Join us at Helensburgh on Saturday 14th December for the last Club event of the year followed by a festive feast (BYO) at Vicki’s place.
The start is from Charles Harper Park, Parkes Street, Helensburgh from 3-4pm. The usual assortment of Long, Medium and Short courses are on offer with some bush orienteering on the longer courses ($10 for adults and kids free).
There is a new playground for the littlies adjacent to the assembly area and an outdoor pool (open till 7pm) for cooling off afterwards. We hope to see you there.
Sunday was the fourth (and final) event for the Bay Orienteering Series. Stormy skies threatened to disrupt proceedings but thankfully the weather held off allowing 46 people/teams to experience the delights of the San Souci foreshore and parks.
Unfortunately a planned fifth event (for November 10) had to be cancelled due to concerns by the Council.
A BIG THANK YOU to our organisers and course setters, James, Kev, Margaret and Sue for organising these four events. The NSW Stingers also provided invaluable help in putting out and collecting in controls, manning the registration desk and welcoming new orienteers. Ron Pallas provided his usual IT expertise for which we are always grateful.
The events attracted a good range of both experienced orienteers and newcomers, including family groups and three groups of girl guides who turned up to our last event at San Souci. Thanks to Barbara Dawson and Ewan Shingler for providing some tips to the girls before they set off on their courses. The first three events all attracted 60-70 entrants (including some teams) while the threat of storms is likely to have contributed to the smaller number of competitors for the final event on Sunday (46 competitors).
The River Orienteering Series which showcases the Cooks River starts on Sunday 17th November at Ashbury hosted by Uringa. Check Eventor for details.
Barbara coaches some girl guides before their course at San Souci
Enjoy a run along the waterfront at Sans Souci (souce Wikimedia)
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.
