The courses for this week’s orienteering event incorporate routes through an open-air art gallery known as “Art in the Park”. Dotted along the tracks are giant bird’s nests each containing a solitary ceramic egg, hand painted by local artists and community members. There is even a giant human sized bower.
The usual range of short, medium and long line courses are available. Starts are between 10 – 11am. See https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24392 for details and to pre-enter. For newcomers enter on the day will be available. Payment by card or bank transfer only. Club members will be available to help you on your way.
Make a day of – catch the train, it is only a 15min downhill walk to the start. After the event join IKO members at the local beach café and/or walk the famous Seacliff Bridge
Come along and enjoy a run in Stanwell Park before the hoards arrive for the summer. There will be three line courses available short, medium and long as well as a walking category for those not keen on running. All comers are welcome. For those interested in trying orienteering club members will be available to introduce you to the sport and set you on your way.
Starts are from 10 – 11am from Stanwell Park Beach Reserve. Details about the event including the exact location are available from Eventor at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24392 Pre-entries are encouraged although it will be possible to enter on the day. Payment will be via credit card or bank transfer. No cash. To enter on line you first need to register with Eventor .
The Stanwell Park Kiosk /Park and Tide Cafe is close to the assembly area and will be open for breakfast and lunch. So why no take the opportunity to stay after the event and discuss your route choices with fellow orienteers over lunch or a coffee.
A big CONGRATULATIONS to IKO Junior Pippa who has been selected to compete at the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships to be held in Canberra in September 2026. Pippa has been demonstrating her rising talent at all levels of orienteering this year, from local events, to Metroleague and State League events (pictured here at Baal Bone on the Kings Birthday weekend).
Congratulations to Pippa and the other selected members of the team. We wish them good luck for the competition later this year!
Senior Girls: Jessica Dunn Matilda Saunders
Senior Boys: Alton Freeman Ho Lam Marcus Cheung Matthew Slater Rory Shedden
Junior Girls: Alexandra Slater Charlotte Seeto Isobel Newton Justine de Remy de Courcelles Pippa Whitten Tiffany Palmer
Junior Boys: Baxter Peel Euan Shedden Harrison Grubits Michael (Guoxuan) Zhao Presley Scouller-Evan’s William Headley Shay Sweeney
There are plenty of forest events on offer this July. Why not start the month with a run in the Southern HighlandsForest Series on Sunday morning 12 July, starts are from 10 – 11am. The event will be at Welby and will be good training for the up coming forest events in the following weeks. Organised by SHOO, details of the event can be found at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24134.
The following weekend, 18/19 July, there are two State League events, both forest events.
For something different the event on Saturday afternoon will be the NSW State Relays at Waianamatta. A two person relay event with each person running 2 legs. If both team members belong to the same club their points will contribute towards the determination of the NSW Relays Champion Club. Mixed club teams are also welcome. If you can’t find an IKO running partner of similar ability just enter as an individual and a relay manager will assign you a partner. For more information about the event and how to enter check the information bulletin at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24200
NOTE: Entries close on 10 July. No enter on the day courses will be available.
State League # 10 Maraylya on Sunday 19 July
The venue is Mitchell Park, Cattai National Park. Map scale 1:7,500. This is a middle distance event with the usual State League courses available. Expected winning times are around 35minutes. Queueing starts will available from 9.30 -11am. Pre-entry is encouraged. Enter on the day will be restricted to a very limited number of participants and a limited number of courses. For further information, including important instructions on parking, go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/23237
Metroleague #5 Grays Point Sunday 26 July
IKO is organising the next Metroleague event at Grays Point on Sunday 26th July. Volunteers and runners are needed to help out on the day. All club members are encouraged to enter including those new to the Metroleague format. Enter via Eventor at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/EventAdmin/ShowEventEntryFees/23837
Please advise Sue Froude at IKOrienteers@gmail.com if you are able to assist on the day. Volunteers will also be able to run on the day. Pre-entries close at midnight 25 July.
Start window: Non Metroleague competitors: 9.30am-10.00am and 10.30-11.00am. Metroleague competitors 10.00am-10.30am.
Make sure you read the information bulletin before venturing out on your course, especially the Course Setter’s Notes. . There have been 2 separate controlled burns in the last 3 months, affecting about 90% of the course. Vegetation, visibility and runnability changes weekly with leaves falling off bushes and dead saplings being blown over. All divisions will have sections of thicker bush than most metroleague events – long sleeves, long pants and gaiters are strongly recommended.
TIP FOR FIRST TIMERS: You will need to log in to Eventor first & then check the drop down boxes to nominate Illawarra Kareelah Orienteers & select a Division that best suits your ability before proceeding to payment. Division 6 is entry level and is graded easy, Divisions 3-5 are moderate and Divisions 1 & 2 are hard navigation. If you are unsure of what division to run in contact our team captain James at jistuart@bigpond.com. …ON THE DAY…This is a teams event, however you can still pre-enter as an individual runner if you prefer. You may be approached on the day if teams are short. Likewise if we have too many entries for teams you may be asked to run up or down a division or you can just compete as an individual runner for that day. You can find out more about the Metroleague at https://onsw.asn.au/events/metro-league
The next Metroleague event will be held at Pennant Hills on Sunday 28 June. Starts are from 10.00 – 10.30 for teams and 10.30-11.00 for individual orienteers and those entering on the day. Our IKO-SHOO teams in divisions 2 – 5 will be pitted against Western Hills (WHO) whilst Division 1 will run against Bennelong (BN).
We need a good turn out of runners to repeat the performance of the last Metroleague event where IKO-SHOO teams clocked up a win in all 5 Divisions. All club members are encouraged to enter including those new to the Metroleague format. Enter via Eventor at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/23836
Tip: You will need to log in to Eventor first & then check the drop down boxes to nominate Illawarra Kareelah Orienteers & select a Division that best suits your ability before proceeding to payment. Division 6 is entry level and is graded easy, Divisions 3-5 are moderate and Divisions 1 & 2 are hard navigation. If you are unsure of what division to run in contact our team captain James at jistuart@bigpond.com. Those club members who have previously advised they are available for a team, please let James know if you can’t attend, if you haven’t already done so.
…ON THE DAY…This is a teams event, however you can still pre-enter as an individual runner if you prefer. You may be approached on the day if teams are short. Likewise if we have too many entries for teams you may be asked to run up or down a division or you can just compete as an individual runner for that day. You can find out more about the Metroleague at https://onsw.asn.au/events/metro-league
