Who Can Compete In Street-O

Welcome to Newcastle Orienteering Club

Orienteering is a competitive or non-competitive recreational activity in which participants use a detailed map, and usually a compass, to navigate between checkpoints on an unfamiliar course in bush terrain, parkland or urban areas.

If you like a physical and mental challenge while exploring the outdoors, orienteering is the sport for you!

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See what's on by clicking on the Club Event Series buttons below or see all orienteering events by going to Eventor, the orienteering event calendar.

Classic "forest" orienteering for all in the great outdoors. Run or walk, compete against yourself or others, or a fun family day out. (Mar-Sept)

Navigate the suburbs. Run or walk to as many checkpoints as you can within a 45 minute time limit. How many points can you get? (Oct-Feb)

A great introduction to orienteering with fun courses in suburban parks & reserves. Also includes a night event. (Mar-Apr)

Navigate bush tracks on your mountain bike. Our Bike Orienteering Summer Series offers 75 minute score & line+score events. (Oct-Mar)

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Anyone can come and have a go at Street-O.

Things are kept pretty simple with most participants competing as individuals in either the Men's or Women's categories, (there are no age categories), although there are categories for Walkers and for Prams. Also, there is a Teams category which is great for beginners, families or for those who just prefer to go out with friends.

Since Street-O events take place in an urban environment children under the age of 15 will need to be accompanied someone 15 or older at all times, (and hence be in the Teams category).

If you find you like Street-O and want to compete regularly you should consider joining Newcastle Orienteering Club since entry is cheaper for members.