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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CANADIAN ORIENTEERING FEDERATION
Vol. 21 No, 2 SUMMER 1993 ISSN 0227-6658
CONTENTS husband, Herb, leave Ottawa to take up residence in The End of an Era Chilliwack, B.C. Chilliwack is within shouting distance of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way former COF President, Charlie Fox, or about a 20 minute To an kcr fvleet ...... 2 drive.
Silent Auoion - What Can You Offer? ...... 3 Lee was hired by the COF in June 1979 after two years C.02 Drops., ...... 4 working for the Canadian Volleyball Association and Winds of Change Reaching Gale Force In Amateur Sport S Volleyball's loss was Orienteering's gain. Lee has been a International News . . . ...... 6 cheerful fellow co-worker and friend to Ted de St. Croix, National Squad News ... . . .... 8 Lyman Jones and especially to myself. She has provided a 1993 WOC Selection . ...... , . 8 professional businesslike manner to all tasks assigned and Johnson Diversified/Silva Sponsor National Team 9 additionally has added a strong flavour of wit and humour COC '93 Reminder . . . . . — , . 10 that will be sorely missed. New Publication — . .. ...... 10 ltems Available from COF . . .. 11 Over the past 14 years there have been several changes of National Junior Training Camp 12 Presidents in COF. Marg James (N.S.), Pat de St. Croix Freda Wales Challenge . . , 12 (Ontario), Charlie Fox (B.C.), Jack Forsyth (Manitoba) and Mapping Courses in Adantic Canada . . . 12 numerous changes in the Board of Directors. I am certain COF Addresses . . .. ... . 12 that all of them consider Lee both an excellent employee and a good friend. In these tough economic times, we often bemoan the new THE END OF AN ERA and/or additional budget cuts; however, the loss of a longtime, valued employee can be just as severe as a loss by Colin Kirk of financial support. This is the case with Lee. When someone calls the C.O.F. office the voice answering We are going to miss her but probably no more than she the telephone is that of Lee Leger, longtime secretary of the will miss us. Lee has become a member of the "0" family Federation. When reading ORIENTEERING CANADA, and suffered the same highs and lows as the Board, the typing and magazine layout is the work of Lee Leger. National Team athletes and members.
When teachers, general public, sales persons, hotel repre- On behalf of the National Office staff, Directors of the COF sentatives, car rental agents, overseas visitors, out-of-town and a legion of "0" friends across Canada a sincere THANK members, etc. visit the COF office, the person they meet is YOU for your dedication, support, friendship and under- Lee Leger. standing. Best wishes and happiness in your new home in B.C. The same friendly efficient lady has been the "Front Line" foot soldier of the Federation for the past fourteen years. (Just in case you are wondering Lee composed, edited and This all comes to an end on July 30th when Lee and her typed this tribute!) 1 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO AN "0" MEET (A BAD NEWS - GOOD NEWS STORY INVOLVING PAT DE ST. CROIX)
First, the Bad News: One of Canada's best known orien- Now, the Good News: After spending nine days in the teers, Pat de St. Croix, was involved in a serious auto- hospital, Pat was released and is now recovering at home. mobile accident on May 23 while on her way to an 0-meet in the Gatineau Park The de St. Croix station wagon was Pat sent the following letter to friends and family I have demolished. Pat suffered several injuries and was taken by taken the liberty of printing it here. I am sure all members ambulance to the Outaouais Hospital in Hull. Her injuries will enjoy her sense of humour in an unfortunate situation. included fractured pelvis, broken rib, punctured diaphragm.
