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Sydney West School Sport Orienteering Championships

Doonside, New South Wales, Australia

calendar_today 06 Aug, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $13.00

About the Event

Experience the thrill of competitive orienteering at the Bold Horizons Orienteering Challenge, designed specifically for primary school students from the Sydney West region. This unique outdoor adventure combines physical exertion with mental agility, offering participants an engaging and exciting experience.
The event is a collaborative effort between Bold Horizons, the Department of Education's Sydney West School Sport Unit, and Orienteering NSW. Schools in the area are encouraged to register their interested students, ensuring that young minds have access to this enriching activity.
To participate, students must gain permission from their school authorities before entering the event through official channels. This ensures a safe and organized experience for all participants.
For more information or entry inquiries, contact Lauren Strickland at Lauren.Strickland2@det.nsw.edu.au based at North Rocks Public School. Join us to explore the natural beauty of Sydney's outdoors while honing your navigation skills!

Races Offered

Sydney West Schools Orienteering Championships

Aug 06, 2026

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Distance — Sydney West Schools Orienteering Championships

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$13.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Doonside.

thermostat Temperature

8.2° / 18.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.8° / 16.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:33

nightlight Sunset

17:26

About Doonside

Learn more about the host city, Doonside.

Doonside is a suburb in the metropolis of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Doonside is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Blacktown and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region. Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Nurragingy Nature Reserve are popular local tourist attractions.