Sprint 4: Mills Park

Now that the election is over, the polls have decided that the public wants more bush sprints! Located conveniently right next to Roe Hwy in Beckenham, Mills Park will have you voting for more. The park features both recreational and active reserves, intricate pathways, play areas, open runnable (and not so runnable) bush, a lake, and next to no climb (unless you fall into the dry creek and have to clamber out).

After the event you can visit the local cafe (on the map) to pour over your route choice errors or to lament the sitting government. If that doesn't take your fancy then take the kids to the nearby playground. So, petition your local MP today and make a day of it with a democracy sausage (BYO sausage). Whether you run above the threshold or below the threshold, this event will number all the boxes, and your attendance might just make a difference!

Pre-entry is preferred and is available via Eventor. 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 our guide for How to register on Eventor.

Enter-on-the-day (EOD): Available at the event from 9:00am, if you are unable to enter beforehand.
Courses: Four courses will be available - Easy (~1.5km), Short (~1.8km), Medium (~2.3k) and Long (~3.0km).
Start Times: Between 9:00am and 11:00pm.
Courses Close: 12:00pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you have not finished your course.
Bring: Your SI card and compass or these can be borrowed at the event. Also bring sunscreen, a hat and water bottle, a whistle, and comfortable walking or running shoes.

More information, including parking instructions and directions to the event, is in Eventor.
Also check out the Information Flyer.

OWA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will follow the NavDash Sprint event at Mills Park, Beckenham on Sunday 23rd March at approximately 11:15am. The AGM is an opportunity for all members to raise issues of concern or interest, to contribute to discussion on these issues, and to choose who will run the association in the coming year. If you are a member of OWA, please be there to have your say.

Photo: Mills Park, taken by Ricky Thackray.