Andrew de L’Isle

Profiled December 2015

Number of years orienteering?
Five (seems longer)

How were you introduced to orienteering?
Cameron started orienteering at Intermediate school and was keen to do some club events so I decided to give it a go (Once, I could actually beat him... that did not last too long).

Key orienteering achievements to date?
A couple of years ago I was the NZ and Oceania M40AS champ.

Current orienteering project or goal?
Looking forward to running in the World Masters events in 2017 and would love to make an A final.

Favourite map and why?
Not sure... I have enjoyed running in Australia, nice change from Woodhill..

Map you have yet to experience but aspire to orienteer on?
I would love to run on some maps in Europe.

Orienteering hero?
Matt Ogden, I am not only impressed with his achievements but how he also gives support, advice and guidance to our youth orienteers (Respect!).

Day job?
Senior Environmental Advisor

Other interests?
Football, For approx 30 years I tried to play the game...

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