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Metro League events coming up in the next two weeks

Metro League round #4 Sunday 28 July at Beacon Hill  

All club members are eligible and encouraged to participate in the next Metroleague event this coming Sunday on the Clay Pan map at Beacon Hill.  Enter through Eventor https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20289 .  Entries close 5pm Saturday 27 July.  Tip:  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. 

Club members that have previously advised they are available for a team, please let team Captain James Stuart know if you can’t attend,  if you haven’t already done so.

For those club members new to Metro League, come along and give it a try, you can enter on the day at the event. There will Division 6 is entry level and is graded Easy, Divisions 3-5 are Moderate and Divisions 1 & 2 are Hard navigation.  

…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 entrants for teams you may be asked to run up (or down, if appropriate) a division or you can just compete as an individual runner for that day.

For those club members new to Metro League, come along and give it a try, you can enter on the day at the event. Division 6 is entry level and is graded Easy, Divisions 3-5 are Moderate and Divisions 1 & 2 are Hard navigation.  

Metro League #1 Sunday 4th August at Appin

This event, organised by IKO, has been rescheduled from 7th April when it was postponed due to localised flooding of the Georges River. All members are encouraged to attend. Those members volunteering to help on the day will be able to enter the event and have a run, but you need to pre-enter and let our Club Captain James Stuart know at ikorienteers@gmail.com. Entries close at Midnight 3 August.

New members are especially welcome to come along and find out what it’s all about. If you haven’t done bush orienteering before we suggest you enter Division 6. Otherwise turn up and compete in one of enter on the day courses that will be available. There will club members on hand to help you with your bush navigation. For event details and to enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/20286.

For more information on the Metro League see https://onsw.asn.au/events/metro-league

Bush orienteering in Appin

Georges River at Appin

Our next event is approaching fast on Sunday 3 September. Yes, what every outdoor-loving Dad wants for Father’s Day this year is a trip to Appin to enjoy some scenic bushland along the Georges River.

This event is perfect for families and those looking for an easy introduction to bush orienteering. Georges River is a delight, and as this is prime koala habitat you might even spot a furry local if you are lucky.

IKO is hosting this event on behalf of Southern Highlands Orienteers as part of their annual Highland Forest Series. More information and entry here Highlands Forest Series #5 – Appin

After the event you can treat Dad to a pie from the Appin Bakery or a meal at the Appin Pub (both highly recommended).