Some land managers require a risk assessment before granting us permission to run an orienteering event. You can now find a generic risk assesment on the Permission, Access and Safety section of the Organisers’ Toolkit.
Risk assessment for Orienteering events
Upcoming Events Calendar
- 17-Jun-26 EVOC Winter Maprun #3
- 19-Jun-26 Hobart Winter MapRun #4 - South Hobart (15 - 21 June)
- 21-Jun-26 OST 7 - Brookstead *** CANCELLED
- 01-Jul-26 EVOC Winter Maprun #4
- 05-Jul-26 Southern Local #6 - Geilston Gully
- 12-Jul-26 OST 8 - Possible joint-clubs NW OST Event (TBC)
Upcoming Event & Training Information
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This event, which has been in the OT Calendar as (TBC) since the start of the year, is now being confirmed to be held on two new maps in Port Sorell and Devonport City on the weekend of 11-12 July. Maybe add this event to your July travel plans?
The Port Sorell event will be a local event that will start in the early afternoon to give time for participants to travel from around the state. Likewise the Devonport City event will be held on the Sunday morning both so the city centre is less busy and to give people time to travel home.
Keep an eye...
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The Hobart Winter MapRun Series is a new, 4‑event series running this June — with courses open all week, so you can participate whenever it suits. Or join the optional 5pm group starts to enjoy a more social experience (and try some night orienteering with others).
This series introduces a scatter format, so you choose which controls to visit and the order you take them — creating your own adventure each time. Events use the free MapRun app, so all you need is your phone or GPS watch with the app installed. Printed maps are also available if...
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The OST event planned for June 21 at Brookstead is cancelled. Logistical and permission issues have rendered an event on this date too difficult to organise. Thanks to Greg and Clare Hawthorne for being prepared to organise an event at short notice. You now have a chance to spend the Winter solstice doing the gardening, hunting for fungi or staying cosy in the warm.
Other News
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Silva MedalThe Silva Medal is awarded to the Australian orienteer who best performs relative to their class in specified events.
After 3 events Louise Fairfax AL T W75 (Pictured) is leading in the race for the Silva Medal on a countback of average winning...
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The Australian JWOC team to compete in the 2026 Junior World Championships (JWOC) in Karlskrona, Sweden from 29 June to 7 July has been decided and it includes FOUR Tasmanian orienteers. Congratulations all!
The following athletes will be competing...
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The Australian Orienteering Championships held over Easter and the days following Easter were a great success. It's success can be attributed to our fantastic, hard working members of the Tasmanian Orienteering community. Many hours of work go into...
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