November is a bumper month for orienteering events organised by IKO members. Events are open to all comers, first timers through to the more experienced orienteers. Pre-entries through Eventor are encouraged although newcomers can enter on the day. You can enter as an individual or a group. Take the whole family and get a family discount.
November 9th – the final event in the 2025 Sunday morning Illawarra Map Running Spring Series. Set by Pippa and dad Phil Whitten on the new Blackbutt Map, the event offers the usual short (2Km), medium (4.2Km) and long (5.4Km) courses. This is a bush event with a mix of trails and cross country on medium and long courses – long pants and sleeves are recommended. Starts are from 10 – 11am. All competitors qualify for a free sausage sandwich at the end of their race. For details about the event and on how enter go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21599
November 15th – Saturday after noon 2.30-3.30pm. Make you way down to Bomaderry, south of Berry for another bush event organized by Keith Jay. This time on the brand new Bomaderry Creek map. The terrain is typical of south coast bush crossed by hiking trails. It is a bit scratchy so long pants and sleeves are recommended. Details on courses available and location of the venue can be found at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21577. Make sure you check the course setter’s notes before you head out.
After the event there will be an end of year dinner at the Bomaderry Bowling Club. A table has been booked for 5.30pm. Please advise Sue via IKOrienteers.com@gmail.com if you intend attending.
November 23rd – its back to South East Sydney for the Sunday afternoon River Bay Orienteering Series (RBOS) with Ewan Barnett setting a score and three line courses on yet another new map – Queens Park. Starts are from 4.00-5.00pm. For event details go to https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22630
Come along and be the first to run on the new map. It’s a short distance to Bronte or Clovelly Beaches, so pack your swimmers and head off to the beach to cool off after the event.
November 30th – the final IKO event for 2025 RBOS series at Sans Souci. This year organised by James Stuart. Another occasion to pack the swimmers for a post event swim.
The usual RBOS score and line courses will be available with starts from 4.00-5.00pm. Details available at https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/22633