Robot Park, Piara Waters
The penultimate MetrO event of this season will be held in Piara Waters. Come and Join us for a run jog or walk around this beautiful newly mapped suburb on a long, medium or short course.
Entries are now open in Eventor.
Pre-entry closes Saturday 10th February at 4pm. You will also be able to enter at the event.
If you are not a member of OWA but would like to enter online, you will need to register an account on Eventor before completing your entry. Then, once logged into Eventor, select the event and enter and pay online. See instructions for registering for an Eventor account.
EOD (Enter on the Day) will be available at the event until 4:40pm if you are unable to enter beforehand.
Courses: Long (7-8 km, 21 controls), Medium (4-6 km, 14 controls), Short (2-3 km, 7 controls).
Beginners' briefing: 4:45pm.
Main event briefing: 4:50pm.
Start time: 5pm, mass start.
Courses close: 6:15pm. Please return to the assembly area by this time, even if you have not finished your course.
Bring: your SI card and compass if you have one, or these can be borrowed at the event. Also bring sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle, and comfortable walking or running shoes.
Parking: In bays around Robot Park, on Doryanthas Ave, Astartea Pkwy, Grasby Way or surrounding streets.
Assembly Area: Adjacent the public toilets south of the playground.
More information is available in Eventor, including the Information Flyer.
If you are new to orienteering, the MetrO Series Guide and MetrO Series Tips articles have general information about what to expect at the events. For information about age categories and series competition, see MetrO 2023-24 series rules.
Photo: Robot Park, by Anthony Godin.