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.

The club will be holding a bush orienteering training day for IKO members in the Belanglo State Forest on Saturday 23 July from 11am to 3pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for those wanting to transition from local street events to orienteering in the forest. The lessons learned can be put into practice the following day at the Highlands Forest Series event #4.

Anyone wanting to attend should register their interest by email to ikorienteers@gmail.com by  Sunday 10^th July.  There is no cost to members.

For those competing and/or volunteering at the Highland’s Forest event the next day there is still some accommodation available at the Belanglo Hut.  So why not stay over and join the other IKO members for the evening. Email ikorienteers@gmail.com if you want to book a bed.

Our next event is coming up this Saturday 4^th June at Stanwell Park.  Starts are from 2pm to 3pm.  Meet at Stanwell Park Beach Reserve. Toilets, kiosk and water are available. Pre-entries are encouraged but enter on the day will be available for newcomers.

 Runners, joggers & walkers are all welcome. 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. For more information and to pre-enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/16878

The BOM is predicting a sunny day so make the most of it and head for Stanwell Park. You could even walk the Seacliff bridge before or after the event.

Club members are invited to join us for dinner at the newly re-opened Imperial Hotel at Clifton. Several of us have tried it out and its definitely worth a visit. RSVP to Margaret on 0417470655. Children welcome.