), Kate Rea (HV), Emma Watson (HB), Georgia Whitla (PP).
JWOC INTERIM SQUAD
The interim squad for the Junior World Championships to be held in Australia, 8-13 July, is:
Men: Simon Bloomberg (PP), Riki Cambridge (DN), Jourdan Harvey (CM), Simon Jager (AK), Alastair Long (CM), Sam McNally (RO), Scott McDonald (HB), Ciaran Murphy (CM), Andrew Peat (CM), Thomas Reynolds (NW), Jack Vincent (HB).
Women: Tineke Berthelsen (HA), Lizzie Ingham (WN), Greta Knarston (CM), Amber Morrison (HB), Frances Peat (CM), Nicola Peat (CM), Tessa Ramsden (RK), Kate Rea (HV), Emma Watson (HB), Georgia Whitla (PP).
TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL
The NZOF is pleased to announce the appointment of the following, Rob Crawford and Ken Holst, to act as an advisory panel to Technical Director, Graham Teahan. A third appointment is pending. The NZOF thanks John Robinson, Mike Beveridge, Dick Dinsdale and Terje Moen for their service on the outgoing Technical Committee.
PRE-JWOC MAPPING WOKSHOP
A mapping workshop will be conducted by Queensland mapper, Eric Andrews, near Molong in central NSW on the 4-6 July 2007. The first day will be devoted to GPS mapping including a practical exercise. The final two days will be practical fieldwork in the field on photogrammetry of the “Gumble Pinnacles”, which is a granite area of medium complexity. If you are interested more details can be obtained from NZOF Technical Director, Graham Teahan at gteahan@xtra.co.nz.
AGM 2007
The 2007 Annual General Meeting of the NZOF will be held on Friday 6 April at Wesley College, Paerata, Pukekohe. Clubs are invited to make nominations for annual awards.
Red Kiwi OC has submitted the following policy remit for consideration at the meeting.
“That NZOF should pay the race entry fees and purchase O suits on behalf of all competitors selected to represent New Zealand at the World Orienteering Championships and the Junior World Orienteering Championships in foot orienteering.”
And finally a reminder relating to last year’s AGM. The NZOF Council, as was requested, has completed its review of the High Competition Season remit presented to that AGM. The review was sent to clubs for comment on 12 December. If this issue is to be resolved in time for the 2007 AGM, then each club’s feedback is needed as soon as possible.
NZOF VACANCIES 2007
The following national volunteer positions are currently vacant for 2007.
Team Manager, WOC 2007 Ukraine (August)
Team Manager, ANZ Challenge 2007 (to be held as part of the Oceania Champs, ACT, Australia in late September)
National Squad Coaching Coordinator
Media Officer
Ampro Liaison Officer.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact the General Manager for a job description.
The NZOF acknowledges the support of
Sport & Recreation New Zealand
SILVA
David Melrose Design
The MAPsport Shop
New Zealand Community Trust
The Lion Foundation
Oxford Sports Trust
Pub Charity Inc.
McNally Valuation Ltd
Access Immigration NZ Ltd
JohnandVal Investments
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