Patricia de St. Croix "Streambend" Second Line Road R.R. #1 KARS, Ontario MA 2E0
Dear Family and Friends of Pat and Dick: I would like to tell you all that I received excellent profes- sional care while in the Centre. Everyone was both gentle Some of you know, and some of you will just hear, about and caring in their treatment and I am indebted to my the fact that I won an unexpected CRASH course in French Quebecois confreres. Immersion in Hull, Quebec, starting Sunday, May 23, a bright sunny morning. It appears I was chosen quite by accident. The arrangement was announced on local radio! Pat de St. Croix (The last time I made local radio news was when I directed a high school orienteering meet and a farmer reported us to the police when some students went into his vineyard.) ZED'S AMAZING STREAK COMES TO A CLOSE Police were on hand to control the crowds and the fire Pat de St. Croix is the controller for this year's COC reels arrived to add colour. I was to have my course which in New Brunswick. A key role of the controller is to lasted 8 days at a Centre Hospitaller Regional de I'Outaou- visit the area to check the control locations before ais. I was taken there in a large white chariot. approving the courses. This step was scheduled for late June. Once there I was quizzed to decide at what level my course would begin. I answered the first questions well enough Due to Pat's accident, she was unable to perform this to be placed in level 2. I knew the course would be task. Ted de St. Croix volunteered to withdraw from worthwhile when I read "Intensif on the door. After a the COC and carry out the control/site check. After great battery of tests and thorough examinations I was considering other alternatives, it was decided to promoted to level 7. 1 guess my courses at Carleton had accept Ted's offer. Both the organizers and COF, paid off, Anyway the view up there was spectacular. while grateful for Ted's offer, were reluctant to accept it before considering alternatives - the reason being I picked up some new vocabulary such as la cue, the rib, as used in the phrase - Ma cate est cassee, The term that Ted is defending H21 champion and will be "Peine" was used quite a bit. I didn't see the spelling and unable to compete. was confused as to whether or not we were talking about This will be the first time since 1974 that Ted has pain which in French is bread. I learned that "peine" and not competed in the H21 and ends his amazing string "mal" are used interchangeably and it had nothing to do of 19 consecutive COCs in which he placed in the top with bread of which they gave me none for several days. three - 14 times being the winner (including 12 victories in a row 1976-1987). To make a long story short let me say that I am now home. My stomach was moved back to where it belongs Although unable to do the control location checks, and my diaphragm stitched up. I can now eat bread and Pat will be able to attend the COC and perform all anything else Dick gives me. I climbed the stairs tonight other controller functions. with the aid of a cane and the railing. My pelvis has to heal in two places and then I will be able to walk more easily. The doctor tells me that I will be able to pursue my regular lifestyle soon.
2 SILENT AUCTION What Can You Offer?
Products are coming in for the first silent auction by the How can you help? Offer a donation of a product or Canadian Orienteering Federation as a fund raiser, I was service, whether it be something from you personally or pleased to receive one slightly scratched Silva thumb from a company with which you have contact. For ideas, compass from national team member Mike Waddington- see article in the Spring issue of ORIENTEERING ...but this is no ordinary compass. It's the one Mike used CANADA. Write me a pledge listing the product in as when he won the Canadian Championships in 1990 - this much detail as possible, the approximate retail value, the could be just the edge you've been looking for in your delivery details (can it be sent to New Brunswick?) and a quest for gold!!! This item should fetch some good money contact name, address and phone. as well as provide some good entertainment as we watch the competitive orienteers do their bidding. I would like to prepare a list of all auction items by July 31. The list will then be sent to the COF and all provincial Another donation, the home made variety, is 12 jars of the associations for you access. The auction will take place at finest blueberry jam from Shirley Ponunier in Ontario. the banquet of the Canadian Orienteering Championships These home made donations are most welcome and show in New Brunswick on August 28. You can make your bids personally or, if you aren't planning to go, send $$$ with a personal commitment and effort on the part of the donor. I've heard a week long or weekend stay at a private cabin someone who is attending. in B.C. is in the works but am still waiting for confirma- Please, keep those donations coming. Any questions please tion. contact me, Nancy Craig, at 2028 - 8 Ave. N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 4J4 or phone (403) 2824941.
1993 COF Silent Auction Donation
I pledge the following product or service to the COF's Silent Auction Fund Raiser. (Be as detailed as possible in the description and submit a photo if appropriate.)
Product or Service:
Retail Value $
Delivery Instructions (delivered to COCs or in the form of a gift certificate or letter):
Donor's Name and Address:
Telephone Number:
Signature:
RETURN TO:
Your provincial association OR
Nancy Craig, 2028 - 8 Ave. NM., Calgary, Alberta T2N 414
3 C.O.F. DROPS
1. 1994 MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EVENT ENTRY FORMS black/white or colour) instead of a digitizer (with a AVAILABLE scanned image in the background of the screen); • it will offer Bezier curves; A. Asia Pacific Orienteering Carnival - APOC. • more possibilities for customized symbols.
