News Archive [2007]

5 Oct 2007

From Greg McCann:

The training starts now for next years JHI, EYOC, JWOC etc. Two training weekends are organised for the autumn period.

The first w/end is for next years M/W16-18's: 10/11 Nov Newry & Mournes area.

The second w/end is primarily for next years M/W14's: 24/25 Nov Fermanagh & Connacht Champs

Can you please contact me if you are available for the above training w/ends, so that we can organise accommodation, coaches etc.

M/W14s or second year M/W12s who are currently running Orange std or above and are interested in joining the squad please contact Greg or Ruth.

5 Oct 2007

There were two podium places for Irish runners at the JHI last weekend, and Ireland drew with Wales in the Individual points competition for the first time in recent memory.

Ruairi Short took 1st place in M18, and Aine McCann was a close 3rd in W14.

In the Relays, despite outstanding individual runs by Kevin O'Boyle, Nicolas Simonin, Cian O'Boyle & Ruairi Short, Wales were too strong for Ireland overall, the final points total was England 139, Scotland 105, Wales 63, Ireland 53.

8 Sep 2007

The following juniors have been selected to represent Ireland at the JHI on 29-30 September in Newcastle Co. Down:

W14: Aine McCann, Andrea Stefkova, Rachel Barrett, Siomha Callanan

M14: Alex Simonin, Eoin McCullough, Jack Millar, Mark Stephens

W16: Darina Fyffe, Fiona Hill, Laura Cox

M16: Conor Short, Kevin O'Boyle, Padraig Mulry, Sean Knight

W18: Erica Jones, Gemma Malanaphy, Hannah Maxwell, Katarina Stefkova

M18: Cian O'Boyle, Niall Ewen, Nick Simonin, Ruairi Short

8 Sep 2007

LVO have secured sponsorship from Buffera for the JHI. Each member of the Irish JHI team will receive a Flag Lucky buff.

For supporters and those not on the team Flag Lucky buffs can be ordered when entering NIOC which will run alongside the JHI. Enter now at www.niorienteering.orguk/NIOC2007 befkore entries close on Mon 17 Sep.

16 May 2007

Summer Tour, Scottish 6-day, 4 - 11 Aug

The full quota of 16 juniors are now provisionally booked in for the squad tour to Scotland. But many have yet to confirm they will attend so the waiting list is still open.

13 May 2007

Teams finalised for JWOC, EYOC, JWOC 2008 training.

JWOC 2007, Dubbo, Australia

M20 Colm Hill, Seamus O'Boyle, Fiach O'Rourke, Nick Simonin, Ruairi Short

W20 Ciara Largey

Leaders Ruth Lynam

EYOC 2007, Eger, Hungary

M18 Niall Ewen, Alan Lane, Cian O'Boyle

M16 Kevin O'Boyle

Leader Darren Burke

JWOC 2008 Training Camp, Goteborg, Sweden

M18/20 Brian Armstrong, Niall Ewen, Alan Lane, Francis O'Reilly, Fiach O'Rourke, Ruairi Short

W18/20 Hannah Maxwell

Leaders Ruth Lynam, David Healy

18 April 2007

Spring Cup and JK results and reports added.

22 March 2007

European Youth Championships (EYOC), Hungary, Fri 22 - Sun 24 June.

Classes M/W 16 and M/W 18

EYOC is an international representative event which usually attracts entries from virtually all the European orienteering countries, giving a wide range of standards. It takes place over 3 days, with a Sprint race on Fri 22, Classic on Sat 23, Relay on Sun 24 June. Teams consist of up to 4 runners in each class.

Website http://www.eyoc2007eger.hu/main/main_index.php

Selection of the Irish team for EYOC 2007 will be made immediately after the Irish Championships.

The Selectors are Ruth Lynam, Greg McCann, Mary Healy.

Selection Policy

- Attendance at the Irish Championships is required unless for very good reason.

- Results which will be taken into account when making selections are: Irish Championships Middle and Classic races, JK Individual & Relay, and Leinster Champs. Results and general form over the past year will also be taken into consideration. Any junior who wants results from other events to be considered should send on details, preferably with website links.

- However, results at any particular race will not guarantee selection. Juniors selected will be:

a) those judged capable of competing near the standard required in all disciplines at EYOC, and

b) juniors new to international competition who have shown promise and improvement and who we believe will benefit from the experience.

As always it is an advantage when aiming for selection to show interest and commitment by attending major events (including trips abroad) and training opportunities.

22 Feb 2007

Updated list of Events 2007:

10-11 March - Time Trials & Training - Dublin/Wicklow

24-25 March - Spring Cup - Denmark

1 April - Leinster Champs - Wicklow

6-9 April - JK - England

25 April - Irish Secondary Schools Champs

28-29 April - Irish Championships - Fermanagh

2-4 June - Shamrock O-Ringen - West Cork

22-24 June - EYOC - Eger, Hungary

28 June-13 July - JWOC incl. training - Dubbo, Australia

(9-14 July - French 5-day - Bordeaux, France)

(22-27 July - O-Ringen - Sweden)

29 July-3 Aug - JWOC 2008 training - Goteborg, Sweden

5-11 Aug - Scottish 6-day Squad Tour - Scotland

29-30 Sep - JHI & NIOC - Co. Down

13-14 Oct - JEC - Millau, France

20-21 Oct - SHI - Wales

28 Oct - Munster Champs

25 Nov - Connacht Champs

27 Jan 2007

The Junior World Orienteering Championships 2007 take place in Australia in July.

See http://jwoc2007.orienteering.asn.au/

Eligible to be selected for the Irish team are M/W 20's and 2nd year M/W 18's, ie juniors born in 1987, 1988 or 1989.

The competitions are centred around Dubbo, 400 km from Sydney, from Sat 7 to Fri 13 July. Training is available around Orange in the same region between Sat 30 June & Fri 6 July. This whole training period will be used by the Irish team so as to adjust to the time difference and reduce the effects of jetlag, giving a minimum time away of 2 1/2 weeks.

Given the time commitment required and the high cost (air fares £720 London-Sydney at present), selection of the Irish team will be made in stages and as soon as is possible.

-Selected immediately are Nicolas Simonin (BOC) and Seamus O'Boyle (CNOC) on the basis of overall ability and international results to date.

-Further selections may be made taking into account previous form along with current fitness, consistency and results this year.

-Additional places are possible if merited by international results this year at for example Danish Spring Cup and JK.

The Irish Junior Squad selectors are - Ruth Lynam, Mary Healy, Greg McCann.