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February 3rd, 2012
| Born |
1994 |
| Hometown |
Coquitlam, BC |
| Currently living |
Coquitlam, BC |
| Club |
Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club |
| Occupation |
Student/ XC skier |
| Training log |
ilog.ca |
Career Highlights
- 30th in 1994 boys aggregate at 2011 XC ski Nationals
- 97th ant BC high school XC running provincials
- 1st in Middle distance (15-16 males)
2011 Highlights
- 5th in 5/6 races at Western Canadian Championships and Canadian Orienteering Championship in Whitehorse.
- Beating Louise Oram at the HPP fundraiser.
When and how did you get involved with orienteering?
I began orienteering (running or biking with my father) at age 9. I picked up orienteering again in 2009
What do you love most about orienteering?
I love ripping through forests (or other places) that I would never get to see, if I was not orienteering.
What is your favourite orienteering discipline, and why?
I enjoy middle distance the best because the distance and route choices between controls are challenging but not overwhelming. The length feels the most natural to me and allows for minor wobbles (less stress).
Which orienteering event is always on your calendar?
Nationals, because I enjoyed this years nationals in Whitehorse so much.
Do you have an orienteering idol? If so, who and why?
No, I don’t really have any idols at all.
What was the highlight of your 2011 season?
Attending Westerns and Nationals in Whitehorse
What are your 2012 orienteering goals?
1) Head in the right direction when reorienting yourself 2) increase ability to run at race pace (Make sure map reading doesn’t hold me back).
What races are on your 2012 calendar?
Westerns and Nationals in Alberta
What is your favourite international orienteering location?
Whitehorse due to runability and interesting topography
When you’re not orienteering, where can we find you?
a) training for XC skiing b) at home studding or reading
February 2nd, 2012
The Alberta Orienteering Association is currently looking for Canadian mappers who have extensive experience producing top quality orienteering maps (OCAD) to the latest ISOM and ISSOM standards to work on different projects in Alberta and BC during the summer of 2012, for a period of 8 weeks. Depending on experience, the pay range is from 18-22 dollars per hour.
The specifics areas where we want to map are still to be determined. The mappers will be coordinated by the Alberta Orienteering Association.
If you are an interested mapper, and you have the experience send your resume at pascale@orienteeringalberta.ca
January 29th, 2012
From Jan 28 to Feb 5, the Bay Area Orienteering Club is organizing the 2012 Sierra Ski-O Tour. The tour is the first ski-orienteering event outside of Europe to host the Ski-Orienteering World Cup. The Tour also includes the 2012 North American and U.S. Ski-O Championships, a couple of recreational events, and two World Ranking Events.
Representing Canada at the World Cup races are:
Marie-Catherine Bruno (Sage) (Silverstar, BC)
Marta Green (Sage) (Vernon, BC)
Carol Ross (ONB) (Truckee, CA)
Mark Tarnopolsky (GHO) (Hamilton, ON)
Mike Smith (ONB) (Prince George, BC)
Nick Duca (Stars) (Kitchener, ON)
You can follow the races and results here. Be sure to leave a comment here to wish these 6 athletes well.
January 14th, 2012
 Dick James, a founding member of the Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia and past Board member of the Canadian Orienteering Federation died on Thursday Jan 12 in Halifax, after complications resulting from an aortic aneurysm. Dick was 79. Dick was a passionate orienteer who devoted thousands of hours over the years to helping the sport grow. Most recently, Dick was a volunteer at the Canadian Orienteering Championships in Whitehorse in July 2011. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dick’s family, especially to Dick’s wife Margaret and his daughter, Pam, both key members of the Canadian orienteering community.
You can read Dick’s obituary here.
December 8th, 2011
The COF’s High Performance Committee (HPC) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Canadian High Performance Program. We are now accepting applications for athletes, as well as technical and non-technical volunteer positions.
