The WA Schools Team for the 2017 Schools Championship in Hill End NSW as part of the Australian Orienteering Carnival 2017 has now been announced. Congratulations to all!

WA Schools Team Announced for Australian Schools Championships. The following members have been selected in School Sport WA team;

Junior Boys: Oliver Martin, Joshua Bakaimis (both Peter Moyes ACS) Lee Dennis and Michael Cox (both Quinns Baptist College)
Junior Girls: Amy Attwood, Grace West (both Quinns Baptist College), Jo-Anna Maynard (Holy Cross College)
Senior Boys: Cameron Duncan (Perth Modern School)

They will be competing from September 28th till October 6th in the Australian...

Sunday 3rd September 2017

Location: Darlington Hall, Owen Rd, Darlington

This will be the first time an MTBO event has started at this venue so only the longer courses will traverse the Goat Farm. The Railway Heritage Trail runs right past the start venue so it should be a gentle ride in and out for all courses. The short course will get to explore terrain not seen by those riders in previous events.

Three line course options of Long, Medium or short will be available PLUS there is the option...

22nd - 23rd July

The weekend includes three events with a short prelude on the morning of the 22nd July and the WA State Middle Distance Championships in the afternoon, both commencing from the Calammunda Camel Farm in the Perth hills. The weekend concludes with the WA State Long Distance Championships to be held at Marrinup (near Dwellingup) on the morning of the 23rd July using an extended version of the 2016 Australian middle distance championship map.

All events promise some great riding and...

Sunday 15th July 2018

A brand new map, covering the intricate pathways of Willetton Senior High School and Burrendah Primary School provided plenty of challenges for competitors with courses designed to maximize route choice on every leg. Grey clouds loomed over the event but thankfully the rain held off and everyone stayed dry.

Thanks to everyone that helped make the event possible, in particular the controller Dan Greig, the organiser Heike Behrbohm, and the caravan towers Dave Pass and...

Sunday 8th July 2018

The river was flowing and the courses made the most of the views as a host of orienteers enjoyed the Jumbuck Hill map at Walyunga National Park. A great way to spend a Sunday morning. School holidays saw lots of families enjoying the day out too.

With a lovely sunny day and close proximity to Perth the event saw lots of newcomers come and try orienteering for the first time. We really hope you enjoyed your time and will come and join us again. Volunteers who helped on the day...

Sunday 12 June 2016
Location: Swan Road, Swanview (Old Swanview train station)

John Forest NP is classical complex granite terrain right on our doorstep. Short and long courses are available  (Trail 5km, Trail 8km, Trail 12km, as well as E, VE and M courses) for new or experienced orienteers. The longer courses are relatively easy navigation. Courses are designed to make the most of the numerous trails and avoid the notorious thick vegetation but still provide some route choice options. 

New

Saturday 11th November 2017

Carine Regional Open Space, Okely Rd, Carine
Expect a tight knit course in a northern urban environment. Regular orienteers will remember this area from 2016 Christmas novelty event and the event area will once again incorporate the lake, but this time without the map modifications of a novelty event.

Registration: 4.15pm
Start Time: 5.00pm
Courses Close: 6.15pm
Scatter Event: Mass start scatter event with 3 distance options 2-3km, 4-6km, 7-8km
Event details in...

Saturday 18th November 2017

Sandy Beach Reserve, West Rd, Bassendean
As the summer evenings lengthen take the time to enjoy the riverside scenery at this prime location while testing your naviagtion skills.

The start and finish area of this event is at Sandy Beach Reserve. It’s a great spot right on the Swan River with lots of shade, barbecue and picnic facilities and, as the name of the reserve suggests, even a little sandy beach. A large part of all courses will be on the tracks and open...

Saturday 25th November 2017

Cottesloe Civic Centre, Napier Street, Cottesloe
Even when you think you know a suburb, a new metro map can surprise you. This week well known, long time WA orienteer Tony Simpkins is both mapper and setter. Cottesloe is not the simple grid that a glance at your street directory might lead you to believe so the courses will be much more complex than you might imagine. Be prepared for a surprise! And the beach is just a short walk to cool off after the event.

Getting to the...

Saturday 2nd December 2017

Woodlake Village Community Centre,
Highpoint Blvd, Ellenbrook
The Ellenbrook area has had a break from the Metro Series over recent years but this season is your chance to re-explore the complex street network plus several parks and lakes. Take a trip north to check out this modern city that will test your planning skills when it comes to score events.

Registration: 4.15pm
Start Times: from 4.15pm
Courses Close: 6.15pm
Event Type: Score event 60 minute duration
Any...

Saturday 9th December 2017

Hopbush Park, Hackettiana Ave, South Lake
As the name suggests there is a lake, an abundance of parkland and a residential street network to keep you interested while you complete your chosen course.

This is a revised map by Metro Series Co-ordinator Ricky Thackray, originally drawn for Mountain Bike Orienteering in 2016, but the area has not been on the Metro Series calendar since before 2000. Take this chance to become reacquainted at the final Metro Series event...

Saturday 6th January 2017

Ranford Oval, Eastwood Pde, Canning Vale
The start of the new year and the first Metro event of 2018 is on a new map, drawn by Metro Series Co-ordinator Ricky Thackray, and shaped like a kite! That alone is worth a visit, if the various lakes and Ricky’s infamous tRicky course setting style(s) aren’t enough to whet your interest. What will he do this time?

Registration: 4.15pm
Start Time: 5.00pm
Courses Close: 6.15pm
Scatter Event: Mass start scatter event with 3...

Saturday 13th January 2017

Lake Gwelup Reserve, Huntriss Rd, Gwelup.

Another of our many lake maps but with many waterways and urban bushland to run in this area has plenty to offer. Using the Score format it will give you plenty of time to explore the map, making the most of the 60 minute time limit with the potential to cover much of the area.

Controls will be worth 10, 20 and 30 points which will add a twist to the route planning as you will need to decide if going a little further to chase...

Saturday 20th January 2017

Jubilee Park, Challenger Pde, City Beach
Come to City Beach for a walk, jog, run or cycle along some fantastic and picturesque surf and turf. This area is a long term favourite beachside map incorporating the snug area between the ocean and the highway. Make the most of the evening sea breeze and have a picnic by the shore, enjoying the popular redeveloped beachfront either before or after the event.

Registration: 4.15pm
Start Time: 5.00pm
Courses Close: 6.15pm