Dec. 29, 1993 - Jan. 9, 1994. Auckland, New Zealand. 6 Days of orienteering. The organizers have thought- To date 726 copies of OCAD have been purchased by fully designated New Years Day as a Rest Day. Dates mappers in 28 countries. Sweden is tops with 186 users of the 6 competition days are Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 2, 4, 8, followed by Finland (128), Switzerland (76), Norway (55), 9 with the APOC Relay Championships on January 5. Germany (48), Britain (44), USA (32), Denmark (30), Canada (24), Czechoslovakia and Italy (18) each, France B. Veterans World Cup. (16). August 1 - 5. Strathspey, Scotland. Competition dates: August 2, 3, 5. A "warm up" open event is offered on Hans notes that there are many young orienteers interested Sunday, July 31. Open events for "non-Veteran? are in OCAD and mapping because of their computer know- also being held in conjunction with the August 2nd ledge. As the author of OCAD, he is very pleased; how- and 3rd competitions. ever, he feels that what is urgently needed is training in field checking. If the field work is not good then OCAD Entry forms for both events are available from the COF cannot help make a better map. office. Enclose $2.00 to cover photocopy/postage costs. 4. SWEDEN ABANDONS ELITE RESTRICTIONS
2. 1993 - YEAR OF OTTAWA ORIENTEERING WEDDINGS but the deaths still puzzle the medics
A. National Team member, Brian Graham and Ottawa The Swedish Orienteering Federation (SOFT) has aban- O.C. club mate Marketa Nemec, were married in doned the restrictions on high intensity training for the Ottawa on April 30. Many orienteers attended the country's 3,000 elite runners. The majority of these elite reception. runners have been shown to be perfectly healthy in the From the number of newcomers with long, strangely medical test programme started in December following the unexpected deaths among elite runners. Although many of spelled names at recent Ottawa area meets it would appear that Brian has been appointed orienteering guru the questions concerning the deaths remain unanswered, for the Ottawa area Czechoslovakian friends and Sweden has now decided to take part in the World Champ- relatives of Marketa. ionships in the USA this year. B. Ottawa O.C. President, Philip Matthews and club LIVE AND WORK IN SEVILLE member, Elizabeth Sweetnatn were married on June 26, Philip serves on the 00I Board of Directors. SEVILLA (SPAIN) ORIENTEERING CLUB C. An upcoming wedding is that of five-dine National SEEKS ORIENTEER (FEMALE/MALE) Champion, Magali Robert. The date is August 27, the From Summer/Autumn 1993 until Autumn 1994 (Longer day prior to the 1993 COC. Magali's future husband stay available). is a doctor in Halifax and Magali, also a doctor, has arranged a transfer from Vancouver to the Grace Job Description & Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Hospital in Halifax effective July 1. President of the Spanish Orienteering Association clubs as secretary and with the Seville Orienteering Club in the Congratulations to all three couples. Brian and Marketa, management of the club. Organization of events, develop- Philip and Elizabeth are all enthusiastic orienteers; it is ment of courses, etc. now up to Magali to bring her husband into the orienteer- ing family. Assist with the sales and distribution of orienteering equipment. Assist in general household maintenance. 3. OCAD FOR WINDOWS ON THE WAY Room and board plus a small monetary stipend will be Hans Steinegger advises that OCAD for Windows 3.1 will provided. For further details contact: be available late this year. The main new features will be: A.D.O.L.: Miguel Borrero Alrarez, Las Brisas-3, Siroco 26, • it will be a Windows Program; 41927 Mairena Del Aljarafe, SEVILLA (SPAIN). • it will provide the possibility to use a scanner Tel: & FAX: 35-5-4182354
4 WINDS OF CHANGE REACHING GALE FORCE IN AMATEUR SPORT
In early June the Minister of State for Fitness and Amateur those sports which are judged to be most significant to Sport (FAS), Pierre Cadieux, announced that there will be Canada and Canadians." He suggested the criteria would a major re-structure for Amateur Sport in Canada. The include: membership and participation, competitive Federal Government can no longer provide financial potential and results, affordability and accessibility, and support to the 70+ National Sport Organizations (NSOs) historical and cultural importance. housed in the National Sport Centre. The plan is to reduce the number of organizations supported from 70+ to The criteria developed will be subject to close scrutiny. approximately 35 "Core Sports". The "core sports" will be Many Olympic sports, e.g. Bobsleigh, Luge, Ski-Jumping, determined before the end of this year and the "phase out" Biathlon will have serious problems with the accessability, process will begin in the fiscal year commencing April 1, cost, membership and participation. If results in Olympic, 1994. World and International Competitions play a significant part of the "core sport" criteria, then many of the currently The "core sport" concept has been a discussion point for funded federations, including Orienteering, are in trouble. the past few years; perhaps as a result of the tough economic times. Both the federal and provincial govern- The Minister has stated that there will be less distinction ments are having very difficult financial problems that have between Olympic and non-Olympic sports. This is a major meant cutbacks and reductions in many programs. Sport change in philosophy but it remains to be seen if it will has not been exempt. Over the past 5 years, financial happen. Will the "core sport" criteria eliminate Biathlon contributions to NSOs have been reduced by 30%. Reduc- (with a lower membership number than orienteering) but tions plus cost of living increases have made matters with Olympic medal winner, Miriam Bedard? Or what extremely difficult. about Short Track Speed Skating and their many medal winners because it only has a strong base in one or two FAS have decided that it is better to provide more support provinces? How long is a sport considered a "core sport" to a smaller number of "core sports" rather than an and what mechanism will be employed to review designa- unsatisfactory level to a larger number. tion as a "core sport"? How does a rapid growth sport get included or does "core sport" mean life long support? The decision was taken after extensive consultation with many levels of sport - Provincial Government Sport Mini- Many questions need to addressed and promise Mr. Best "a ster/Sport Branches. All agreed that it is unlikely there will long hot summer". Parliament recessed for the Summer on be any increase in funding to sport in the foreseeable June 25 and will only return in mid September. There is future and very probable that the level