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Several areas are currently under embargo and may not be entered by anyone intending to compete in or attend any of the 2027 Australian 3-Days events.

This includes the area in and around Goulburn TAFE campus and the private property of Timberlight (Oallen), and the private properties on the orienteering map known as Yuruga (Greenwich Park) shown broadly by red outlines on the map below.

Entry onto these areas by Orienteers is not permitted, nor is the carrying and use of maps, photography or attempts to survey the terrain.

Congrats to our winning MetrO League clubs following Sunday's exciting final round at Glenbrook:
Div 1 - SHOO-IKO (pictured)
Div 2, 5 - WHO
Div 3 - UR-CC
Div 4, 6 - BN

Congrats also to our individual division champions:
Div 1 - Curtis Pepper (BN)
Div 2 - Lee Coady (WH)
Div 3 - Harrison Grubits (UR)
Div 4 - Gordon Wilson (BN)
Div 5 - Blake Read (WH)
Div 6 - Kara Armstrong (BN).

Thank you to all the setters, controllers, organisers, helpers and club captains for their hard work this year.

Many of you would be aware of an incident at Sunday's MetrO League final where
a participant collapsed on course.

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Dan Redfern - a much-loved
member of Garingal - died at the scene despite the immediate and sustained
efforts of fellow competitors.

We are all deeply upset and in shock at Dan's sudden passing while doing
something he loved - getting out into the bush.

We would like to formally record our thanks and gratitude to all the orienteers
who rushed to assist in so many ways on Sunday.

That generosity of spirit exemplifies the wonderful sense of community in our sport.

Our thoughts go out to Dan's wife Liz, his closest friends and family, and
everyone who knew him through orienteering.

We will provide funeral details once they are known.

Four new maps will feature in season 36 of the Sydney Summer Series, to start on October 7.

Wentworth Point, Zetland, Baulkham Hills and Northmead will make their SSS debuts as we explore the best of Sydney's harbour, foreshores and parklands every Wednesday afternoon in daylight saving.

The season ticket will again be on offer for members (available soon) and the "no-look" event returns, this time at Artarmon in week 4.

The anniversary line course event will be held at West Pymble in March, and the finale at North Sydney Oval.