Welcome to our page for the Saturday Series (fondly known as "CakeO"). The increasingly popular Saturday afternoon events are particularly enjoyed by family groups. CakeO runs from April-October each year. Over summer we hold informal training runs on Saturday mornings - see below.
RadiO Results
Many Saturday events include a RadiO course. Latest results are posted here:
Croydon Hills
Westerfolds
Saturday BrunchO Training Runs
Held each Saturday morning over summer starting at 10am (or 9am if it's very hot), these informal 1 hour runs/walks are followed by coffee or brunch. The maps generally have 25 virtual (pretend) controls. There is no charge, just turn up at the designated meeting point. The location for each week will be posted here 1 or 2 days prior.
Next event: Saturday 1 June 2013
Time: 10am
Map: Forest Chase
Setter: X
Meeting point: Car park near Kmart Tyre & Auto, off Pacific Way
Melway ref: Map 62 C2
Latest News
Cremorne
Monday, 17 June 2013
With Melbourne so well covered, it's a treat to have a fresh new map, and this was a particularly tricky one, with numerous small streets and lanes, parks, overpasses and underpasses, and the added complication of the Yarra bike trail with its floating pontoons. There was a lot of detail to read and it was highly enjoyed by the 70 competitors. Thanks Sandy!
Despite the small area, there was plenty of length in the courses (thanks to the long run south of the river) and only three A runners got the lot - Andrew, Jim and Rob filling the top spots. Phil had an easy win on B over a late-returning Stephen, and Philippa pipped Peter by a point to take third. Interestingly, all of the C runners were a minute late so their 3 point penalties were effectively negated. Ray, Pete and Charles all scored 32 points. Andrew power walked his way to a win with 58 points, ahead of Steven on 54. Ros led a contingent on 52 to take third.
So who is looking the goods overall? With the best 10 scores counting, and only 8 events held so far, the frontrunners (and walkers) are those with the highest attendance - Roger, Peter K and Noel on A; Deb, Stephen, me and Philippa on B; Ray, Pete and Ewen on C; and Andrew, Michael, Bernie and Derek on PW. The highest averages (for those with 4 or more events) are held by Jim T and Peter M on A; Stephen and Ray on B; Ewen and Ray on C; and Andrew, Michael and Stephen on PW.
Next week we move away from the city and out to the east. Glenfern Run is at the bottom of the Dandenongs, and there are some significant hills to test your mettle, as well as some long linear stretches of parkland along the creek.
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Cremorne
Monday, 17 June 2013
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Nortons Park
Monday, 27 May 2013
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Research
Monday, 20 May 2013
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The Strand
Sunday, 12 May 2013
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Westerfolds Park
Sunday, 28 April 2013
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Croydon Hills
Sunday, 21 April 2013
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Garden City
Sunday, 14 October 2012
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Clifton Hill
Sunday, 30 September 2012
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Mullum Mullum
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
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Treasury Gardens
Monday, 10 September 2012
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Saturday Series
Welcome to the Saturday Afternoon Series.
Where: Parks and streets in and around Melbourne suburbs
When: 2pm on most Saturdays from April to October.
Cost: $4 per event for adults, $2 for juniors/students
There are three Runners courses (A B & C) and a 1 hour Power Walkers course. All courses are SCORE format.
Refreshments are available after all events. Please stay for a while and bring a plate of food to share. Do not rely on public toilets being available or accessible near start locations on Saturdays.
All Park and Street Orienteering events welcome people of all abilities and ages. There are a range of courses that accommodate both the elite sports person right through to people who are just looking for a good walk to help stay in shape.
Families and friends can participate in groups or individually.
You will always find friendly and helpful people to assist you have an enjoyable experience. Your feedback is always welcome.
Printed programs covering all of Melbourne's Park and Street Orienteering events are available at the events. And of course information is available on this website.
If you have any questions, please Email the series coordinator.
To find out more about Park and Street Orienteering, click here, or
contact us.