Bold Horizons

This week's Saturday Orienteering Series is at 2nd St Ives Scout Hall, Hunter Ave, St Ives. Access to the hall is from The Pipeline Trail which starts opposite the Yarrabung Rd junction. Hunter Ave or Yarrabung Rd are best for parking. Start anytime between 9:30 and 11am.

Whether you’re a confident navigator or just curious about giving orienteering a go, the Saturday Orienteering Series is your weekly chance to get outdoors, discover hidden pockets of nature, and build your skills one map at a time.

How you take part is entirely up to you. Head out solo and enjoy the challenge of finding the cleanest, smartest route. Team up with friends for a shared adventure. Or wander the course with family and make it a relaxed weekend outing.

New to orienteering? Perfect. Each event includes clear maps, beginner‑friendly courses, and friendly guidance to help you get started. Just arrive in comfortable activewear and bring a sense of curiosity.

Saturdays become fresh air, gentle (or fast) exploration, and the fun of navigating through parks, reserves, and pockets of urban bushland you may never have noticed before.

Come along, get moving, and discover something new.

Cooper has made the front cover of the Orienteering Australia magazine!

The Australian Orienteer: September Edition Now Online

The magazine features reports about local and international orienteering events. This edition includes reports about getting silver at the Junior World Orienteering Championships 2026, World Orienteering Championships 2026, Preview of Oceania and Australian Schools Orienteering Championships, World Cup 2026, WUOC 2026 and much more.

Read it today: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bhrxx/AO-Sept26-low-res-digit/ =1

There should be something for anyone interested in orienteering!

The Sydney City Race is back this year! The venue will be in North Sydney. Race in a world class urban environment.

Race day is Sunday 25 October.

More details to come.

Sydney City Race 2026 - Promo Get ready for the 2026 SCR!

Time to get your entry in for the NSW Schools Champs.

NSW Schools Championships 2026

Entries close Sunday!!

Congratulations to NSW students selected by Orienteering NSW for the State Schools team for 2026.

Exciting news - the 2029 Junior World Orienteering Champs are to be held in New Zealand. Last time in this corner of the world was 2007 in Dubbo!

NEW ZEALAND HAS BEEN AWARDED 2029 JWOC The announcement of the 2029 Junior World Orienteering Championships follows a decision by the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) Council at a 6–8 July 2026 meeting.
This will be first JWOC to be held in New Zealand and only the second in Oceania, the event will showcase Canterbury's diverse and challenging terrain.
We look forward to welcoming the world's best junior athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters to Ōtautahi / Christchurch in 2029.
Read IOF statement:
https://orienteering.sport/new-zealand-appointed-to-host-jwoc-in-2029/

ONZ news & linked embargoes:
https://www.orienteering.org.nz/news/orienteering-nz-welcomes-the-worlds-best-junior-orienteers-in-2029/

📷 IOF image: Women’s relay mass start during the recently held Junior World Championships in Sweden.

Super Cooper! 5th in the World Orienteering Championships Knock Out Sprint. Congratulations. Australia 🇦🇺 is proud of you.

So exciting….Cooper is through to the FINAL of the WOC Knockout Sprint!!!!! Cooper nailed the tricky navigation challenge presented mid race. 😳 🧭 🏃‍♂️