The event, organised by Uringa Orienteers, is a special ‘NO LOOK’ score event with competitors visiting as many controls as they can in 47mins. Score course maps will not be published the night before as usually occurs, nor handed out prior to the event. Competitors will receive their map only after punching the start control. The course time limit will be extended by 2 minutes from 45 to 47 minutes. Competitors can either plan their course on the run, or spend the extra 2 minutes (or longer) planning their route. Normal scoring (600 points maximum) and penalties for being late will still apply.
November is a bumper month for orienteering events organised by IKO members. Events are open to all comers, first timers through to the more experienced orienteers. Pre-entries through Eventor are encouraged although newcomers can enter on the day. You can enter as an individual or a group. Take the whole family and get a family discount.
November 9th– the final event in the 2025 Sunday morning Illawarra Map Running Spring Series. Set by Pippa and dad Phil Whitten on the new Blackbutt Map, the event offers the usual short (2Km), medium (4.2Km) and long (5.4Km) courses. This is a bush event with a mix of trails and cross country on medium and long courses – long pants and sleeves are recommended. Starts are from 10 – 11am. All competitors qualify for a free sausage sandwich at the end of their race. For details about the event and on how enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21599
November 15th– Saturday after noon 2.30-3.30pm. Make you way down to Bomaderry, south of Berry for another bush event organized by Keith Jay. This time on the brand new Bomaderry Creek map. The terrain is typical of south coast bush crossed by hiking trails. It is a bit scratchy so long pants and sleeves are recommended. Details on courses available and location of the venue can be found at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21577. Make sure you check the course setter’s notes before you head out.
After the event there will be an end of year dinner at the Bomaderry Bowling Club. A table has been booked for 5.30pm. Please advise Sue via IKOrienteers.com@gmail.com if you intend attending.
November 23rd– its back to South East Sydney for the Sunday afternoon River Bay Orienteering Series (RBOS) with Ewan Barnett setting a score and three line courses on yet another new map – Queens Park. Starts are from 4.00-5.00pm. For event details go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22630
Come along and be the first to run on the new map. It’s a short distance to Bronte or Clovelly Beaches, so pack your swimmers and head off to the beach to cool off after the event.
November 30th – the final IKO event for 2025 RBOS series at Sans Souci. This year organised by James Stuart. Another occasion to pack the swimmers for a post event swim.
This coming Sunday IKO members and locals are again faced with the choice of an Illawarra Map Running event in Kiama in the morning and a River and Bay Series (RBOS) event in South Coogee late in the afternoon. Those keen enough can attend both events.
The Sunday morning event at Kiama will start between 10am and 11am, with the assembly area off Blowhole Point Rd, Kiama – just West of the Pilot’s Cottage Museum. Parking is available close by or you can catch a train/bus, ride your bike or even paddle there by kayak. Enjoy the free sausage sizzle after your run and pack your swimmers as there are two rock pools nearby that you can cool off in. Make a day of it – Kiama is a top spot. Details about courses available and the exact location are available at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21600
Pre-entries are recommended but there will be the ability to enter on the day at the event. Newcomers and families are most welcome to attend, you can go individually or as a group. Club members will be on hand to introduce you to the sport and set you on your way.
Those residing closer to Sydney can rock up to the RBOS event at South Coogee for a line or score course in the afternoon. Starts are from 4pm – 5pm. After the event you can cool off in the famous Mahon Rock pool – it’s on the map – before joining the post event dinner. For details about the event go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22626
Information on future events in the Illawarra and south east Sydney area in October and November can be found on the Coming Events page.
The Illawarra Map Running Spring Series was off to good a good start last weekend with many individual runners and families turning out to the first event at Jamberoo. It was a beautiful day, a lovely area and enjoyable courses set by David Brennan on the new Jamberoo map.
This weekend IKO members are spoiled for choice with the second IKO spring series event in the morning at Kiama Downs and the first of the River Bay series (RBOS) at Hurlstone Park in the late afternoon. The usual short, medium and long line courses will be available at both events. Those attending the RBOS can also try their hand at a score event.
The IKO event at Kiama Downs starts between 10 – 11am. All attendees will qualify for a free sausage sandwich at the end of their run. For details about the event and to enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21598
Dust off your running shoes and get ready to open the Spring series with a run on the brand new Jamberoo map. The usual line courses will be available – short (2Km) , medium (4Km) and long (6Km). Starts are from 10am to 11am. Meet at the carpark at Kevin Walsh Oval, Churchill Street, Jamberoo. For details and to enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21601. Enter on the day will also be available.
Come and join us run on the new map and enjoy the free sausage at the end of the run. Stay around after the event to explore the local area – have lunch in the café or the pub. Make a day of it and visit the Jamberoo Action Park.
Those new to orienteering are most welcome to attend. Experienced orienteers will be at hand to provide guidance and set you on your way. The event is open to people all ages. You can run or walk, go individually or as a group. It’s a great sport for the whole family. Note: newcomers who complete all four events will be offered a 12-month membership with the club.
2025 MetroLeague Final Cancelled
Following the wash out of the MetroLeague final at Mitchell Park in August ONSW has made the decision to cancel the final of the 2025 competition and award trophies and medals to those teams on top of the table in Divisions 1-3 (GO, SHOO-IKO, WHO). Those teams on equal points who would have contested finals in Divisions 4-6 will be jointly awarded the trophy and medals. (GO M + BN, GO + WHO, WHO + BN).
IKO member Phil Whitten will receive a medal as a member of the SHOO-IKO team who were outright winners of Division 2. Daughter Pippa will also receive a receive an individual medal for her performance in Division 5. Congratulations to them both.
