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Check out the current Event Calendar or Upcoming Events (scroll down the right hand column).  Most events are pre-entry in Eventor.  To enter, first create a Casual Registration in Eventor on the Register page.  Refer to this How To document.

For fitness and other orienteering training activities - see the Coaching and Training page

The Learn To Orienteer program will be run again in 2026. The program is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those who might have tried orienteering but want more formal training.  Add your name to the Wait List if you are interested in this program in 2026.

To do orienteering in your own time, choose a DIY Permanent Course or download the MapRun App for Android and iOs. New maps are added regularly.

Ask us about Day & Evening Training Sessions - After-School Orienteering - Kid-O for the under-8s.

Latest News

  • The latest issue of SA Orienteer Quarterly newsletter is now online. Click here to access Issue 1/2026 and archive.
  • The Australian Orienteer, including back copies is now stored on FLIPHTML5. To see the new link go to About Us->News->Australian Orienteer
  • The St Peters River Park Permanent Courses have been re-opened. The map has been re-drawn in sprint style with lots of updates. The courses have also been modified. To download a course for this or any other permanent course go to Permanent Course 
  • The results for the SA Long Championships for 1999 and 2005 have been recovered and can be seen by going to Results -> Results Archive

A series of urban events that are suitable for those new to orienteering, and are interested in map reading and outdoor recreation are being held from July through August. Each event will have a range of courses that you can complete as an individual or in a team or family group.

Events – check the link for more information as it is posted

Sunday July 6th - Upper most Athelstone – part of Black Hill Park and the surrounding urban area

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21888

Wednesday evening – July 9th - Moonlight Madness – have fun in the east parklands in the evening – Torch light score event. An almost full moon occurring in the school holidays. Come along as a family or individually and "Illuminate" the reflectors on the Orienteering flags!

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21780

Sunday July 27th – Lochiel Park and Felixstowe Reserve – orienteering on the Torrens Linear Park – Felixstowe Reserve and around the Lochiel suburb and adjacent parks. Map snippet below.

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21889

Sunday 31st August – Seymour College – a unique opportunity to orienteering in the college grounds.

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21983

And for something further afield

Saturday afternoon Aug 9th August – Callington Recreation ground and surrounds

https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/21781

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