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A hard fought battle across the three rounds of the National Mountain Bike Orienteering Championships held in Dwellingup over the weekend saw WA triumphant over strong Vic, NSW and Qld competition to win the state shield for the first time in ten years.  The last time we won the shield was also on home soil in 2006.  WA riders overwhelmed the competition in the sprint and middle distance events although Victoria fought back to win the long event but not enough to take the trophy.  Congratulations to...

Training for all members who want to be involved starts this week in two different locations. You don’t have to be aspiring to make a state team to enjoy getting fitter, improving navigation skills, and the camaraderie of a group with common goals.

East group:
Tuesday 24th, Woodbridge Park, Midland, 5.30pm

West group:
Thursday 26th (Australia Day), south end Lake Monger, 8.30am.

In future the East group will Fridays and the West group, Thursdays, both starting at 5.30pm.
Details of further...

Head to Gilbert Fraser Reserve, Johannah St, North Fremantle on Sunday morning, 12th March, for a classic "between river and sea” scatter event. You’ll discover parts of North Fremantle you have never seen before, including Harvey Beach, Cypress Hill, Buckland Hill and its old world war two gun emplacements. There is plenty of river frontage to explore and cliff-top vistas to soak up.

Registration will open at 8:15 am
Mass start at 9:00 am
Courses close at 10:15 am.
Event Details in Eventor

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With only the final event at North Fremantle to go, the Metro Series Category Awards have arrived at the pointy edge!

There are several classes where the current standings can change at North Fremantle, and two classes where people need to run in order to have completed 8 events.

The Open Men (Long Course) prizewinners are decided, their positions cannot change. On the Medium Course, in Veteran Women, Sharon McFarlane, currently in 6th position, could leapfrog those ahead of her into 2nd...

Saturday 14 January 2017

The Metro Series kicks off 2017 beachside with the first Orienteering event of the year at Hillarys, an ideal location to enjoy a post event swim, picnic, or just relax and be rewarded with a beautiful sunset.

Event Details: Hillarys (Metro Score Event 2)

This event, on Saturday afternoon, is a Score event so take note of the registration and start time windows and don’t forget your watch and your e-tag, if you have one, as electronic timing will be in use.

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Next event: Karawara (metro series event 1)

Our beloved summer metro series is soon to return for another action packed year. The calendar is available here, but keep an eye out on the website for full event information.
New to metro series? Click here to find out more information.

The first event will be at Karawara on Saturday 1 October.

Week 2: City Beach North

Sunday 9 October

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Saturday 29 October

Sunday 20th November

Start Location: Hartfield Park Recreation Centre, Hale Rd, Forrestfield.      

Join us on Sunday! Forrestfield map includes a good street network as well as extensive park areas, small lakes, a powerline reserve and areas of native bush. It was last used in 2013. For more information click here.

Registration: 8.15am      
Start Time: 8.30pm -9.30am         
Courses Close: 10.15am          

Metro Series is a great way to try orienteering, meet new firends and keep fit during the summer months.

Saturday 5 November, Joondalup

Join us at Neil Hawkins park for the latest Metro event. There will be plenty of shade and fantastic views of Lake Joondalup. If you are a twitcher (enjoy bird watching) then this is the event for you!

There are various courses available (short, medium and long), ranging from 3-8 km in length. All with a mass start at 5pm. Register from 4:15pm.

Can't make it this weekend? Well check out the Metro Series event calendar for another time. 

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