VOLUNTEERS
Over the last few seasons, the High Performance Program (HPP) has made some big strides as a result of the hard work of the athletes and initiatives by the High Performance Committee. The success of our initiatives have not only contributed to a better racing and training environment for Canada’s best orienteers, but have also created an enhanced vibrancy in the entire Canadian orienteering community, and in particularly has given younger athletes a growing number of role models and reasons to be excited about the sport.
As the HPP continues to look forward, one of the most important steps is to provide better support for our national athletes at major international competitions, and therefore we are looking to fill the following roles.
For full job description and application details, please click on the link!
ATHLETES
The 2012 version of the COF’s Athletes’ handbook is now on-line at www.orienteering.ca/team-canada/high-performance.
The Athletes’ Handbook outlines the process to become an athlete member of the COF’s High Performance Program in 2012. This HPP is designed to support Canada’s current and up-and-coming elite orienteers. Canadian athletes who are competitive in the 21-34 or 17-20 categories are eligible to become members of the HPP.
The Athletes’ Handbook also outlines the selection process for the 2012 Junior World Orienteering Championships, World Orienteering Championships, World University Orienteering Championships and World Cup races. The handbook also includes information and the application for the 2012 Rising Stars awards.
There were 29 HPP members in 2011. How many will there be in 2012? The application deadline is December 31, 2011
ABOUT THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE
The HPP is administered by the COF’s High Performance Committee. The HPC consists of a variety of Canadian orienteers from coast to coast, who are dedicated to enhancing and expanding elite orienteering in Canada. The HPC works throughout the year on various projects aimed at strengthening resources and support for our elite orienteers during the training season, providing sufficient support at international events, and promoting elite orienteering within the Canadian orienteering community and beyond. Some examples of HPC achievements for 2011 are the fundraising events (such as the HPP relay at the 2011 COC’s), the Canada Cup Elite Series, and arena organization at major events.
Canada’s High Performance Program
Talent + Dedication + Support → Performance = Growth
November 17th, 2011
 Buff for sale!
Show your support for the COF and the COF’s high performance program (HPP) fund by purchasing a buff.
The buff sells for $25 +shipping. We have a limited number, so buy your buff soon. You can purchase the buff at o-store.ca. ( and you can read about the COF’s new partnership with the o-store here)
All proceeds from the sale of this item go to the COF’s high performance program (HPP) fund. The HPP fund helps to provide stronger coaching and training opportunities to Canada’s top current and future elite orienteers.
Clubs – are you looking for volunteer recognition gifts? Bulk purchases are welcome. You can contact the o-store directly regarding shipping costs. They would love to hear from you.
Thanks for your support!
P.S. These are a great Christmas gift! (you can also find a COF sticker and badge at the o-store – and be sure to check out all their other great stuff too!).
Talent + Dedication + Support –> Performance + Growth
November 17th, 2011
The Canadian Orienteering Federation (COF) is pleased to announce a partnership with the o-store.ca. The o-store.ca is an on-line retailer of orienteering equipment and supplies. o-store.ca is headquarted in Ottawa, Ontario. The o-store will be selling COF branded merchandise. They currently are selling buffs, stickers and patches, all branded with the COF’s logo. We’re looking forward to selling other COF branded items in the future.
In addition to COF branded merchandise, the o-store sells orienteering gear such as SPORTident equipment, flags, punches, map bags stands, compasses, map holders for mountain bike, shoes, clothing. We encourage you to buy your orienteering gear at o-store.ca.
Some COF branded items will be sold at the o-store.ca as fundraisers for the COF and its programs, such as the high performance program and the Sass Peepre junior training camp. Please help support Canadian orienteering by purchasing these items.
This is an exciting partnership between the o-store and the COF. Thanks for supporting o-store.ca and the COF.
November 16th, 2011
Golden Horseshoe Orienteering (GHO) in Hamilton, ON is offering a two-year, full-time job for an Adventure Running Program Manager. Details are here.
