Updated: 04.06.2008

NEWS

Registration to Deaflympics in Taipei 2009

ICSD are sending your national deaf sports the Preliminary Entry Form for Individual Sports for the 2009 Summer Deaflympics. Orienteering will held four competition: sprint, long distance, middle distance and relay. Your national will enrol to the ICSD Secretariat by the deadline of 1 August 2008.

But we have to follow the rules:

DEAFLYMPICS members from at least two regions taking part. Where there are less than five DEAFLYMPICS members from at least two regions taking part in the event, the host nation shall have the responsibility of terming the sporting event as an international competition or cancelling the event.

If we donīt meet the requirements in the rules, we have to cancel the Deaflympics in Taipei!                                                                      Upd. 04.06.2008   
Inspection visit August 2007 EC Orienteering Championships for the Deaf in Estonia in 2008
EDSO TD-Orienteering Marek Mir-Mackiewicz carried out the local inspection in Voru and in Riga 23 - 25 August. We met chairman Riina Kuusk of the Estonian Deaf Sport Union and chairman of the Voru Orienteering Club in Voru. They took me out to look at the sites and facilitics. There where 2 (two) forests in a distance of approx. 10 km around Voru - wich there will held competitions in middle distance, long distance and relay. He was satisfied with the form forests and the terrain is good. Condition are international because they had Baltic Orienteering for hearing in 2004. 
 You can see more about for site EOC in Voru, in Estonia 2008.                                                                                                                                       Upd. 09.09.2007   
Our great friend passed away.
I have a very sad news to tell you: old István Szebeli, Hungarian Orienteering champion for life passed away at half past 1 at night today. He would have been
72 years old in October.  We will honor him and remember his great life with passion for the sport of orienteering.                                                Upd. 08.08.2006   
First deaf participant at WOC for hearing in Denmark
His name is Tomas Kuzminskis from Lithuania, he is among the best o-runners in Lithuania. He won several medals at Deaflympics in Denmark 1997, Rome 2001 and Melbourne 2005 and at European Championships 1996, 2000 and 2004.
World Orienteering Championships 2006 in Denmark was held August 1th - 5th. Tomas Kuzminskis partcipated in long
distance and middle distance. He said that terrain was very hard.
You can visit http://www.woc2006.dk and look for his results.
Some of us will meet him again in Hungary, at World Deaf Orienteering Championships.

                                                                                                                                                           


                                                                                                                                                                                                         Upd. 06.08.2006 
President of International Orienteering Federation visited Taiwan
Mr. Ake Jacobson, President of International Orienteering Federation, visited Taiwan during Mar 6-10, 2006.He inspected the Orienteering Venues of 21st Summer Deaflympics and agreed with them. Just to let you know.                                                                                                                                                                 Upd. 03.04.2006   
We sent out information and invitations about World Deaf Orienteering Championships in Hungary
We sent out  information and invitations to all National Member Federations about World Deaf Orienteering Championships 2006.
There will be 1st World Deaf Orienteering Championships in Veszprem, Hungary on August 14th - 19th 2006.
Yes, finally, they will arrangere the first WDOC and we want to welcome you all to Hungary!  Click here - to see the mail.                                      Upd. 10.03.2006   
Again inform about World Deaf Orienteering Championships in Hungary
At the moment Hungarian Deaf Sports Federation are doing the final "paperwork" on hosting the World Deaf Orienteering Championships.
They are in contact with the Deaflympics and Deaflympics have to give the final confirmation.
 
