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Big weekend of orienteering – 12th/13th November

BERRY – Saturday 12 November 2022

Come and join us orienteer around the picturesque historical town of Berry on Saturday 12th November. Meet at Mark Radium Reserve, Victoria St. Starts are from 2.30 – 3.30pm. For more details on the event go to Eventor

Did you know that Berry was originally a private town belonging to the Coolangatta Estate and owned by Alexander Berry? Why not visit the Berry Museum and find out more about the history of Berry before you head off on your course.

RIVER BAY ORIENTEERING SERIES #3 – EARLWOOD – Sunday 13 November 2022

For those living closer to Sydney the 3^rd RBOS event will be held at Gough Whitlam Park – Bayview Avenue, Earlwood on Sunday 13^th November. Starts are from 4 – 5pm. For more details on the event and to pre-enter go to Eventor

Make a weekend of it – check out Berry on Saturday and head up to Earlwood on Sunday.

River and Bay Series starts on 23 October 2022

IKO are organising the first event of this years River and Bay Series, conducted in association with Uringa and NSW Stingers. The event will be held in the Little Bay area on Sunday 23 October from 4pm – 5pm. See Eventor for details.

Warning: be prepared to be distracted by the beautiful views.

This is the first of seven events that will be held on Sunday afternoons over October – December 2022.

Let’s Try… Orienteering – Thirroul Library

IKO is pleased to be partnering with Thirroul Library for an introductory workshop on orienteering. The workshop on Saturday 15 October 10am – 12 noon and will include an introductory presentation on orienteering and a fun demonstration event around the streets and parks of Thirroul.

Anyone who wants to learn more about orienteering and how to get started is welcome to join and the event is FREE!

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Follow the link below to register with the library. Bookings are essential. https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/library-events/adult-thi/lets-try…-orienteering-thirroul-library

Next Local Event – Cordeaux Heights – CANCELLED

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT WILL NOW BE HELD AS PART OF THE ILLAWARRA MAP RUN SERIES IN FEBRUARY 2023.

Our next event will be on Saturday 8^th October. It will be a score event in the Cordeaux Heights area of Wollongong starting from Sheargold Park on Derribong Drive. Newcomers are welcome.

You will have the option of a 45 or 60 minute time period to collect as many of the 30 controls on the course as you can. The controls are valued at 10, 20 or 30 points. You get to choose how many and which controls you can visit in the time period. You can compete as an individual, a family or a group of friends. Beware of finishing late – 10 points will be deducted from your score for every minute or part minute that you go over time.

There is also a children’ s course of up to 2Km in length. Road crossings required: Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Start time is 2-3 pm. Come early so you have plenty of time to plan your course before you start.

Entries are now open on Eventor.

Forest event this Sunday 14 August

If you missed out on the bush training at Belanglo in July or want to get in more practice, we are offering extra bush training before you head out on Sunday’s Highlands Forest Series event near Mittagong in the Southern Highlands.

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16959

If you are interested in attending the training, please register your interest by email to IKOrienteers@gmailcom and enter the event using the above link. There is also Enter on the Day available – cash only. Meet at the assembly area at 10.30am and look for other IKO club members there.