October 25th, 2011
The COF is pleased to announce that Bruce Rennie and Marion Owen have joined the COF Board of Directors.
At the 2011 COF annual general meeting (AGM), there were two Director positions on the COF Board that were not filled. According to the COF by-laws, the COF Board is able to appoint Board members to fill vacant positions. At the AGM, Kitty Jones, Jim Webster and Randy Kemp agreed to assist the COF with Board recruitment. They recruited both Bruce and Marion and the COF Board recently voted to appoint them.
In addition to serving as Board members, Bruce (North Vancouver) will be working with the COF’s membership project and Marion (Calgary) will be focusing her efforts on improving our technical standards, especially as they relate to our new long term athlete development model.
Kitty Jones, Jim Webster and Randy Kemp will be continuing their board recruitment efforts. The position of President is currently vacant and Kitty, Jim and Randy and also looking to recruit potential Board members to join the COF Board over the next few years. The current board structure is here. Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a COF Board member is encouraged to contact infoATorienteeringDOTca and you’ll be connected with the recruitment committee.
Welcome Bruce and Marion!
February 3rd, 2012
| Born |
1994 |
| Hometown |
Coquitlam, BC |
| Currently living |
Coquitlam, BC |
| Club |
Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club |
| Occupation |
Student/ XC skier |
| Training log |
ilog.ca |
Career Highlights
- 30th in 1994 boys aggregate at 2011 XC ski Nationals
- 97th ant BC high school XC running provincials
- 1st in Middle distance (15-16 males)
2011 Highlights
- 5th in 5/6 races at Western Canadian Championships and Canadian Orienteering Championship in Whitehorse.
- Beating Louise Oram at the HPP fundraiser.
When and how did you get involved with orienteering?
I began orienteering (running or biking with my father) at age 9. I picked up orienteering again in 2009
What do you love most about orienteering?
I love ripping through forests (or other places) that I would never get to see, if I was not orienteering.
What is your favourite orienteering discipline, and why?
I enjoy middle distance the best because the distance and route choices between controls are challenging but not overwhelming. The length feels the most natural to me and allows for minor wobbles (less stress).
Which orienteering event is always on your calendar?
Nationals, because I enjoyed this years nationals in Whitehorse so much.
Do you have an orienteering idol? If so, who and why?
No, I don’t really have any idols at all.
What was the highlight of your 2011 season?
Attending Westerns and Nationals in Whitehorse
What are your 2012 orienteering goals?
1) Head in the right direction when reorienting yourself 2) increase ability to run at race pace (Make sure map reading doesn’t hold me back).
What races are on your 2012 calendar?
Westerns and Nationals in Alberta
What is your favourite international orienteering location?
Whitehorse due to runability and interesting topography
When you’re not orienteering, where can we find you?
a) training for XC skiing b) at home studding or reading
February 2nd, 2012
The Alberta Orienteering Association is currently looking for Canadian mappers who have extensive experience producing top quality orienteering maps (OCAD) to the latest ISOM and ISSOM standards to work on different projects in Alberta and BC during the summer of 2012, for a period of 8 weeks. Depending on experience, the pay range is from 18-22 dollars per hour.
The specifics areas where we want to map are still to be determined. The mappers will be coordinated by the Alberta Orienteering Association.
If you are an interested mapper, and you have the experience send your resume at pascale@orienteeringalberta.ca
January 29th, 2012
From Jan 28 to Feb 5, the Bay Area Orienteering Club is organizing the 2012 Sierra Ski-O Tour. The tour is the first ski-orienteering event outside of Europe to host the Ski-Orienteering World Cup. The Tour also includes the 2012 North American and U.S. Ski-O Championships, a couple of recreational events, and two World Ranking Events.
