Previous news and announcements

East of Mundaring & Sawyers Valley

Orienteering returns to Yetar Spring, a map that we haven't been allowed to use for several years. The map now looks a bit different: the pine trees have gone and trail bike riders have added lots of extra tracks. However, it still provides very pleasant running in parts, and some complex areas to navigate through. Vegetation in the eastern part of the map has been thinned dramatically by a bush fire in 2021, but this part remains as steep and rocky as ever.

Yetar...

Mt Observation

Orienteering returns to Mt Observation, a map that we haven't used for several years. Expect rocks, grass trees and more.

This event is one of the Junior State Team 2022 selection events.

Manning Park, Spearwood

Manning Park presents some interesting options for the setter as it is not quite a bush event and bit more than a metro or sprint event. The flat area around the lake made for convenient courses for the E and VE and the abundant tracks on the hillsides and ridge made for choices for the harder courses. Control placement tended to be on the easier side of things on track junctions and other more distinct features. Courses where possible were designed to provide different...

Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th April

Bunbury region

Fancy a mini orienteering break over the ANZAC Day long weekend? SWOT has the events for you!

Keep reading for more details on this 3-day event, and see the event information document.

John Okey Davis Park, Gosnells

Congratulations to all who took part in the MapRun6 event! We had over 50 riders (and we ran out of maps).
Congratulations to Hadrien Devillepoix who came in with the fastest time and visited all controls.
A big thank you goes to the setter, Robert Pullella. Special thanks to Jack and Sue Dowling for helping out with event planning and organisation on the day - greatly appreciated.

Manning Park, Spearwood

Manning Park offers a great opportunity to (re)introduce yourself to a bit of bush orienteering in a convenient metropolitan location. A range of courses from the beginner level through to the more advanced have been set using the lake, park and the ridge of coastal bushland with its multitude of tracks crisscrossing it. An event flyer is available.

Courses have been designed to offer a range of sights with something for everyone - regardless of age, orienteering...

Mardalup Park, East Perth

In the very early days of Sprint Orienteering a National League event was held at Claisebrook in 2003, map and courses by Duncan Sullivan. West Australians did rather well, with Rachel West 8th in a strong Women’s field headed by future World Champion Hanny Allston, and John Toomey 5th in his best NOL result, less than a minute behind Easter and National Champion Dave Shepherd (then at the height of his powers) and ahead of such luminaries as Julian Dent, Bruce Arthur and...

John Okey Davis Park, Gosnells

This event is a score event using MapRun6 (app available for iPhones or android smartphones). There will be a mass start, with 2 hours to collect as many controls as you can.

The relatively flat course covers mainly residential streets, reserves and cycle paths and tracks along the river through Gosnells, Thornlie, Langford and Cannington.

Whiteman Park, Whiteman

The third NavDash for 2022 will be at Whiteman Park in the northern suburbs. The area is generally flat and sandy. The event centre will be at Shelter C in the Village, adjacent to Carpark 5 and the toilets - see map. There is a cafe for coffee and other essentials.

The OWA Annual General Meeting will take place after this NavDash event.

Whiteman Park, Whiteman

The OWA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will follow the NavDash event at Whiteman Park on 27th March 2022. The OWA 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 for the coming year. Please be there to have your say!

With COVID-19 Level 2 requirements now in place in Western Australia, there are some guidelines that relate to community sport.

Our sport is relatively low-risk as it is outside and we don’t generally have close contact with other participants during the event, however, there are obviously still some risks.

Swanbourne - Claremont - Mt Claremont

Please note: Please comply with COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time of the event. It is important to practice social distancing, allowing 2 square metres per person. Also practice good hand hygiene. You are encouraged to wear a mask while mingling with others before and after the event.

The first MTBO event for 2022 will be a street scatter event, mass start, with 2 hours to collect up to 60 controls scattered through the Swanbourne, Claremont and Mt...

Everlasting Retreat, Halls Head

SWOT would like to invite you to an orienteering event in Halls Head & Mandurah.

Courses: This is a scatter event so you can choose which controls you go to: Short - 8 controls: Medium - 12 controls: Long - 16 controls.
Registration: From 3.30pm.
Pre-event briefing: 3.45pm.
Start time: Mass start at 4pm.
Bring: SI stick, sunscreen, hat, compass, water bottle and comfortable running/walking shoes.

Whiteman Park, Whiteman

This event is sold out. The regular Orienteering WA event at Whiteman Park is still open for entries, including for newcomers.

Ever thought about trying orienteering but not sure what to do? Join us for a FREE introductory session for beginners at Whiteman Park!

What is it?
The Beginner's Course is designed to introduce first timers to the skills of orienteering. Coaches will help guide you through the basics of reading an orienteering map and how an orienteering event...

Mardalup Park, East Perth

Please note: Please comply with COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time of the event. It is important to practice social distancing, allowing 2 square metres per person. Also practice good hand hygiene. You are encouraged to wear a mask while mingling with others before and after the event.

Mardalup Park is located beside the Swan River and Claisebrook Cove in East Perth. Check out the 2003 map of the area in Eventor - you'll get a feel for what to expect. All the...