Welcome to our page for the Saturday Series (fondly known as "CakeO"). The increasingly popular Saturday afternoon events are particularly enjoyed by family groups. CakeO runs from April-October each year. Over summer we hold informal training runs on Saturday mornings - see below.
RadiO Results
Many Saturday events include a RadiO course. Latest results are posted here:
Croydon Hills
Westerfolds
Saturday BrunchO Training Runs
Held each Saturday morning over summer starting at 10am (or 9am if it's very hot), these informal 1 hour runs/walks are followed by coffee or brunch. The maps generally have 25 virtual (pretend) controls. There is no charge, just turn up at the designated meeting point. The location for each week will be posted here 1 or 2 days prior.
Next event: Saturday 4 May 2013
Time: 10am
Map: Croydon
Setter: Ian G.
Meeting point: Civic Square near library
Melway ref: Map 50 K4
For Sat training run regulars only who can't attend: please fill out Special Leave Form
Latest News
Research
Monday, 20 May 2013
I can never quite decide whether Research or Upwey is the more brutal map. It felt like we'd climbed a mountain just driving up to the start at the footy club ground! It felt like snow was imminent. The views from there are certainly panoramic. Russell set a demanding course with plenty of options out of the start. Many of us headed straight down to the bottom of the hill to pick up nearby 9, knowing we would regret it soon. That was followed by the long climb up to the aqueduct via 8 and 1. I heard a couple of people found themselves on the wrong side of the channel (not reading their maps carefully enough!) The reward was a scenic, flat run along the aqueduct between 19 and 17, then it was decision time. I opted for 12, then a long long slog to 6. Racked by indecision, I dropped 2, hoping that would allow me to get to 16 later. Alas it was not to be, as I struggled from 14 up about a hundred contours to 3, then home via 10.
None of the A runners were able to get all controls and return on time. Jim G got to all of them but came in 15 minutes late (that's known as getting your money's worth). Ian D was the winner with 55 points, ahead of Ian G on 53 and Jim T on 49. Stephen won B with 40 points, Lara was a well placed second on 36, just ahead of Ian S on 35. Ewen took out C with 36 (beating most of the Bs) ahead of Holly and Ray both on 27. A hotly contested PW field was headed by Michael and Andrew, both on 50 points, beating Josie on 46.
It's early days in the overall competition so we'll check in on that in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile our next event is at Nortons Park, always an enjoyable and popular venue, and (with a couple of notable exceptions) much flatter than Research!
Don't forget that next Sunday May 26 is the first MelbushO for 2013, at wonderful Woodlands Historic Park. Bring your friends and family and have a go at bush orienteering just a hop skip and jump away (and yes you're bound to see both kangaroos and jumbo jets). Check www.melbusho.com for details.
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Research
Monday, 20 May 2013
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The Strand
Sunday, 12 May 2013
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Westerfolds Park
Sunday, 28 April 2013
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Croydon Hills
Sunday, 21 April 2013
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Garden City
Sunday, 14 October 2012
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Clifton Hill
Sunday, 30 September 2012
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Mullum Mullum
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
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Treasury Gardens
Monday, 10 September 2012
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Karingal
Sunday, 2 September 2012
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Loughnans Hill - Two For One
Monday, 20 August 2012
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Saturday Series
Welcome to the Saturday Afternoon Series.
Where: Parks and streets in and around Melbourne suburbs
When: 2pm on most Saturdays from April to October.
Cost: $4 per event for adults, $2 for juniors/students
There are three Runners courses (A B & C) and a 1 hour Power Walkers course. All courses are SCORE format.
Refreshments are available after all events. Please stay for a while and bring a plate of food to share. Do not rely on public toilets being available or accessible near start locations on Saturdays.
All Park and Street Orienteering events welcome people of all abilities and ages. There are a range of courses that accommodate both the elite sports person right through to people who are just looking for a good walk to help stay in shape.
Families and friends can participate in groups or individually.
You will always find friendly and helpful people to assist you have an enjoyable experience. Your feedback is always welcome.
Printed programs covering all of Melbourne's Park and Street Orienteering events are available at the events. And of course information is available on this website.
If you have any questions, please Email the series coordinator.
To find out more about Park and Street Orienteering, click here, or
contact us.