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 Orienteerprogram 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 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
2025 Orienteering SA Presentation Evening
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Great turnout for the 2025 Orienteering SA Awards - see the winners list below. Thank you to everyone who made it happen, a list too long to cover in one post. But we do need to thank Erica Diment for running a tight schedule and the Junior Arrows for a magnificent spread. Maze-O brought out friendly rivalry, keeping Maze-O manager Nigel Dobson on his toes. Catering by the Junior Arrows was an addition to their tremendous fund rainsing this year lead by Sophie Bird.
Special thanks to our volunteer community, all the mappers, course setters, event organisers, controllers, coaches, Arrows and Darts team managers, caterers and the zillion other people who support our sport behind the scenes and at every event, whether managing registrations, putting out the enews or welcoming newcomers. Thanks to President Rob Tucker, the OSA board and the Council members.
We present you with the major 2025 award winners:
Course Setter of the Year for the Tatachilla OY Sprint event: Ben Cazzolato/Lan Kelly
Sue Millard Awards for most improved Juniors: Euan Farquharson, Gemma Burley
John Hall Award for his contribution to successful schools programs and for championing orienteering in general: Aylwin Lim
OY Winners for 2025
M16A Ben Marschall M20A Marcus Cazzolato M21A Leith Soden M45A Kym Barnett M55A Steve Cooper M65A Andrew McComb M75A Paul Hoopmann
W16A Adeline Richmond W20A Lucinda Fogarty W21A Zoe Carter W35A Bridget Uppill W45A Fern Hillyard W55A Zara Soden W65A Robin Uppil W75A Marian Arthur
M21AS Tyson Hillyard M45AS Ryan Farquharson M55AS Mark Richmond M65+AS Dave Nicholson W21AS Lexie Ashforth W45AS Kate Marschall W55AS Lan Kelly W65+AS Teri McComb
Third time lucky for SA School Champs!
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The SA Schools Orienteering Championships took place this week at Belair National Park, after two false starts due to severe weather warnings. The over 200 enthusiastic students representing 26 schools did not seem concerned by the slight drizzle that gave way to clear skies during the presentation ceremony. When waiting for their races to start, they practised their navigation skills in the new Orienteering SA maze, with boundless energy.
Special mention to one of the Heathfield High students who by labouring on for over 90 minutes and being one of the last competitors to finish, successfully completed the course and thereby secured the trophy for Heathfield High for another year, proving that perseverance pays off!
The Williams (Primary School) trophy was won by Coromandel Valley PS 45 points, second Crafers PS 25, third - Woodside PS 20.
The Wale (Secondary School) Trophy was won by Heathfield HS 20, St Johns Grammar SC and Urrbrae AHS both 18 in second place.
Our special guest, local Belair National Parks and Wildlife ranger Joseph Gallasch, presented the awards for all the winning students. Our SA State Team Junior Development officer Kate Marschall presented our current 2025 State team. She also handed congratulatory packages to all the winners.
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2025–26 Twilight Orienteering Program now available!
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The much-loved Friday evening Twilight series returns, kicking off on 14 November and running at convenient locations across Adelaide. It’s the perfect way to enjoy warm summer nights while sharing our great sport with friends, family, and newcomers.
Grab the program — download and share, or pick up a printed copy at your next event. Enter on Eventor — use the all-in-one link for November/December to make signing up quick and easy.
Australian Orienteering Championships 2025 Queensland
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SA Orienteers have competed over the last week at the Australian Orienteering Championships and the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships in and west of Brisbane. Warm to hot weather for most events necessitated early starts, in particular for the schools team at the ASOC events.
The carnival began with the Australian Sprint Championships at the University of Qld, and great arena at their soundshell. The following South Australians who made it to the podium - Robin Uppill - 1st W70A, Paul Hoopmann - 1st M75A, Zoe Carter - 2nd W21E, Emily Sorensen - 3rd W21E, Lexie Ashforth - 3rd W40A.
Zoe, Emily and Leith Soden have made it into the top 8 fastest for women's elite and men's elite and are about to race in the Dash for Cash!
The Australian Long Championships at t Platypus Cliffs in the catchment of the Wivenhoe Dam, was a long and hot event for many. To say courses were tough is a huge understatement. Conditions were hot, the grass was long (where it hadn't been burnt) and the hills were hilly. Very hilly!
Congratulations to the following South Australians who reached the podium:
Emily Sorensen - 1st W21E Bridget Uppill - 1st W21Sport Toby Cazzolato - 1st M21AS Simon Uppill - 1st M35AS Euan Farquharson - 1st M14A Adrian Uppill - 1st M75A Paul Hoopmann - 3rd M75A Duncan Still - 3rd M18A Lexie Ashforth - 3rd W21AS Lan Kelly - 3rd W55AS
The ASOC events comprised a very technical sprint map at Forest Lake Senior College, a Long Distance event at Old Hidden Vale and a Relay on a small area with deep erosion gullies – Deebing Creek. Most of the SA team found the courses challenging, however congratulations the SA Senior Boys - 2nd in the 2025 ASOC!! Amazing orienteering by Duncan Still, Ben Marschall, Austin Clem and Marcus Cazzolato.
Orienteering South Australia is extremely proud of Austin Clem who was named in the Honour Team at the ASOC closing ceremony on Thursday! Congratulations Austin!
The Final ASOC points: ACT 75, Tasmania 63, NSW 58, Queensland 46, SA 36, Victoria 30, WA 16.
Final SCJC points: Harua 87, ACT 87, Tasmania 72, Karahiwi 68, NSW 65, Queensland 48, SA 38, Victoria 33, WA 19.
The second weekend of events commenced with the Australian Relays, with an afternoon event for all non-elite classes, followed by a Twilight – Night relay for the senior and junior elites.
Australian Relay Champions from South Australia were
1st W21AS - Susanne Casanova, Adeline Richmond, Lexie Ashforth 1st MenOpenB - Cade Richmond, Eliana Midgley, Aylwin Lim 2nd M55AS - Andrew McComb, Paul Hoopmann, Teri McComb 3rd W45A - Elise Clem, Kate Marschall, Keren Faulkner
The final event was the Australian Middle Distance Championships, where first places for SA went to Eliana Midgley in Women Open B, Duncan Still in M18A and Paul Hoopmann in M75A.
All results are in Eventor, along with links to courses in LiveLox – you may need to change your search period to September to October to see all events.
Some SA Orienteers at the Sprint
ASOC Honour Team - Austin Clem at the back (tallest boy)
Four Learn to Orienteer sessions ready to go
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Orienteering SA is making it easy and fun for newcomers to our sport to get out of doors, with 4 different Learn to Orienteer courses on offer, starting in October and November.
Our team of volunteer coaches can’t wait to show people how much fun they can have with a map and a compass. If you have a friend that might enjoy orienteering – or tried it once and wants to know more – now’s the time to get them involved. And if you wish you knew more of the basic skills yourself there’s an upskilling course for you too.
The courses are available at various times to suit different lifestyles, with a choice of midweek and weekend, evening and daytime.
The beauty of Orienteering is that it's a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age or fitness level. Help us get the word out by sharing the link with your friends and family. Or choose the course that best suits you and register to join in the fun. https://sa.orienteering.asn.au/coaching-training/learn-to-orienteer
OSA Schools Team 2025
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The OSA State Schools team has to compete in the Australian Schools Championships and Australian Championships events in late September – early October, has been selected as below. The full program of events has to be held are outlined here- https://www.auschamps25.com/program-detailed
Managers Coaches Kate Marschall Jack Marschall Keren Faulkner Zoe Carter
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