of support will be a good possibility that a Federal Election will be called for reduced. early November. This could mean a delay in the opening of Parliament until after the election. The election will result The Dept. of FAS received a 10% reduction in funding for in more changes: the current year with additional 10% cuts to be made in 1994 and 1995. Based upon these factors FAS decided to 1. If the Conservative Government is re-elected it will pro- implement the "core sport" policy. bably mean a new cabinet named and probably another Minister of Heritage; Minister Cadieux has appointed a one-person Task Force, Mr. Cal Best, to develop the "core sport' criteria. Mr. Best 2. If the Government is defeated then more wide ranging will meet with Provincial Sport Ministers/Depts. to deter- changes will be made. e.g. a new Minister responsible for mine the factors to be included in the criteria. Sport; new Federal policies for sport; new government department re-structure. An article in the OTTAWA CITIZEN of June 9 titled, "A Bold But Necessary Step" containing the sub title "Sports Regardless of which party is elected, it is generally agreed from archery to weightlifting face funding cuts, uncertain that no increase in support to sport will be forthcoming futures" states "It's the right move, national sports associa- and the concept of "core sports" will be adhered to. tions say, as long as you don't touch our sport." The article also notes that other nations e.g. Norway and France (continued next page) only support 20 sports in a major way. Minister Cadieux says, "Our intent is to focus the government's resources on
5 WINDS OF CHANGE (continued from previous page) INTERNATIONAL NEWS The combination of low numbers of members, poor The following article/items appeared in the May 1993 issue of performances in International competitions, low public the official IOF magazine ORIENTEERING WORLD. profile/awareness are seen as major obstacles to orienteer- ing being selected a 'core sport" and the future funding to IOF President HEINZ TSCHUDIN has announced that this our sport is in jeopardy. Congress period, ending with the Congress in Bulgaria in June 1994, will be his final one as President. Here, in an Mr. Best has stated that a great deal of weight in deter- interview with Clive Allen, he speaks about various aspects mining the "core sports" will be placed upon how the of general public assess, value and participate in the various The 10F's Role in the Future sports. This will be largely determined by the Provincial Sport Branches who are aware of the activity, development, now into what you have announced it your last growth potential etc. of each sport in their province. How You are the Provincial Sport Departments rank orienteering will Congress period as President. What are your main aims and play a very significant part in their final decision. ambitions for this period up to the 1994 Congress? A six-year term to serve in a certain function in a federa- With no orienteering activity in P.E.1., Saskatchewan and tion seems to me to be an ideal time. It is not too short to the N.W.T., it is certain that orienteering will not be ranked very high. The Newfoundland Sport Branch recently change things and it is not too long to get burned out. eliminated support of more than half of the sports they funded. In effect they have already developed a list of When I started my term in 1988, we had our vision of how "core sports'. Orienteering was one of the sports that was orienteering should develop up to the year 2000. And we excluded. started with our first experiments in short distance 0. By that time we could anticipate a recession to come, but we Everyone involved in our sport should take every opportun- could not expect that fast collapse of the Soviet Empire, ity to praise the merits of orienteering in our efforts to with its associated changes for the !OF. solicit continued support from Federal, Provincial, Regional sources. For the remaining 18 months to come the Council has started to review the Long-term Plan. As a result of this fINALIYIE exercise the following are our aims: - first of all, to intervene wherever necessary to ensure fair On Friday, June 25, newly elected Prime Minister, and demanding IOF competition on a high level. Kim Campbell, announced her new cabinet. As anticipated the portfolio of Fitness and Amateur Sport - to get Congress approval for the revised Long-term Plan - (FAS) eliminated and Sport Minister Pierre Cadieux one which will reflect the new requirements for more dropped from cabinet. The FAS Dept was re-struc- flexibility in the IOF governing body and for more concen- tured and integrated into two other portfolios. tration in our work. The major changes are planned in the working structure, where I would like to establish a 1. The Fitness/Recreation segment was re-aligned under Health and Welfare with Mary Collins being project-oriented structure beside the more traditional the Minister responsible. technical committees. - to have a solid but flexible fund-raising system in place 2. The Sport Canada segment was aligned under the newly created Ministry of Canadian Heritage which in order to finance a selective but professional event includes Muliculturism, Cultural Industly, Official controlling system which will ensure high-level competi- Languages, State Ceremonial, Parks Canada, Amateur tions for our best athletes - and to be able to provide travel Sport and Official Games. The Minister responsible support for top athletes from the lesser countries. is Monique Landry. A review of the components of the Heritage portfolio would place sport fairly low on - the longer term, to lay down the ground rules for a more the priority list. attractive international event programme - more attractive for the top athletes as well as more attractive for the media The loss of a Minister responsible for Fitness and - and by that measure improve the status of orienteering in Amateur Sport is seen as further erosion of the the world of sport. support provided to sport in Canada. (continued on next page)
6 INTERNATIONAL NEWS (continued from previous page) giving them some practical advise. These are the basics. More may be dependent on individual links to other The ever-changing situation in Eastern Europe provides new federations and/or individuals. probksrut and opportunities for the IOF and the member countries concerned How do you think that the great wealth The IOF should also spend some time in analyzing the of talent and experience in these lands can best be encouraged basic stimulus for our famous sport in new countries, and helped to flourish and play a full and active part in the especially in Latin America, in Asia and Africa. It could be international 0-world? that the elite side of the sport is not an ambition here.
