The 2021 MetrOleague competition kicks off this Sunday 18 April using the newly updated Yeramba Lagoon map. This map on the Georges River at Picnic Point has had significant revisions this year with thanks to Arpad Kocsik of Garingal Orienteers.
The MetrO League is an inter-club competition for greater Sydney metropolitan clubs which runs from March through until August/September. Entrants run individually but earn points for their team based on their relative time. It’s great fun as clubs compete head-to-head and members of all ages earn points for their club. For the past few years IKO has successfully partnered with SHOO, our neighbours in the Southern Highlands, last year taking out the win in Divisions 3, 5 and 6.
Enjoy scenic views of Yarra Bay on our brand new map.
We are excited for this weekend’s test run of our brand new map at Yarra Bay / La Perouse. Hope you can come and join us.
Enjoy the expansive views of Botany Bay from Frenchman’s Bay and Yarra Bay including historic Bare Island. Three line courses will be available (2km, 4km and 6km).
The first SummerGong event for 2021 features beautiful views of Lake Illawarra
After a long lazy summer break its time to dust off those running shoes for the return of SummerGong. Now in its ninth year, the series attracts a range of participants from first-time beginners to experienced orienteers.
Club President David Green says anyone who can read a street directory is capable of orienteering.
“Beginners are always welcome at our events, and there are always club members on hand to provide some basic coaching. You can go by yourself or as part of a group. Our SummerGong series is a great way to explore parts of the Illawarra that you never knew existed.”
This year’s series kicks off on Sunday 31 January around the beautiful foreshore of Lake Illawarra. You can try one of the traditional line courses (where you visit controls in a set order) or go your own way with a scatter course (visit all the controls in the shortest time to win). The series then moves up to Wollongong on 14 February and Bulli on 28 February.
Shorter courses are designed with families and beginners in mind. The shortest course is just 2km making it perfect for young children. Its just like a treasure hunt!
This year the club is running a special promotion. Complete any two of the three events in the series and have the chance to win free club membership with IKO for 2021.
Further details on each event and links to online entries are provided on our ‘Coming Events’ page. You can also download the SummerGong 2021 Flyer here.
Please note all events are run according to COVID-safe guidelines from the NSW Government. All participants will be required to check-in using the Service NSW app when you arrive at the event.
As the end of an interesting year approaches we start to look towards family and friends and lazy summer days. But in case you haven’t had your fill of orienteering this year there is always the Christmas 5 Days (entries now closed). This year it is being held in the Southern Highlands of NSW with IKO organising Day 2 at good old Belanglo Forest. Early starts from 8-9am aim to beat the heat and allow plenty of time for relaxing or exploring the rest of the Highlands. Volunteers from the club are always welcome to ensure smooth running of the event.
Planning for SummerGong is also underway with the series set to kick off on the 31 January 2021.
IKO is hosting our last event in the River and Bay Orienteering Series this Sunday at Ramsgate starting from Tonbridge Steet Reserve in Tonbridge Street. Its looking to be a scorcher so we’ll either be dripping from sweat or dripping from a thunderstorm (hopefully the latter).
Starts available between 4pm – 5pm and all competitors must return by 6pm.
The usual courses are on offer – a 45 minute score event and 3 line events (Long, medium and short). Full details here.