If no further problems accure the WDOC will take place in Veszprem, Hungary on 14th - 19th August 2006,
(Budapest - Veszprem 110 km).                                                                                                                                                                     Upd. 20.02.2006       
Inform about World Deaf Orienteering Championships in Hungary

I will inform you about World Deaf Orienteering Championships in Hungary. Hungarian Deaf Sports Federation will arrange host WDOC in 2006.
Yes, it is very late, because of HDSF had problem within old board and new board was elected last November 2005.
New board will carry out host WDOC in 2006 and they choose date to held WDOC on 14th - 19th  August 2006.
But everything is not clear yet. For example applications form to Deaflympics. Deaflympics have set deadline to Januar 30th 2006.
A soon as everything is clear, Hungarian Deaf Sports Federation will send out invitations and information to the deaf sports federations in all countries.
I hope you that Australia, Japan, USA and other country outside Europa will take part in WDOC in Hungary in 2006, so we can carry out the WDOC,
because we have to follow the rules:
DEAFLYMPICS members from at least two regions taking part. Where there are less than five DEAFLYMPICS members from at least two regions taking
part in the event, the host nation shall have the responsibility of terming the sporting event as an international competition or cancelling the event.
 If we donīt meet the requirements in the rules, we have to cancel the WDOC in 2006, and then we must wait until 2010 for the next WDOC!
Marek Mir-Mackiewicz, Deaflympics TD-Orienteering                                                                                                                                          Upd. 05.01.2006
Technical Delegates EDSO Seminar in Manchester City, England.

The EDSO TO-Orienteering, Marek Mir-Mackiewicz was together with other EDSO TOīs, summoned to a EDSO EC-meeting in Manchester City from October 21st to 22nd, 2005.
The topics at the meeting :  The constitutions, regulations, mission, statement, structuring
of EDSO, communication of english on mail and internet and so on. Also we discussed about financial planing and sponsorship in future.
After EDSO seminar British Deaf Sports Council invitet ours TOīs and EC to party on aniversary BDSC 75 years.

 

 


  Upd. 29.11.2005
WDOC in Hungary in 2006.  
The Hungarian Deaf Sports Federation do prepare to host the World Deaf Orienteering Championships in 2006.
But still we are waiting for final approval from Deaflympics.

Competition Venue will be in town of Eger approx 140 km from Budapest. Eger has a very exiting terrain and is very hilly.

Deaflympics TD-Orienteering will do the inspection visit to Hungary coming autumn.



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Lithuanian deaf orienteers met president of Lithuania

The Ukrainian Deaflympics team at the reception at Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus
 
The orienteering team and mr. President Valdas Adamkus
 

The double gold winner Tomas Kuzminskis meets the president...
 
and was onoured by receiving The Officer medal order.                      Upd. 06.08.2005 
 
 
Ukrainan deaf orienteers met president of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Deaflympics team at the reception at President Jushchenkо.
On the left the orienteering team, wich brought several medals back home.
 

 

 

 

                                                      

 

 

Upd. 09.07.2005 

    USADSF Orienteering
    USADSF has approval that the Ad hoc Orienteering Committe getīs affiliated under USADSF Sports. The is great for deaf orienteers in USA.
    Hereīs the address USADSF Orienteering.                                                                                                                         Upd. 23.04.2005 

 
TD-Orienteering meeting in Melbourne
On January 13th 2005 we held TD-Orienteering meeting in Melbourne. We discussed subjects like evaluation Deaflympics Orienteering in Ballarat, future about Young and Children, International Deaf Orienteering Federation and website about World Deaf Orienteering. Hungary want to host World Deaf Orienteering Championships in 2006.
This was good meeting.
If you are interested to know more about deaf orienteering, you can contact Deaflympics
TD-Orienteering.

 

Picture: O-leaders from 11 different countries met in Melbourne.

