Waggaroos Orienteers is a sports club located in Wagga Wagga City Council, Australia. The club is dedicated to the sport of orienteering and offers a range of events and activities for all levels of experience.
The club organises both bush and urban orienteering events throughout the year. These events provide participants with the opportunity to navigate through various terrains, including national parks, reserves, and urban areas. The courses are designed to cater to different skill levels, ranging from easy to hard navigation.
Waggaroos Orienteers prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive club. They provide assistance and support for newcomers and less experienced orienteers. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned orienteer, there is a place for you in this club.
The club's events feature a variety of course formats, including score events and sprint events. Score events involve participants collecting as many points as possible within a certain time limit, while sprint events focus on short courses with many controls and route options.
Waggaroos Orienteers follows specific event schedules. In winter, event start times are between 10:00am and 11:00am, with course closure at 1:30pm. Competitors must return to the assembly location by this time, regardless of whether they have completed their course. In the summer series, the club holds 30 and 45 minute score events with starts between 9:00am and 10:00am, and course closure at 11:00am.
The club has recently held events in Livingstone National Park and Rocky Hill reserve. These events provided challenging navigation experiences, with areas of deep grass and various natural hazards. Despite these challenges, the club encourages participation from all age groups, and it was encouraging to see younger competitors winning against more experienced runners.
For the upcoming events, the club will hold a sprint format in the Victory Memorial Gardens in Morrow Street in the centre of Wagga Wagga. This event will offer short courses with multiple controls and route options. The club advises participants to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen, as it is forecasted to be warm on the day.
Overall, Waggaroos Orienteers is a vibrant and inclusive sports club that provides exciting orienteering experiences for all levels of participants. Whether you are looking to improve your navigation skills or simply enjoy the thrill of exploring new terrains, this club offers the perfect platform to do so.