It was at the famous Ilvestade relay in Estonia in 1988 A lot of people think orienteering damages the enviviunent. where I realised that this is just another world of orienteer- New potential problems have arisen in some cowwies trough ing with more than 15 "countries" participating; different the growth of mountain bike-0, organised by bike enthusiasts. cultures, different languages - just like the 10F. Do you see any role for the IOF in sett* down and publicis- ing envirownental guidance for out sport and its many varia- Those talented experts and their ideas could be a great tions? asset for the 10F. We face two problems: firstly, they have been educated in a different world with different basic The topic has been on our agenda for years and it is rules. We have to learn first from each other and to difficult to give a good answer. Basically we must distin- understand each other before we can start a constructive guish between countries with a guaranteed open access to co-operation. And then there is a financial issue. forests within certain limits, and countries with a strictly private property outlook. By placing more and more IOF meetings in these countries, I hope we will be able to use this talent and expertise after But first of all, several scientific studies have proved that a learning phase as described above. our sport does not damage the environment! A more serious problem may be the vehicle traffic to our events The World Cup has given elite runners a much-improved and maybe also mountain bike-O. I think mountain bike-0 international programme over the last few years. What do you should be restricted to paths and tracks, as with ski-O. In see as the mom important priority for the development of more general terms, I think the role of the 10F can only oriasteering ai world-class level in the future? be as a collecting point to exchange information and to offer a platform to report about experiences in this field We have to make sure that the events we now offer at the is very well placed to do this!-ORIENTEERING WORLD IOF level are professionally planned, controlled and exe- And basically the environmental issue is a topic for the cuted and that they are placed in an environment which national federations. offers attractions to the media and therefore to potential sponsors, The task is almost impossible if you also take Are there aspects of the way our sport is run which annoy you? into consideration the need to minimise the costs! But If so, why, and how would you change things? anyhow we will try! Not really, although I must admit that orienteers sometimes
Referring to Petter Thoreson's article in 049312 - who, by are very special individuals - but we all practise a demand- the way, expresses basically what we would all like to work ing individual sport-discipline. We love our wonderful For - I must point out that there is, I believe, a fundamental sport in the loneliness of a big forest and demanding problem in televising our top elite class while they are terrain - and to do this, a special character is required! running in very tough terrain. Without being an orienteer you cannot understand why he or she is taking the particu- CZECH WONDERWOMAN - .IANA CIESLAROVA lar decisions you can see on the screen. Twenty-three year old Cieslarova won the 1993 Czechos- lovakian Long Distance Championships in 96.30 for the **at do you believe a new or small orienteering Thrlii011.1 should 16.7 KM course - 5.46 per KM. Jana won the Short place as its main priorities for growth and development, and Distance Championships in 1991 and was ranked Number what do you see as the IOF's role in supporting them? 2 in the world in 1992, appears to be on course to offer a strong defence of her tide at this year's WOC in the U.S. The first priority should be to broaden the basic experience of the sport. A new small federation should have at least DANES WIN DANISH RELAY EVENT FOR SWEDISH CLUB 2, preferably more great "believers" and promoters of Four members of the Danish National Team representing orienteering in the universities, in schools, in the boy the Swedish 0. Club, IFK Goteborg, won the '93 Spring scouts or other social groups, and maybe in the military. Cup Relay in Denmark. Most members of the Danish The IOF's role could be to help them in the area of National Team live, train and compete for dubs in Norway mapping as well as in haw to organize small events by and Sweden.
7 NATIONAL SQUAD NEWS
1. SQUAD ATHLETES MIGRATE TO EUROPE These five air passes brings our total over the last 3 years FOR SUMMER "0" SEASON: to 13 and allowed athletes to compete in the 1993 JWOCs and World Cup Competitions in 1990 and 1992. This year the largest ever number of squad athletes The Ottawa departure/return location means Western travelled to Europe to train and compete. athletes have to purchase return air tickets to Ottawa to take the DND flight, which greatly reduces the benefits. A- Pam James (Elite) will compete in events in Norway, Sweden, Scotland. Unfortunately, the DND Air Pass Program will be dis- continued in September due to the closing of the Canadian B. Chris Seligy (Talent), Ulu Unligil (Development) will Forces Base in Lahr. The COP has made good use of these compete in events in Germany, Norway and Sweden. passes and in these ever increasing difficult financial times, Pam, Chris and Ulu will also attend the Danish Team the program will be sorely missed - especially with the training Camp in Norway. 1995 World Championships being held in Germany.
