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Our caterers will be at every event at the carnival except the last event at Armidale University where the café, Campus Life, will be open for your gastronomical pleasure!
Just in case you were wondering- yes we have secured the services of Armidale’s famous Mobile Coffee Van.
“The Herd Bar“. The instantly recognizable van will be at all of our events except for the AOC Sprint. Bridget and her team of Baristas are looking forward to meeting your caffeine (and hot chocolate) needs.
Accommodation News- Update 22nd July
PLC Armidale has opened their 3 Boarding houses for Orienteers. Accommodation will be available from 27th September to 7th October. Follow the links below.
Camping at Armidale Showground
Organisers met with the caretakers on 12th July and confirmed that there are 30-40 powered sites and at least double that number of tent sites available.
The area reserved for orienteers is known locally as the Livestock Centre (Armidale Exhibition Centre) across the road from the main showground complex, which will see the orienteers away from the throngs coming in for the Cold Chisel concert.
So get in early by calling the caretakers – Ann and John mb 0400639630
Alternate possibilities:
Check out hotels, motels and caravan parks in Bendemeer, Tamworth, Guyra, Bundarra, Walcha, Wollomombi. They are all within a reasonable drive to the events.
Camping:
Also there are two caravan parks in Armidale plus 2 in Uralla for campers.
Think outside the box:
Try Camplify where you can hire caravans, camper trailers, motor homes etc. It is possible to get the caravan put onsite for you. https://www.camplify.com.au/
There are plenty of powered sites at the showground.
Specimen Map Glenburnie
We have created a specimen course for you to have a look at using a section of the new map that will not be used for the events.
If you click on each control you will get a photo of the actual control. This will provide an idea of what you will experience at the Australian Middle, Long and Relay at this year’s AOC 2024.
The map and course can be found on the Events page.
Cold Chisel coming to AOC2024!
Well not quite but what do you know Cold Chisel are touring to celebrate their 50 Years in the music industry and they are beginning their tour in yes you guessed it; Armidale on Saturday Night 5th October with a concert at Petersons Armidale Winery. ( For Chisel Fans details can be found here)
This will affect accommodation availability in and around Armidale on that weekend. Book now!!!!!!
APOC 2004 Reunion
In 2004 an Australian Team of over 30 when to APOC 2004 in East
Kazakhstan. Relative to Australia this is about as remote an area as you can get.
The surviving team members are planning a reunion at the Armidale Bowling Club on the evening of Saturday 5th October.
Videos will be screened of the events, and of the post event tour to Markakol National Park.
Barry Hanlon
Organiser APOC 2004 Reunion
Tax deductible donations to the AOC 2024 can be made via the Australian Sports Foundation. These donations will support our aim to provide an outstanding carnival experience. Donations can be made via the Australian Sports Foundation donation page .
To enhance the arena experience and for those at home we are planning to have quality arena presentation at the Australian Orienteering Carnival for all seven events. This will involve having live video feed from multiple cameras to the big screen in the arena, live feed to the internet and live tracking of the athletes during the competition. This carnival includes the Australian Schools Championships at which state teams compete against two teams from NZ. These athletes are the future elites of our sport.
Bulletin 1 is now available and entries are now open on Eventor
The inaugural Sydney City Race weekend is here! Right after the Australian Orienteering Champs carnival, with 2 urban orienteering races in iconic and world famous locations:
1) Saturday afternoon-Cockatoo Island. A short distance race offering an exciting and fast-paced navigational challenge. 4 courses to choose from – Long, Medium, Short and Score; and
2) Sunday morning- inaugural Sydney City Race, sponsored by BridgeClimb Sydney. A long distance urban race with amazing sites in the city of Sydney and its harbourside surrounds. 5 courses to choose from – Premier (13-15k), Medium, Short, Very Short and a 60min Score. There’s a $1,000 men’s and women’s first place prize for the Premier race, which has a strict entry limit and a control site you won’t believe!
You don’t want to miss this – for more information go to www.sydneycityrace.com.au where you can also register for updates.
Details of camping and caravan option at Armidale Showground is now available under the Community Tab. The Showground camping and caravanning area is huge with many showers and toilets located in a large, clean complex.