 

                                                                Upd. 12.02.2005 

    Hungary want to arrangere WDC in 2006?
    Hungarian Deaf Sports Federation wish to undertake as organizer of World Deaf Championships in orienteering in september 2006.
    But they are waiting for confirmation from the authorities and Deaflympics.
                                                                                                                                                                           Upd. 08.02.2005       

    New homepage for World Deaf Orienteering.
    Because of the orienteering competition is part of Deaflympics in Australia. There is a growing interest for the orienteering disciplin.
    We have a very exiting time ahead. We got new contacts with deaf o-runners in Australia and USA. Itīs very good to have also competition
    from outside of Europe.
    Hope for good luck in future. And there for I have made a new homepage, so you can read about news and results. Hope Iīll be able to
    update with fresh results from Deaflympics 2005.
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from webmaster.                                                                                        Upd. 15.12.2004

    Host for the World Deaf Orienteering Championships in 2006?
    Through the CISS/Deaflympic secretariat, the CISS/Deaflympics TD-Orienteering sent out an e-mail to Deaf Sports Federations,
    asking for applications as host of the World Deaf Orienteering Championships 2006.
    The e-mail was sent on June 14th 2004, to countries that which have the orienteering sport discipline.
    Click here - to see the mail.                                                                                                                                Upd. 19.06.2004

    Technical Delegates Summer Sports Seminar in Lausanne, Switzerland.
    The CISS/Deaflympics TD-Orienteering, Marek Mir-Mackiewicz was together with other CISS/Deaflympics TDīs, summoned to
    a CISS/Deaflympics EC-meeting in Lausanne from May 17th to 23rd, 2004.
    During this seminar there also were held meetings with Melbourne 2005, Deaflympics Games Organization Committee.
    Regarding to the orienteering competition there were some questions that had to be resolved and clarified.
    The CISS/Deaflympics EC and TD also guested the international sports convention Sportaccord. Here we had the opportunity to attend
    some panel discussionīs and various exibtions. We also had meeting/discussion with the GAISF representatives. As new members of
    the GAISF organization itīs important to CISS/Deaflympics to, create a good contact tothe GAISF. We had talks about the further
    colaboration and informed on the topics hearing and deaf sportīs.

    To you information:  GAISF = General Association of International Sports Federations.                                              Upd. 19.06.2004

    Deaflympics 2005 Preliminary Entries
    Following 14 countries are listed at CISSīs E-news Preliminary Entry Report:

Country Women Men Country Women Men
Australia 4 4 Italy (pending) 3 3
Austria 1 2 Latvia 3 3
Denmark 2 2 Lithuania - 4
Finland 3 4 Russia 4 4
Ghana - 2 Switzerland - 3
Hungary - 3 Sweden 3 4
Israel - 3 Ukraine 4 4

                                                                                                                                                                                Upd.13.02.2004

    Nordic Baltic Deaf Orienteering Championship August 29th - 31th 2003 in Pärnu, Estonia
     Itīs the second time NBD has been held. First time was in 1999.
    The Championship started in the year 1979 as Nordic Deaf Orienteering and was in 1999 changed, to Nordic Baltic Deaf Orienteering
    Championship. And will be arranged every 4th year.
    In the Championship this year at Pärnu, there was participants from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
    Guest paricipate from Ukraine and Switzerland.
    Click here for results.                                                                                                                                              Upd.07.09.2003

    WC in Bulgaria  2003 - cancelled!
     The CISS Sports Director has desided to cancel the WC in orienteering in Bulgaria in 2003. Thereīs to short time for preparations.

    WC in orienteering will start from the year 2006 and Hungary is interessed host the Championship.
    But youīll get more informations when I know more about this.                                                                                  Upd. 25.03.2003

    Bulgaria want to arrangere WC in 2003?
    Bulgarian Deaf Sports Federation wish to take over as organizer of WC in orienteering in september 2003, because of  cancelled in Israel. 
    CISS Congress meets in Sundsvall on 27-28 February where delegates will cast their votes about WC in orienteering in Bulgaria.
    Bulgaria plan to arrangere the WC in orienteering at the town Primorsko in the Black Sea region. A place with all the necessary conditions.

    WC in Israel 2003 - cancelled!
    The Deaf World Championships in orienteering 2003 event is cancelled, due to political instability in Israel and Middle East.

    We hope other countries will consider hosting World Championships in 2006. If your country is interessed in hosting the 
    World Championships in orienteering 2006, please contact CISS and let them know.