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Sydney Summer Series at La Perouse this Wednesday

This week’s Sydney Summer Series (SSS#14) will be held on the IKO map at Yarra Bay, La Perouse on Wednesday 7 January. Starts are from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Information about Summer series events is available at  https://sydneysummerseries.com.au/

The event, organised by Uringa Orienteers, is a special ‘NO LOOK’ score event with competitors visiting as many controls as they can in 47mins.
Score course maps will not be published the night before as usually occurs, nor handed out prior to the event. Competitors will receive their map only after punching the start control. The course time limit will be extended by 2 minutes from 45 to 47 minutes. Competitors can either plan their course on the run, or spend the extra 2 minutes (or longer) planning their route. Normal scoring (600 points maximum) and penalties for being late will still apply.

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.

Next River and Bay Series event – Sunday 12 November

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

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

Last years River Bay Series
2019 RBOS event at San Souci

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.

#DateStart Location / Eventor Notes / ResultsDetailsSuburb
125 OctTempe Recreation Reserve, Holbeach AveHereTempe
28 NovBeaman Park, corner Flinders Rd & Vera AveHereEarlwood
315 NovScott Park, Riverside DriveHereSans Souci
422 NovHughes Park, Westfield StHereHurlstone Park
529 NovTonbridge Steet Reserve, Tonbridge StreetHereRamsgate
66 DecLees Park, corner Hay St & Harmony StHereAshbury
713 DecSteel Park, Illawarra Rd HereMarrickville