C. Brian May (Elite): Swiss 6-Day, Sweden: O'Ringen, 3. BRIAN GRAHAM NAMED TO ELITE SQUAD perhaps Norway. Brian has accepted the invitation to be a member of the D. Mike Waddington (Elite):, Rob Swanson (Talent): elite squad and will attempt to be selected to the WOC 93 Mike and Rob are spending 4 months in northern Team. Sweden. Mike doing research towards a Ph.D. and Rob as a biologist assistant to Mike. They plan to compete in many local area competitions, 1993 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION E. Philippa McNeil (Talent): Pippa has arranged a transfer Sept. 11-12, West Point, New York from McGill University to Uppsala University. The Swedish school year starts in late August and Pippa Eligible to Compete: will leave August 23 and return next June. 1. All 1993 Elite, Talent, Development Squad Athletes 2. Non-Squad Athletes: Request permission in writing by F. Wil Smith, Mile MeEwing, Dave Mahoney, Forest September 3 to Winnie Stott, 19 Poplar Cr., Aurora, Ont. Pearson and Peter MacKenzie will compete in the Swiss 1..4G 4M4 and providing: 6-Day July 10-16 and the JWOC in. Italy July 4-10. A. Summary of 1992-93 results: Event Name: Date; 2. DND/SPORT CANADA AIR PASS PROGRAM Organizer: Map Title; Course Length: Winner's Time BENEFITS SQUAD ATHLETES Applicant's Time and Position. B. A 1993 10K Running Time obtained in an organized Five members of the Talent/Development squads received race or time trial attested by an accredited official. air passes - Ottawa to Lahr, Germany, resulting in savings of several hundred dollars each. Selection Process: 1. Positions 1-2-3. Top three 1993 Squad athletes in The Department of National Defence (DND) provides a Selection Race who meet criteria. number of air passes to Amateur Sport Federations, for 2. Positions 4 - 5. Discretionary Selections. athletes/coaches to travel to Europe to train and compete. A. Squad Athletes who competed in Selection Races and met criteria but not selected in positions 1-2-3. Normal regulations are that 4 return passes are available B. Athletes who did not compete in the Selection Race for each federation. This is to permit many sports to due to: Injury, Out of Country. benefit. The COP office was able to obtain a fifth pass C. Non-squad athletes who received permission to which Mike McEwing was able to take advantage of. The compete in Selection Race are eligible for Team other athletes who received air passes are: Wil Smith, Selection as Discretionary Selection. Dave Mahoney, Chris Seligy, Ulu Unligil. 3. All athletes selected must meet the published TPK and 10K Running Time standards.
8 JOHNSON DIVERSIFIED/SILVA TO SPONSOR NATIONAL TEAM
Johnson Diversified Canada Inc. has agreed to provide land, Japan. Other nations now use red/gold with Spain orienteering suits, parade uniforms, compasses for our 1993 having an almost identical combination to the present WOC Team, Canadian uniforms. It was decided to revert to red/white.
The "0" suits and parade uniforms will be in red/white. A The compasses provided by Silva are the new model Jet red maple leaf logo and the word "CANADA" will be Compass that features the "fast needle". The Swedish Team printed on the left chest area of the suits. The red/white recently conducted tests of all current elite model compas- combination of colours is a change back to the traditional ses and concluded the Silva Jet was best and will use these Canadian colours. Our team colours were changed to red in the '93 WOC. and gold in 1987 to avoid conflicting with several other national teams who used red/white e.g. Denmark, Switzer- A sincere thanks to Johnson Diversified/Silva for their continued generous support to orienteering and our National Team.
