Category Archives: Coming Events

July events – Highlands Forest, State League and Metroleague #5

There are plenty of forest events on offer this July. Why not start the month with a run in the Southern Highlands Forest 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 26^th 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

Metroleague #4 – Sunday 28 June

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

Kings Birthday 3 Day event – Lithgow region

Entries close on 31^st May for the Kings Birthday weekend 3 day (KBIII) event. You can compete on any one of the days or all three days. Each event is an NSW State League event, with the Long Distance also being a badge event. Overall results for KBIII will be determined on cumulative time across the three events.

Day 1 (Sat), the middle distance event, will be held near Cullen Bullen. Day 2 (Sun), the long distance event is in the Lidsdale State Forest, 15 minutes NW of Lithgow, and Day 3 (Mon) the short event at the Rydal Showground. Detailed information about the events is available at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Documents/Event/23121/1/Bulletin-1

Enter via Eventor using this link https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22678

The default entry is for ALL 3 races. If you don’t want to enter all 3 events or want to enter different classes over the 3 days, follow the instructions given in the “How to enter only some days or different classes” document in the same link.

IKO is responsible for organising Day 3 – the short event at the Rydal Showground. Vicki Wilmott is course planner and has been working on setting interesting courses. All club members are encouraged to attend and have a run as well as help with the smooth running of the event on the day. If you can volunteer to help on the day please let Sue Froude, event organiser, know via email at IKOrienteers@gmail.com

Call for volunteers – Kings Birthday Monday 8 June 2026

IKO are organizing the event on the Monday of this year’s Kings Birthday 3 Day event. The event will be held at the Rydal Showground near Lithgow and will be a bush sprint. Starts will be from 9.30am. We are looking for volunteers to assist in setting up and helping on the day. Any members able to assist should email their availability to IKOrienteers@gmail.com. It will be possible for volunteers to also run in the event.

If you are considering helping out at the IKO event on the Monday why not enter for the 3 days and stay the whole weekend.

NSW Sprint Championships – entries close midnight 12 April

Time is running out for entering the NSW Sprint Championships at the Rydalmere Campus University of Western Sydney on Saturday 18^th April. Details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22670

Having whet your appetite for sprint orienteering at the IKO Summer Sprint Series why not try your luck at the NSW Sprint Champs.

For those looking for a run in the bush Southern Highlands Orienteers are organizing State League #4 in the Southern Highlands the following morning on the Soapy Flat map. Details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22671