MetrO 8: Mosman Park

Minim Cove Park, Mosman Park

The map for this MetrO event covers a large area of parks and suburban streets. A few steep hills in the area will provide interesting route choice as well as great views of the ocean, river, and surrounding suburbs. The assembly area is under the trees in the grassed area west of Russell Brown Adventure Park next to the public toilets.

Hot Weather Forecast (updated 13/1): With reference to the OWA Extreme Heat policy, this event will currently go ahead with courses reduced by ~20% in order to reduce risk to competitors. Please check Eventor for latest updates.

Due to steep hills in some parts of the map there are areas that are only accessible via stairs or steep paths. There are also some sand/limestone tracks and grassed areas that may be difficult to cross with prams or wheelchairs.

Entries are now open in Eventor. Pre-entry closes Saturday 13^th December at 4pm. You will also be able to enter at the event.

If you are not a member of OWA but would like to enter online, you will need to register an account on Eventor before completing your entry. Then, once logged into Eventor, select the event and enter and pay online. See instructions for registering for an Eventor account.

EOD (Enter on the Day) will be available at the event until 4:40pm if you are unable to enter beforehand.

Courses: Long (~6-7km, 22 controls), Medium (~4-6km, 15 controls), Short (~2-3km, 8 controls).
Beginners' briefing: 4:45pm.
Start time: 5pm, Mass Start.
Courses close: 6:15pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you have not finished your course.
Bring: your SI card and compass if you have one, or these can be borrowed at the event. Also bring sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle, and comfortable walking or running shoes.

More information, including directions to the event, is in Eventor, including in the Information flyer.

If you are new to orienteering, the MetrO Series Guide and MetrO Series Tips articles have general information about what to expect at the events. For information about age categories and series competition, see MetrO 2023-24 series rules.

Photos: Views from the map, by Liam Dufty.