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About ONSW

Orienteering NSW, now known as ONSW, was established in 1972 following the first orienteering events in NSW in 1971. It was incorporated (Y0104618) on 19th October 1987 and later registered for an ABN (45 062 472 184). 

ONSW is a not for profit organisation which oversees and promotes the sport of orienteering within NSW. The Association is affiliated with Orienteering Australia Inc which is in turn affiliated with the International Orienteering Federation. There are 14 orienteering clubs across NSW that are affiliated with ONSW, and all financial members of affiliated clubs are members of ONSW.

ONSW 2022 Strategy with 2023 Updates

The Association derives its income from membership fees, event fees, and government grants.

We are especially appreciative of the ongoing support of:

The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected from members of the affiliated clubs at its Annual General Meeting, held usually in March of each year. The Board holds regular meetings on a monthly basis to determine policy matters, schedule events, and generally govern the administration of the Association.

The day to day affairs of the Association are managed by a small group of employed staff and an army of volunteers. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

In addition there are several development officers and plenty of coaches who work on a casual basis as required. The Development Officers or Coaches would be pleased to assist teachers to introduce orienteering in schools or help you conduct an event. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

We welcome visitors to the office - Level 2, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, but recommend that you call first to ensure that one of us will be there to greet you - 02 8736 1252

ONSW Awards Handbook

ONSW Awards Handbook New Version Feb 2024

Annual Reports

Page last updated by Admin Officer on 26th February 2024 (added 2022 AR V2 and 2023 Annual Report).

Courses

ONSW 2024 Meeting Dates 

Major Events

 Schedule 2024 - 2031 (Updated Sept 2024)

2024 Sydney City Race

2024 NSW MTBO

2024 Aust MTBO

2024 Xmas 5days Sydney

2025_Oceania_NZ

2025 Easter Victoria

2025 Run the River QLD

Event Series

NSW State League

MetrO League

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