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.

ILLAWARRA MAP RUNNING SPRING SERIES 2024

The Illawarra Map Running Spring Series 2024 starts on 19 October and runs to 9 November.

The events are held on Saturday mornings with starts from 10am to11am. See dates and locations below. At the end of the event there will the be a free sausage sizzle.  Novices and regular orienteers are all welcome to join in these fun events. Long (6Km), Medium (4Km) and Short (2KM) line courses will be offered and members will be around on the day to help any newcomers. Pre-entries via Eventor are encouraged (see links below) otherwise just turn up and enter on the day.

Sat 19 Oct Shellharbour – Dawes Park, Junction Rd, Barrack Point https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20724

Sat 26 Oct Gwynneville – Wiseman Park https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20725

Sat 2 Nov Croom Sports Complex, Albion Park https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20726

Sat 9 Nov Unanderra – Charcoal Park, cnr Princes Highway & Factory Rd https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20727