Previous news and announcements

Sorrento

The next MetrO Series event will be on Saturday 1st February, and once again in a Northern beach-side suburb, allowing a pre- or post-run swim.

The Metro Series is very suitable for beginners, with no previous orienteering experience necessary, and members of the public are most welcome at this event. Registration will be open from 4.15pm until the Start at 5.00pm. There will be a briefing for newcomers at approximately 4.45pm.

A choice of three courses will be available, all with the...

Carine Regional Open Space

Event 8 in the 2013/2014 MetrO Series is in the NW Coastal suburbs, just 3.5kms from the beach.  With a 5pm start, the sea breeze should be in to create ideal conditions for the event.

MetrO Series events are 'enter on the day', with easy navigation and three distance options: Short 2-3kms, Medium 5-6kms and Long 7-8kms.  Registration will be open from 4.15pm, 45 minutes before the start time of 5.00pm.

No previous orienteering experience is necessary, and members of...

EVENT CANCELLED

The scheduled Metro Orienteering Event at South Trigg, Trigg Beachon Saturday 11th Jan has been cancelled due to the extreme hot weather forecast.

OAWA has a policy to cover extreme weather events to protect both setters and orienteers. With a predicted 44 degree day and little or no sea breeze it is considered unsafe to hold the event.  We will look at options to re-schedule  the event and advise via the website and other means.

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Ashdale Primary School, Darch

The final MetrO Series event for 2013. This weekends event starts at Ashdale Primary School and takes in Belvoir Park and Kingsway sporting fields. There will be up to 30 checkpoints marked on a specially prepared orienteering map that is used to help navigate your way around the local parks and streets.

The MetrO Series events are for everyone, attracting walkers and joggers through to champion runners. If you like running or walking with a navigational...

January 23-27th 2014

A new 5 event Sprint Festival is being held in Canberra on January 23-27th 2014. Come along and race with the elites who will be using the festival to brush up their speed and sprint skills as part of a high performance training camp. All welcome. Entries close midnight Saturday 18th January 2014.

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Midland Sports Complex, Middle Swan

The MetrO Series this weekend heads to the Midland Sports complex with plenty of ovals, sporting fields and creeks offering plenty of options to find your required amount of controls.

No previous orienteering experience is necessary, and members of the public are welcome at this event. There will be a briefing for beginners at approximately 4.30pm.  More information for beginners is available at the MetrO Series page.

There will be three courses on offer of...

Ballajura Parklands, Ballajura

The MetrO Series is the perfect introduction to Orienteering. Orienteering provides the perfect combination of mental and physical exercise. You do not need a compass or any special map reading ability. However, it will test your thinking while giving you a great workout in a friendly, safe, outdoor environment.

No previous orienteering experience is necessary, and members of the public are welcome at this event. There will be a briefing for beginners at...

The first two events of the Australian Championships were held this weekend and WA has had seven wins, our best ever national performance away from home.

At both the Sprint and Long Distance champs WA scored a stunning double header in the 17-20 junior elites with Oscar McNulty (LOST) and Marketa Novotna (LOST) taking the national champion titles in M20E and W20E. 

Carol Brownlie (WOW) continued her winning form to become the national Sprint and Long Distance Champion in W60. Kjell Winther...

Bannister Creek Event: Ferndale Park Reserve, Ferndale - 23rd November 2013

The MetrO Series is the perfect introduction to Orienteering. Orienteering provides the perfect combination of mental and physical exercise. You do not need a compass or any special map reading ability. However, it will test your thinking while giving you a great workout in a friendly, safe, outdoor environment.

No previous orienteering experience is necessary, and members of the public are welcome at this event. There...

A reminder that early bird entries for Gold’n Ponds Easter 2013 finish on Sunday 16th December.  Enter soon to take advantage of great discounts.

We are also pleased to confirm the camping arrangements for the event have been finalised.  Accommodation in Bendigo is already heavily booked for the Easter weekend so this provides an exclusive, low cost option for orienteers.  To book accommodation select the Service for camping in the 3-day event within Eventor.

NavDash: Christmas Tree Creek, Jane Brook Sat 27th July 2013

FOOT O: Marginata, Middle Distance Event, Sun 28th July 2013

A weekend of orienteering to enjoy this weekend with NavDash in the Swan Valley and in the bush at Marginata. Both events are enter-on-the-day and everyone is welcome. Instructors will be on hand and assistance is available for those new to the sport or trying it for the first time. Courses range from those suitable for experienced orienteers to first time participants.

NavDash: Christmas...

Oberthur Primary School, Bull Creek

The MetrO Series is a fun easy way to get involved in Orienteering, held on simple maps, as easy to read a local street map. Enjoy the summer, get outdoors and Be Active.

No previous orienteering experience is necessary, and members of the public are welcome at this event. There will be a briefing for beginners at approximately 4.30pm.  More information for beginners is available at the MetrO Series page.

There will be three courses on offer of approximately 3km,...

At the OAWA Annual Dinner and volunteer appreciation night the Orienteer of the Year awards were announced.

Based on performance over the year at designated State Orienteering League events, covering sprint, middle and long distance events, the awards recognise the performance and achievements in these events ranked and adjusted across age groups. This year some very close contests ensured.

There are six SOL events for the year and the best four scores count towards each competitor's total...