Representing Canada at the World Cup races are:
Marie-Catherine Bruno (Sage) (Silverstar, BC)
Marta Green (Sage) (Vernon, BC)
Carol Ross (ONB) (Truckee, CA)
Mark Tarnopolsky (GHO) (Hamilton, ON)
Mike Smith (ONB) (Prince George, BC)
Nick Duca (Stars) (Kitchener, ON)
You can follow the races and results here. Be sure to leave a comment here to wish these 6 athletes well.
January 14th, 2012
Dick James, a founding member of the Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia and past Board member of the Canadian Orienteering Federation died on Thursday Jan 12 in Halifax, after complications resulting from an aortic aneurysm. Dick was 79. Dick was a passionate orienteer who devoted thousands of hours over the years to helping the sport grow. Most recently, Dick was a volunteer at the Canadian Orienteering Championships in Whitehorse in July 2011. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dick’s family, especially to Dick’s wife Margaret and his daughter, Pam, both key members of the Canadian orienteering community.
You can read Dick’s obituary here.
December 8th, 2011
The COF’s High Performance Committee (HPC) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Canadian High Performance Program. We are now accepting applications for athletes, as well as technical and non-technical volunteer positions.
VOLUNTEERS
Over the last few seasons, the High Performance Program (HPP) has made some big strides as a result of the hard work of the athletes and initiatives by the High Performance Committee. The success of our initiatives have not only contributed to a better racing and training environment for Canada’s best orienteers, but have also created an enhanced vibrancy in the entire Canadian orienteering community, and in particularly has given younger athletes a growing number of role models and reasons to be excited about the sport.
As the HPP continues to look forward, one of the most important steps is to provide better support for our national athletes at major international competitions, and therefore we are looking to fill the following roles.
For full job description and application details, please click on the link!
ATHLETES
The 2012 version of the COF’s Athletes’ handbook is now on-line at www.orienteering.ca/team-canada/high-performance.
The Athletes’ Handbook outlines the process to become an athlete member of the COF’s High Performance Program in 2012. This HPP is designed to support Canada’s current and up-and-coming elite orienteers. Canadian athletes who are competitive in the 21-34 or 17-20 categories are eligible to become members of the HPP.
The Athletes’ Handbook also outlines the selection process for the 2012 Junior World Orienteering Championships, World Orienteering Championships, World University Orienteering Championships and World Cup races. The handbook also includes information and the application for the 2012 Rising Stars awards.
There were 29 HPP members in 2011. How many will there be in 2012? The application deadline is December 31, 2011
ABOUT THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE
The HPP is administered by the COF’s High Performance Committee. The HPC consists of a variety of Canadian orienteers from coast to coast, who are dedicated to enhancing and expanding elite orienteering in Canada. The HPC works throughout the year on various projects aimed at strengthening resources and support for our elite orienteers during the training season, providing sufficient support at international events, and promoting elite orienteering within the Canadian orienteering community and beyond. Some examples of HPC achievements for 2011 are the fundraising events (such as the HPP relay at the 2011 COC’s), the Canada Cup Elite Series, and arena organization at major events.
Canada’s High Performance Program
Talent + Dedication + Support → Performance = Growth
November 24th, 2011
In the Globe and Mail – Thursday Nov 24
November 17th, 2011
Buff for sale!
Show your support for the COF and the COF’s high performance program (HPP) fund by purchasing a buff.
The buff sells for $25 +shipping. We have a limited number, so buy your buff soon. You can purchase the buff at o-store.ca. ( and you can read about the COF’s new partnership with the o-store here)
All proceeds from the sale of this item go to the COF’s high performance program (HPP) fund. The HPP fund helps to provide stronger coaching and training opportunities to Canada’s top current and future elite orienteers.
Clubs – are you looking for volunteer recognition gifts? Bulk purchases are welcome. You can contact the o-store directly regarding shipping costs. They would love to hear from you.
Thanks for your support!
P.S. These are a great Christmas gift! (you can also find a COF sticker and badge at the o-store – and be sure to check out all their other great stuff too!).
Talent + Dedication + Support –> Performance + Growth
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