This early season bush event will be held at the small but hilly Settler’s Common on a recently updated and expanded map. It offers a great opportunity for newcomes to try out some bush courses closer to the city, and for seasoned orienteers to get back into the bush. The courses are suitable for all levels of fitness and experience - instructors will be on hand to help you get started!
There are also a few special things to look forward to: a cake stall, a string course (for toddlers), and a maze!
This event is a WA Schools Team selection event, and a World Orienteering Week event.
Pre-entry is preferred and is available via Eventor. If you are not a member of OWA, 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) will be available at the event, if you are unable to enter beforehand.
Courses: Long Hard, Short Hard, Moderate, and Easy.
Start times: 9.30am - 11:00am.
Courses close: 1:00pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you haven't finished your course.
Bring: Your SI card and compass or these can be borrowed at the event. Also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat and water bottle (plus water for after you finish), a whistle, and comfortable walking or running shoes.
More information, including directions to the event and the Information Flyer, is available on Eventor.
Cake stall, provided by BO members, is to raise money to help OWA member Kate Braid travel to and compete in JWOC 2025. Buy a piece of cake (or a biscuit or another baked goody) for a gold coin donation.
Hope to see you there!
Note: The OWA Events calendar on the OWA website lists the above event on Sunday 18th May. The change of date, to Sunday 25th May, was made after the calendar was printed.
Photos: Terrain at Settler's Common, by Rob West.
Ngalak kaaditj nidja Noongar Boodjar. Koora-Yeyi-Kalyakool.