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9 COG '93 REMINDER Orienteers planning to attend this year's COC in New NEW PUBLICAMN Brunswick Aug. 28-29 and who have not yet entered, take a few minutes and do it now. BEYOND ARMCHAIR ORIENTEERING - By Winnie Stott If you have misplaced the entry form included in the spring A Practical Guide to Creating OrienteeringD ills 1993 issue of ORIENTEERING CANADA, you can obtain copies from the organizers: This third in the series of Armchair "O" Books con CANADIAN ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS tains a wealth of training drills for all levels of Stig Skarborn, Comp 2 Carriage Hill Dr., RR #6 orienteers - drills to improve every facet of orienteer- Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 4X7 Tel: (506) 452-1804, FAX (506) 452-0881 ing and help eliminate errors.: Drills to teach what to do: on bad maps; when distracted by other competi- Air Canada has been appointed COC official Airline Carrier. tors; hidden control markers; how to prepare before The COC organizers have made special arrangements with starting; etc. Air Canada that will provide better service, prices and also benefit the COC organizers. The manual contains enough drills and exercises to keep everyone happy and occupied for a long time. When purchasing your ticket please ask that your event number CV931225 be entered in the Tour Code Box and The numerous drills will add a lot of variety to your the Reference Code COC in the Endorsement box, regard- normal training. less of the fare purchased. A good resource for coaches, teachers, "0" camp Air Canada tickets can be purchased from your travel agent organizers and all orienteers. or Air Canada at 1-800-361-7585 Available from the COP office at a Cost of $6.00 + Opening the 1993 COC festival...the $2.00 postage/handling. (See the order form on LAUREN TIAN SUMMER '13` -FEST inside back coven)" incorporating the 1993 Quebec Championships-Aug. 21-22, 1993, Arundel Quebec (751un north west of Montreal). A porton of the proceeds from this publicadon wl be accrued to COP as a fund raiser. When completing your COC Entry Form, remember to send in the entry for the Laurentian Summer JO" Fest. Copies are available from the organizers: LAURENTIAN SUMMER "0" -FEST c/o Judy Adams 699 Cardinal St. St. Hilaire, Que. J3H 3Z5 Tel: (514) 467-4795
tiente 1993 ONTARIO ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS <6°. et.. 19 September 25-26, 1993 - Ottawa-Gatineau Region The Loup Garou O. Club invites all orienteers to 2 days of enjoyable orienteering in the ='• beautiful Fall foliage of the Gatineau region.
The Buckingham map produced for the 1991 Canadian Championships will be used for the 2-Day Total Time Competition. The Eastern Ontario/Gatineau forests in the Fall season are ideal for orienteering and have to be experienced to be appreciated.
The meet location is within 50 km of downtown Ottawa and various types of accommodation available. Courses for all age categories 12 - 60 are offered. For entry forms and information contact: Caroline Phillips RR #1 St. Andrew's West, Ontario KOL 2A0
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AVAILABLE FROM THE C.O.F. OFFICE (Prices are subject to change without notice)
1. Procedures for Organizing Major Orienteering 14. Land Use and Access information booklet for Events $8.50 + $2.00 postage. property owners. $1.50. 2. 'B' Meet Organizing Manual $4.00 + $2.00 15. Fit To Eat cookbook. $8.00 + $2.00 postage postage. 16. Club Development and Activity Program Manual 3. 'A' Meet Organizing Manual $5.00 + $2.00 $5.00 + $2.50 postage. postage. 17. IOF - Orienteering on Permanent Courses $4.00 4. Level 1 Coaching Certification Manual $15.00 + + $1.00 postage. $2.00 postage. 18. Premier's Sport Awards Program-ORIENTEER- 5. Niveau I Manuel de Certificaton des Entraineurs ING. Instructor's Resource Manual for teaching $15.00 + $2.00 postage. children. $15.00 + $2.00 postage. 6. Level 2 Coaching Certification Manual $20.00 + 19. International Specifications for Orienteering Maps $2.00 postage. $6.00 plus $1.00 postage 7. Niveau II Manuel de Certification des Entraineurs 20. Armchair Orienteering I - A Practical Guide to $20.00 + $2.00 postage. Map Reading by Winnie Stott. $15.00 + $3.00 8. Level III Coaching Certification Manual $25.00 + postage. $2.00 postage. 21. Armchair Orienteering II-A Practical Guide to 9. IOF Course Planning Book by Gawelin & Route Planning by Winnie Stott. $15.00 + $3.00 Nordstrom $13.00 + $2.00 postage. postage. 10. 1OF Symbolic Control Description Booklet $5.00 22. Beyond Armchair Orienteering-A Practical Guide + $1.00 postage. to Creating O. Drills by Winnie Stott. $6.00 + $2.00 11. Simple Maps for Orienteering, IOF $6.00 plus postage. $1.00 postage. 23. Subscription to: CANADIAN "0" COACH (2 12. COF Rulebook bilingual $3.50 + $1.00 postage. issues-Spring and Fall = $10.00) 13. Whistles .75 each 24. Subscription to: TECHNICAL BULLETIN (2 issues-Spring and Fall = $5.00)
ORDER FORM
NAME: Send your order prepaid to: CANADIAN ORIENTEERING FEDERATION ADDRESS: 1600 James Naismith Dr. GLOUCESTER, Ontario K113 5N4
