Previous news and announcements

Saturday December 7, 2019

Point Reserve, North Road Bassendean

The Bassendean MetrO Series event takes in the historic area of the Bassendean town centre, and stretches North of Guildford Road to the Success Hill Reserve and surrounding bushland, while to the South the map includes riverside parks and wetland areas. The assembly area is at Point Reserve on the Swan River, where you can enjoy a cooling dip and BBQ after your run.
The event is pram friendly, although a running pram would be the...

Saturday December 14, 2019

Due to the BOM detailed forecast predicting the temperature at 5pm will still be 37 degrees it has been decided the event tonight will be non competitive and course distances will be reduced. This means there will be no official timing, no series points awarded and no mass start.

The Maylands Metro Series event starts from Clarkson Reserve which is lovely shady, grassy park with beautiful views of the Swan River. The area would make an ideal spot for a post event...

Saturday November 23, 2019

Pictured is father and daughter Nick and Zali Dale, who are both competing strongly on the medium course at the Metro Series.

The Trigg Metro Series event is an area which has a combination of streets and bushland tracks. The limestone tracks in the bushland area are firm and distinct with several short, steep hills. The start area is at Millington Reserve and is a grassed, shady area surrounded by ovals. Very close by is Trigg beach, Clarko Reserve and the upgraded...

Introductory Sessions for Newcomers - SOLD OUT!!!

Ever thought about trying orienteering but not sure what to do?

We are running an introduction session for beginners at Whiteman Park, using our Anytime Orienteering Course there. Come along for an afternoon of activities, on either Saturday 29 August or Saturday 5 September, finishing with an afternoon tea each time, and also receive a free pass to either attend our event at Ngangaguringguring on 6 September and be guided around a moderate...

Do you orienteer for fun rather than to seriously compete?

If so, then the Sledge Class is for you.

It doesn't matter if you're not interested in competition, you think you're unfit, too old or recovering from an injury.

Keep the fun in your run and enjoy sledging your rivals over the rest of the SOL events (that's the remaining Championship events) in OWA's Tour de SOL.

Class winners must agree to wear the boxers for the next SOL event and then hand them over to the class winners at the end....

Introductory Sessions for Newcomers - SOLD OUT!!!

Ever thought about trying orienteering but not sure what to do?

We are running an introduction session for beginners at Whiteman Park, using our Anytime Orienteering Course there. Come along for an afternoon of activities, on either Saturday 29 August or Saturday 5 September, finishing with an afternoon tea each time, and also receive a free pass to either attend our event at Ngangaguringguring on 6 September and be guided around a moderate...

What is orienteering?

Orienteering is a sport for all ages and abilities. Children, adults, families and groups can enjoy some exercise and a fun outdoor challenge, while at the top end of the field elite athletes can race against tough competition up to an international level.

Some may walk, others may run.  There are no fixed rules on how to get round the course - just aim to find the controls in order for your course.  

A compass may be of assistance but orienteering is about reading the map...

Entry for all events can be made in advance through Eventor. 
Enter-on-the day is available, but pre-entry is preferred and is required for Championship courses.

The final event in Perth Metro area for the winter season is an MTBO event in Mahogany Creek.  Entries are closed for the WA State MTBO Middle Distance Championships.  However,  we'd still love to see you - just turn up on the day.  Come and have a go... the most important thing is to have fun. 

We are just finalising the Summer MetrO...

The 2020 camp was held at Swan Valley Adventure Centre from 4-6 July.

15 juniors and a team of coaches spent the weekend learning new orienteering skills and having a great time bonding. As orienteering involves skills other than just running, there were plenty of fun challenges for them to do. Check out the photos on Facebook.

A full write up of the event is in O Xpress (August edition).

Events will be happening this weekend as planned.  We have extended the Eventor registration period until 12 noon on Saturday for the MetrO event in Perth so that as many people as possible can register in advance.

The maps are printed and we have a tent organised as rain is expected.  Unfortunately the tent is for the benefit of the computer rather than orienteers - social distancing requirements mean that you can't shelter in the tent.  Sorry.

Everyone needs to have a mask with them to wear...

To nominate for the position of Coach or Manager of the 2020 WA School Sport Team to represent Western Australia at the Australian Schools Championships please complete the nomination form below and email it to Rob West at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY.

WA_Orienteering_School_Team_Application_Form_.docx

Allen Park, Swanbourne

Sunday December 20, 2020 

8:30 AM

What will Noel have in store for us this year?  Make sure to include Christmas orienteering in your schedule by joining us in Swanbourne for a little pre-Christmas fun looking for points on a map.

The annual Christmas event with a twist is on again. Come and enjoy the fun — free for members! 

Don't forget your picnic brunch for after the event.  If you do, there are some great coffee shops nearby.

Where: Start area is at Allen Park,...

In line with the recommendation from Orienteering Australia, OWA is suspending all organised orienteering events, including training events until further notice.

Unfortunately with the heightened restrictions, Anytime Orienteering courses are unlikely to be an option for many, but if you are lucky enough to live near any of the following locations, then have a go at one or more of the courses:

Jorgensen Park, Kalamunda                           
Manning Park, Spearwood
Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow
Whiteman Park
Settlers Common,...

Good news for members...

Need some new running gear?

The Running Centre is able to offer OWA members a 10% discount if you show your OWA membership card.

The Running Centre supply running shoes, tights, socks and other running gear.
If Tony's O-shop doesn't have what you need, head down to The Running Centre and see if Sam and his team can assist.

The Running Centre
1273 Hay Street
West Perth

Saturday 7th November

Registration now open! Enter today!

The first event of the Metro season is in Thornlie on the banks of the gently flowing Canning River in all its leafy goodness. You can explore the river, pat the ducks, feed the fishes or go exploring the streets looking for controls if you'd rather do that instead.

The map is almost dead flat unless you decide to roll off an embankment into the river, but that can be easily avoided. In fact, the only real hill of any note is in the...