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Despite passing through many foggy patches whilst en-route to Marginata, the day turned out very pleasant for orienteering with a warm sun alternating with cloud. Eighty-eight competitors appeared to have enjoyed the day.

On Sunday we returned to the lovely bush terrain of Ngangaguringguring with courses set by Rachel West and assisted by Craig Dufty. About 70 competitors ran in the event despite a clash with the first City to Surf post-Covid19. The weather ended up being quite warm, enough so that particularly the longer course competitors said they wilted slightly as they had to adjust after the cooler wintery conditions of more recent events.

Sept 30^th - Oct 8^th

Western Australia

The Kambarang Carnival will consist of 7 orienteering events held over 9 days in and around Perth. With dozens of different courses on offer, there is a course at every event that is suited to your ability, age and fitness. Join us for the fun, no matter what your level of experience!

Entries are now closed. Enter on the day is not available for any courses.

Umuna - Westdale, Near Beverley

Come to Umuna for an ideal last hit-out in similar terrain to the Kambarang Carnival’s Peterdine, Frazzle Rock and Avon Valley events. Enjoy expansive views, open paddocks, wandoo woodland, detailed granite outcrops and bare rock surfaces, gullies, spurs and hills. 

Pre-entry for WA State Long Distance Championships close on Wednesday, 13 September at 17:00. Enter on the Day (EOD) will be available for some courses.

MTBO came out of its hibernation last Sunday for the 2023 long championships, held at Mt Gunjin.  

The weather held fair. The courses were reasonable - marked by long legs with a number of route choices (particularly once the contours of Mt Gunjin were taken into account). Only Ben Coetzer braved the double black diamond ‘Luvin Shovels’ single track option for the leg to the finish, noting ‘it was a lot longer than it looks on the map’.

Yarra Road, Mt Observation

In the lead up to the OWA state long distance championships we have another long event for you - and it's also preparation for the Kambarang Carnival. Spring has finally arrived and some nice flowers are starting to show in the bush so it's a good opportunity to enjoy the forest at its best. This course offers a mix of open fast running forest and some more challenging hilly areas that we all know and love.

Near The Lakes

Don't be scared by the name or the bush, this event is sure to be hit with whole family! Come along and join one of our courses.

There are some new unmapped trail bike tracks, particularly in the north-eastern part of the courses for H1-3 and there may be others elsewhere as it is a popular area for trail bike riding. Some of the more prominent ones have been added to the map.

Malmalling

Thank you to all who entered  the WA Middle Distance Champs. Our aim was to provide appropriate technical courses in a difficult and rugged terrain. We apologise for the confusion with regard to the revised start list.

St Hilda's, Mosman Park

The 2023 WA Sprint Orienteering State Championships were held on Saturday 12 August at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Mosman Park. We are very grateful to St Hilda’s for allowing us use of their beautiful campus.

The Dell, Mundaring Weir Road, Paulls Valley

This event will take place in the Darling Range bush near Mundaring Weir. Expect mainly 4WD tracks at rideable gradients, and some single track options. Some of the downhill single tracks are double black diamond! Take extreme care if using the downhill single track routes (note that most of the ‘features’ have a B line). Watch out for other riders in the area, and take care when crossing roads (including Mundaring Weir Rd).

Flynn Road, Gorrie

A good number of people took their chances with the threat of rain and were rewarded. The rain held off and competitors were able to enjoy their courses and the relatively benign terrain before returning to picnic with club members.

Malmalling

This area was mapped 25 years ago and there are significant changes to old fence lines, tracks and vegetation boundaries. See the Information flyer for more detail. The area to be used for Courses 1-4 comprises a steep and rocky ridge with areas of slow run (50-80%) and an area of much flatter and faster open running towards later parts of the courses. Courses 5-7 will use the flatter terrain.

Entries for the State Championships close Sunday, August 6^th at 23:59, but some courses

St Hilda's Girls School, Mosman Park

Come and find your way around the complex campus that is St Hilda's!

Pre-entries for the State Championships close Tuesday, August 8^th at 11:59pm, but some courses will be available to enter on the day.

Jorgensen Park, Kalamunda

BO takes out the coveted Rutty Rock Relay trophy!

There was a tight contest for the top few placings in the Open and Masters categories with BO ultimately winning both categories.

Closing 31 July 2023

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