Telephone: 613-748-5649 FAX: 613-748-5706 POSTAL CODE: Make cheque/money order payable to: CANADIAN ORIENTEERING FEDERATION
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Have you considered males a donation? SUB TOTAL COF will issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes for donations of $10.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING and over. TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATION: 1 1 SASS PEEPRE MAPPING COURSES IN ATLANTIC CANADA NATIONAL JUNIOR TRAINING CAMP August 18-23, 1993 The COF Technical Director visited Halifax, N.S. and New- Interested juniors should ensure their registration by foundland in May and conducted Mapping Courses. forwarding forms as soon as possible but no later than July 30. Forms are available from all associations, clubs and Halifax: 14 enthusiastic fledgling mappers attended the 2- COF office. This year's camp includes several days prior to Day course which concentrated mainly on field checking the Quebec Championships and will provide coaching methods. The student mappers put their newly learned during and after this meet as well. Coaching staff will techniques into practice in field sessions each afternoon. include several National Squad members in addition to most of the staff from the past two years. Lyman Jones introduced the attendees to the intricacies of map drawing using pen and ink and also gave a demonstr- FREDA WALES CHALLENGE ation assisted drawing with the OCAD program. OANS are confident that the technique learned will stimu- The Freda Wales Challenge provides a team competition late interest in mapping and will be a boost to the develop- among the top junior athletes from each of three regions in ment of orienteering in Nova Scotia. Canada. Results from Day 1 of the Canadian Champion- ships are used and for 1993 a new points system will be Corner Brook: This course differed from the Halifax course utilized. The top 2 athletes from the Atlantic (Newfound- in that it was essentially an OCAD course. The course was land, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick), Centra (Quebec, held in a Government education facility that had a well Ontario), and Western (Manitoba, Alberta, British Colum- equipped computer department. bia, Yukon) regions will receive points in each of the classes H/D14, H/D16, l-VD18, H/D20. Class winners earn Each of the 13 participants were provided with a computer 1000 points and other finishers receive a percentage based and digitizing tablet and had ample opportunity to experi- upon: points value = winners time X 1000. ence and practice cartography using OCAD. time Points will be scored by one or both top finishers for a region in the class. CANADIAN ORIENTEERING FEDERATION ADDRESSES BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT' Mr. Jack Forsyth, Box 163 Harney, Manitoba ROM OX0 Tel:204458-2283(M 204-858-2797(W) FAX: 204-858-2156 VP FINANCE Mr. Jim lee, Box 132, Harney, Manitoba ROM OX0 Tel:204458-23580D 204-858-2797(W) FAX: 204-858-2156 DIRECTCIR Nancy Craig, 2028-8 Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta. T2N 4.14 Tel:403-282-4941(H) FAX: IZRECTOR George Murphy, 9216 - 168 SL Edmonton, Alta. T5R 2V9 Td:403-489-5077(H) 403-4964919(w) FAX: 403-4964929 DIRECTOR Gerry Grieve, #510 - 4676 Yew Sr., Vancouver, BC V6L 236 Te1:604-2618603(H) 64:4422-4320(w) FAX: DIRECTOR Winnie Stott, 19 Poplar Cr., Aurora, Ontario, L4G 3M4 Tel:416-722-0083(H) FAX: DIRECTOR Sdg Skarborn, Comp 2 Carriage 1-1111 Dr., Fredericton, NB, E3B 4X7 Tel :506-460-4972(H) 506452-1804(W) FAX:506-452-0881
PROVDCIAL/TEBRITORIAL ASSOCIATIONS
Newfoundland, President: Rad Taylor, 196 O'Connell Drive, Corner Brook, NE A211 6L1 Tel: 709-634-7826 Nova Scotia, OANS: Mithael Haynes, Box 3010 5, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3G6 Tel: 902-425-5450 Nova Scotia, President: Heather MarcIticine, 6219 Pepperell St., Halifax, N.S. B311 2P1 New Brunswick, President: Ray St. Laurent, Comp Bl, Site 29 RR#12, Fredericton, N.B. E3B OHO Quebec, President: John Chariow, #406-3615 Ridgewood Ave. Montreal, Que. H3V 1B4 Tel: 514-733-5561 Ontario, President: Lloyd Bishop, 192 Bridport St., London, Ont. N6A 2A8 Ontario, 001: Henry Lam, 1220 Sheppard Ave E., Willowdale, Ont. M21( 2X1 Tel: 416-495-4160 Manitoba, MOA Sheldon Friesen, 200 Main St., Winnipeg, Man. R3C 4M2 Tel: 204-985-4267 Manitoba, President; Bill Menzies, 194 Lyndale Dr., Winnipeg, Man. R2H 11(3 Tel: 204-233-8540 Alberta, A.O.A.: Barb Johnston, Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Rd, Edmonton, Alta. T5M 31{6 Tel: 403-453-8577 Alberta President: Pam Ralston, 3912 - 43 Ave., Red Deer, Alm. T4N 3B9 British Columbia, President: Jennifer Fenton, c/o OABC, 1367 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6I1 4A9 Tel: 604-738-2468 Yukon, President: Ross Burnett, Box 4797, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4N6
NATIONAL OFFICE Executive Director: Colin rat_ Technical Director: Lyman Jones. Secretary: Ire Leger. Addrent CO.F., 1600 James Naismith Dr., Gloucester Ont. 1(18 5N4 Telephone: 613-748-5649 FAX: 613-748-5706
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