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.

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   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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SSS1 - Wed 15 Oct - Maryland

88 entries | results | routegadget | Photos

Setter's Report: 

I am happy that it is all over as there were times when you doubt yourself over the clues you have picked out (and then something happens and the clue changes and you have to find another one). The weather looked ominous on the day but as it turned out the weather was quite nice for running. I had several complaints about 2 of the clues and I apologise for this but most people dealt with it quite well by ticking both answers. I think overall most comments were positive.
I would like to thank Sam, David, Linda and Ken for helping at the finish (and setup) and other people who just did things without being asked. The ladies (and gent) on registration were wonderful as usual. Thanks to Peter for coming early with the tent even though we didn't use it.
Viola
 

 

Location: SE end of Tumpoaba Reserve, Callan Ave (near Maryland Dr), Maryland
Start Times: Starts are between 5pm and 6:30pm
Map: Wetland View - Maryland
Setter: Viola O'Connor

Facilities: Playground only. There are toilets at Coles Shopping Centre on the corner of Minmi Rd and Churnwood Dr (not on the Maryland map).

Parking: Callan Ave, Maryland Dr or Naranghi Circuit.

 


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Important Note: Newcastle Orienteering recommends that all competitors wear bright clothing or reflective gear throughout the season to enable drivers to see you especially if you are running near dusk. We also wish to remind competitors that listening to an ipod (or similar) while on course can be a distraction that may cause you to not hear an emergency warning or similar and as such are not allowed during these events for your safety.

 
 
 
 

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