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Sydney Summer Series event #14 Surry Hills 8 January 2025 – Results

Drowned rats came to mind as the 157 brave runners who turned up at last night’s Sydney Summer Series event  returned from their run on the new IKO Surry Hills map. Not to mention the drenching of those who put out the controls. It was with great foresight that course planner Sue Froude hired out the community hall in Prince Alfred Park and entrants could plan their courses in the dry and club volunteers could manage registrations and downloads in the shelter of the hall. It seems IKO events attract rain, maybe we could hire out our services as rain makers.

Sue Froude’s new city map offered up hills, laneways, pocket parks and open parkland. An excellent addition to Sydney city maps. See Eventor for results. 11 people scored max points of 600 under the 45 min timeline so Sue is looking to extend the map to accommodate those runners needing a longer challenge.  A big thanks to Sue and Ian for organising the event and to helpers, Steve, David, Ian, Margaret, Kev, Vicki, James & Rob Prentice of NOC who collected in controls on his bike for us. Oh and BTW a very wet real life rat was spotted whilst collecting controls. EEEEK!!!!

Further information is available on IKO and ONSW Sydney Summer Series Facebook pages.

Start the New Year with a score event at Surry Hills

The first IKO event for 2025 will be held on Wednesday the 8th of January on the brand new Surry Hills map. Starts are from 4.30 to 6.45pm. The event is part of the Sydney Summer Series and we are in for a zinger of a course navigating the many intricate streets and laneways of Surry Hills. Those living in the Sutherland and Illawarra areas can travel in comfort by train to Central Station – the assembly area at Coronation Hall (Community Tennis Centre), Prince Alfred Park, is a 5 min easy walk from the Devonshire & Chalmers St exit to the Station.  See the information bulletin and course setter notes for details.  Pre-entries via Eventor are encouraged though enter on the day will be available.

As well as the usual 45min Score event there will be a Mini course for the littlies set within Prince Alfred Park that does not cross any roads or carpark areas.  

Xmas 5 – Day Carnival 2024

This years the NSW Xmas 5-Days carnival is in Sydney from 26 to 31 December. There will be some stunning scenery and locations and organisers have come up with an interesting mix of course formats to keep participants entertained. Days 1 and 4 starts are from 4.30pm, Days 2,3 & 5 start at 8am. With winning times of between 25 to 45 minutes for courses there will be plenty of time for entrants to have a run before enjoying the many sights and activities that Sydney has to offer. See https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21174 for full information.

Whilst pre-entries for the full 5 days have closed people can enter on the day for all 5 events. Anyone intending to enter on the day should report to the registration tent as soon as they arrive at the event, and no later than 30 minutes after the first start. Each club will decide which courses are on offer for EOD, along with the entry fees.


Ho Ho Ho! Our Christmas event is here!

Come along for our last event of the year at Kiama Downs next Saturday 14 December. Bring some festive cheer, there will be lucky door prizes, and silly headwear is encouraged!

Enter now on Eventor
Eventor Australia – Event information: IKO Xmas event – Kiama Downs

Starts from 3pm to 4pm at Bombo Hill Reserve, Riverside Drive Kiama Downs. BYO swimmers if you fancy a dip at Bombo Beach afterwards. And BYO food and drinks for the post-event BBQ and/or a salad or dessert to share. See you there!

Second last RBOS event for 2024 – Little Bay Sunday 1 December

The annual River Bay Orienteering Series (RBOS) is winding up with RBOS #6 being organized by IKO at Little Bay this coming Sunday. Starts are from 4pm to 5pm. Long (6.7Km), Medium (4.6KM) and Short (2.2Km) line courses will be available as well as a score event of 20 controls in 30minutes. Entries close at midnight 30 November. Enter on the day will be available at the event. See Eventor for event details https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21118

Why not pack your togs and have a swim in the beautiful Little Bay beach after (or before) the event. Car pooling is recommended as parking is at a premium especially if the weather is fine.

The final RBOS event will be held on 8 December and is also on an IKO map – Bado-Berong Creek at Sans Souci.

Newcomers and beginners are very welcome at these events. Club members will be on hand to help you on your way. 

Note: The IKO Christmas event will be held on 14 December in the Kiama region. Starts are from 3-4pm followed by the club Xmas party. Put the date in your diary and check eventor or IKO Facebook page closer to the event for the exact location.