Orienteering NSW

Coming Events

map	Sat 15 Aug 12:00 am 2026 NSW State League #11 - NSW Schools Champs (Middle Distance) - Orange Pineview, Oaky Creek Lane off the Mitchell Highway, between Bathurst and Orange.

map	Sun 16 Aug 12:00 am 2026 NSW State League #12 - NSW Schools Champs (Sprint Distance) - Orange Kinross Wolaroi School, 59/67 Bathurst Rd, Orange NSW 2800

map	Sun 16 Aug 12:00 am Sydney MapRun #15 Normanhurst 10 - 16 August Normanhurst Oval, Harris Rd, Normanhurst

Mon 17 Aug 11:59 pm

NSW Orienteering Running Shirts and Singlets

map	Tue 18 Aug 10:00 am 2026 Hunter Regional Schools Championships - Raymond Terrace Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace

Tue 18 Aug 10:00 am

2026 Hunter Regional Schools Championships - SCORE COURSE

Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace

Tue 18 Aug 7:00 pm

ONSW Purple Pen workshop (online)

map	Sat 22 Aug 9:30 am Saturday Orienteering Series - Arcadia Vision Valley, 7 Vision Valley Rd, Arcadia, NSW, 2159 (this is Pymble Ladies' College experiential learning campus).

map	Sun 23 Aug 12:00 am Sydney MapRun #16 - Artarmon 17-23 August Artarmon Reserve, Burra Road, Artarmon

map	Sun 23 Aug 9:30 am Newcastle NOY8 - Neath (North Neath) “North Neath”. Scale 1:10 000. 5m contours. Drawn by Denis Lyons. Updated 2026.

Congratulations to the ONSW 2025 Rookie of the Year Award Winner - Greg Newton (NC)

Greg Newton began his orienteering journey as a teenager, but rediscovered orienteering around two years ago, drawn to its family-friendly environment, outdoor settings and the running aspect. After success in Moderate level courses, Greg has since shown significant improvement - from tackling longer Moderate courses, to Short Hard then A (long) Hard courses. Greg's competitive highlights include 1st place in the 2024 Newcastle Bush Series NOY (Hard Short), 2nd place in the 2024 NSW State League Series (M45AS), 1st place in the 2024 Australian Championships Middle (M35-54AS), 3rd place in the 2024 Australian Championships Long (M45AS) and 2nd place in the M50 category of the 2025 State League.

Greg has thoroughly enjoyed, and greatly benefitted from, attending Junior Training camps with his daughters. These experiences have provided him with valuable skills and learning opportunities, and he has demonstrated a strong willingness to both learn from others and share his own insights.

Congratulations to the ONSW 2025 Club of the Year Award Winner - Western Hills Orienteers (WHO)

Western Hills Orienteers (WHO) demonstrated outstanding performances in the MetrO League, securing victory in three out of six divisions across 2024 and 2025. This success is underpinned by the club's substantial investment in nurturing junior talent and its collaborative efforts with Bold Horizons in the Schools Orienteering Series (SOS). WHO has shown significant improvement in the State League, achieving second place in the club point score. The club continues to support and develop a talented group of junior members, many of whom represented NSW at the Australian Orienteering Championships (AOC) and Youth Championships.

WHO has successfully organised State League, MetrO League, and Summer Series events, and also assists Bold Horizons with its Saturday Orienteering Series. The club maintains a strong membership base and has an active presence on social media platforms. The club is proactive in developing new maps and updating existing ones, ensuring ongoing support for its members and the broader orienteering community.

Congratulations to the ONSW 2025 President’s Award Winner - Saffron Sweeney

The 2025 President’s Award is presented to a dedicated individual who has invested countless hours in supporting junior athletes within our sport. Saffron's commitment and leadership have made a significant impact on both the school and the broader junior community.

For several years, she has served as the school’s team manager, overseeing all aspects of team coordination for the Australian Schools Championships. Her organizational skills and attention to detail have ensured that the team is consistently prepared and represented at these prestigious events. Saffron has also taken charge of coordinating the junior teams’ catering efforts during our State League events. Her dedication to ensuring there is a good team available has made this a successful fundraiser for the Juniors. In 2025, Saffron also organized and coordinated the National Junior Camp held at Heathcote Scout Camp, ensuring that a comprehensive and effective coaching program was delivered.