Head on up to Scarborough Park, Barton Street, Monterey, next Sunday afternoon the 12th November for the next River and Bay Orienteering Series (RBOS) event organised by Illawarra Kareelah Orienteers. Three line courses and a score course will be available with starts from 4pm – 5pm. Newcomers, whether you are a walker or a runner, are most welcome to come along and join in. Club members will be available to introduce you to the sport and guide you on your way. Details about the event, including how to enter as a casual orienteer, are available at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/19143
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River and Bay Orienteering Series 2023 starts 22 October
Illawarra Kareelah Orienteers (IKO) join forces with Uringa Orienteers and NSW Stingers to present the annual River Bay Orienteering Series centered around Botany Bay and the Cooks River. Events are run each Sunday afternoon from 22nd October to 3rd December with starts from 4pm – 5pm. Both line courses and a score course are offered with a short course for the very young and the very old. The first event this year is at Beaman Park – Riverview Road, Earlwood, organised by Uringa Orienteers. See details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/19140
IKO is organising the following event on Sunday the 29th October at Yarra Bay with new club member Ewan Barnett setting the courses. See details at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/19141
Its an ideal place to have a swim so pack your swimmers with your O gear and have a dip after the event.
River and Bay Orienteering Series 2020
Its been a bit of a patchy year for orienteering but we are pleased to announce that in partnership with our friends at Uringa Orienteers we will be kicking off the 2020 River and Bay Orienteering Series this weekend. Our first event is at Tempe.
Every Sunday afternoon from October 25 to December 13 we will give you the chance to explore the parks and streets of the Cooks River and Botany Bay. Walk or run around the line courses (2 km, 4 km or 6 km) or challenge yourself with the Score Course where you collect as many points as you can in 45 minutes. As always there will be some passionate and experienced orienteers on hand to provide assistance for beginners. Our courses are suitable for all ages and abilities from 8 to 88, go solo or in a group.
Starts are from 4 to 5pm and all courses close at 6pm.
| # | Date | Start Location / Eventor Notes / Results | Details | Suburb |
| 1 | 25 Oct | Tempe Recreation Reserve, Holbeach Ave | Here | Tempe |
| 2 | 8 Nov | Beaman Park, corner Flinders Rd & Vera Ave | Here | Earlwood |
| 3 | 15 Nov | Scott Park, Riverside Drive | Here | Sans Souci |
| 4 | 22 Nov | Hughes Park, Westfield St | Here | Hurlstone Park |
| 5 | 29 Nov | Tonbridge Steet Reserve, Tonbridge Street | Here | Ramsgate |
| 6 | 6 Dec | Lees Park, corner Hay St & Harmony St | Here | Ashbury |
| 7 | 13 Dec | Steel Park, Illawarra Rd | Here | Marrickville |
Bay Orienteering Series
The Bay Orienteering Series begins this Sunday with the first of five events showcasing Botany Bay and surrounds. The series is being jointly organised by Illawarra Kareelah and our friends at Uringa. You can download the information flyer HERE.
The series comprises the following events:
Sunday 13 October – Scarborough Park at Monterey
Sunday 20 October – Cook Park at Sans Souci
Sunday 27 October – Tonbridge St Reserve at Ramsgate
Sunday 3 November – Scott Park at Sans Souci
Sunday 10 November – CANCELLED
Each event will offer competitors the choice of a 45 minute score event, or short (2km), medium (4km) and long (6km) line courses. Starts are from 4:00 to 5:00pm.
Everyone welcome!