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Castle Hill Showground

Saturday Orienteering Series

Castle Hill Showground and Fred Caterson Reserve

🎯 Ready to level up your weekend?
Whether you're a seasoned speedster or simply keen to try something new, Saturday Orienteering Series is calling.

👟 How you roll is up to you:

  • Go solo and chase that perfect clean run
  • Team up with your crew
  • Or bring the fam for a relaxed group adventure.

💡 No experience? No worries.
We’ve got maps, beginner-friendly courses, and free tips to get you started. Just rock up in comfy activewear and bring your curiosity. That’s it.

🌿 Saturdays = fresh air, fun vibes, and a bit of sneaky navigation.
Come hang out, get moving, and discover something new.

Hit "Register" to let us know you’re in—come join the fun!

Meeting point - near the George Bell Hall and public toilets at Castle Hill Showground, 131Z Showground Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (access is from Doran Drive)

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Start Window: 9:30am to 11am (start any time within this window)

Courses: Warm Up (recommended starting course for beginners), Short Line, Long Line, and Score. If you're not sure which one is best, we can work it out on the day! If you want more, entrants are also welcome to run multiple courses on the day.

SPORTident timing is used for all courses. If you do not own a SPORTident card, please hire one when entering.

Normal entry fees:

Adults - $18 (members -15%)

School Students - $15 (members -15%)

(a $2 late fee applies if entering after midday on Thursday before the event)

Timing card hire - $4 per entrant

Prices include GST and merchant fees.

Orienteering club members can claim the member discount through the use of the promo code "ONSW" at the checkout.

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

School Student Ticket Closed

Price changes in 24 days 16 hours

  • This ticket is available for Primary and Secondary School students.

    1. A$15.00

      Standard entry

      Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 23
    2. A$17.01

      Late entry

      Jul 23 – Jun 27

Adult Ticket Closed

Price changes in 24 days 16 hours

    1. A$18.00

      Standard entry

      Now registering Jun 26 – Jul 23
    2. A$20.00

      Late entry

      Jul 23 – Jun 27

Buddy Ticket Closed

If you would like to accompany a young or inexperienced orienteer (but not actually enter yourself) then this ticket is for you. There's no charge (and no personal timing chip or map) however you can still get out on course and share the experience with your buddy. Alternatively, purchase your own Adult or School Student ticket to secure your own entry and map. Equipped with your entry essentials, you are also welcome to head out on course with your buddy and will both receive race times.

  1. Jun 26 - Jun 27

Event schedule

  • Sat, June 27, 2026 9:00 AM - Event Help Desk opens
  • Sat, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM - Course start opens
  • Sat, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM - Last starts
  • Sat, June 27, 2026 12:00 PM - Course closure

Contact information

Event contact
Barbara Hill
Phone
0418270476
Website
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