Summergong Week 2 Results

Summergong 2 at Thirroul attracted quite a crowd.

Its been a SIZZLING start to this year’s Summergong with heatwave conditions adding an extra challenge for competitors in both Event 1 last week and Event 2 today.

Event 1 at Wollongong attracted 15 competitors/groups with the day being won by Simon who collected 540 points. Today at Thirroul there was a pleasing increase in numbers with 28 competitors/groups. The cloud cover meant we avoided the worst of the NSW heatwave, and a cool change brought further relief towards the end of the morning. Philip collected all 600 points for a convincing win and is the current series leader. The results for both events are on Eventor. The cumulative point score can be viewed here Summergong point score – after 2 events

Thanks to Salme for once again hosting the club AGM which was held after today’s event. All previous incumbents were re-elected to their positions. Congratulations to Simon for being Club Champion for 2016.

Get ready for SummerGong 2017

Salme Fuller punches the start control at SummerGong 1 in Stuart Park

Its almost here – that time of the year when we emerge from our post-Christmas slumber, dust off the O-gear and stretch our legs and our minds with some easy orienteering around the scenic parks and coast of Wollongong.

Now in its fourth year, SummerGong is a 4 week series of events designed to introduce the sport of orienteering to the Illawarra while providing the opportunity for some friendly competition amongst more experienced orienteers.

The series kicks off on Sunday February 5 at Lang Park Wollongong and runs over four consecutive weekends in February. Subsequent events are scheduled for Thirroul, Fairy Meadow and South Wollongong. All events are held on Sunday morning with starts available between 10:00am and 11:30am.

See the following link for more details. Hope to see you there!

Summergong17 Flyer

Merry Christmas

santa

Thanks to Ken and Helen for hosting our wonderful Christmas event. Everyone enjoyed the courses, the well-deserved swim in the pool afterwards, and as always some great food and conversation.

Congratulations to Simon for winning the score event, even though he was five minutes late back!

The club will be taking a short break for Christmas as we gear up for Summergong in February. Events are scheduled for Feburary 5, 12, 19 and 26 in and around Wollongong. As always volunteers will be needed to assist so make sure the dates are in your diary.

Merry Christmas !

Orienteering Presentation Day – 30 Oct 2016

ONSW held its annual Presentation Day at Lake Parramatta today following an event hosted by Bennelong Northside as part of the Western Sydney Summer Series.

The larger clubs again dominated the awards. IKO members received recognition in the State League and Metroleague competitions.

In the State League Orienteer of the Year results, congratulations go to Peter who collected 3^rd place in M65A and Margaret who collected 3^rd place in W70A.

In Metroleague the combined IKO-SHOO team was successful in Division 2, congratulations to Simon, Alex and David. In Division 3, congratulations to Ross who had the highest cumulative point score.

See me to collect your award.

David

IKO awards and medals 2016

Orienteering at Minnamurra

Minnamurra River

Come along this Saturday 22 October and enjoy our first-ever event at beautiful Minnamurra. This new map is an extension of our Kiama Downs map and features stunning view, scenic river foreshores, and quiet residential streets.

Meet at James Oates Reserve, Charles Avenue Minnamurra at 3pm and look for the club flag near the tennis courts. If the carpark is full you will need to park in Charles Avenue.

You can start anytime from 3 to 4 pm with all courses closing at 5pm. Choose from short, medium or long courses.

See you there!