Almost 100 competitors, including EODs, were greeted by a warm day, a pleasant arena, and carpets of Cape Weed that was very pretty but rather a drag on the feet in some parts of courses. Courses had been well set for length and anticipated running speeds with only a few classes, notably M14A, taking advantage of the good visibility and open running to post winning times substantially below specification.

Read more: Event report: Bush 13

This year we have a new access route to Peterdine which has allowed the Long Distance Championships on September 22 to be centred on the SE part of the map that is unfamiliar to most members and probably completely new to people who normally enter shorter courses.

Entries for championship courses are now closed, but entry to non-championship courses will be available on the day.

Read more: Bush 13: State Long Distance Championships

The Western Australian Schools Team are preparing for the Australian Schools Orienteering Competition (ASOC) in Armidale NSW, 28th September to 6th October.

This competition, part of the Australian Orienteering Championships, will see the team compete in seven events over the nine days - two sprints, two long distance, two relay events and one middle distance. Fortunately there are two rest days for athletes to recuperate - and catch up on washing.

Read more: WA Schools Team 2024

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Orienteering WA acknowledges the Noongar people, the Traditional and continuing Custodians of the land on which we gather to enjoy our sport, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.