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South West Orienteering Trekkers (also known as SWOT) is a member of Orienteering Western Australia and is registered with the Department of Sport and Recreation in Western Australia

SWOT have been holding orienteering events for more than 30 years.

SWOT's activities are centered around Bunbury, Western Australia and events are run from February to October each year. There are two main event categories of events, "Summer Series" and "Bush" or "Winter Events".

Governance
As an incorporated association in Western Australia, South West Orienteering Trekkers is required by law to be governed by a management committee. An Annual General Meeting is required yearly and is held in January to select the Committee members for the coming orienteering season.

History
1985 - Founded by OAWA [Further Detail required]

In 2012 SWOT participated in a City of Bunbury programme to encourage participation in sport. The Count Me In programme for primary school age children was funded by the Diability Services Commission.

20xx Publishing of the History Orienteering WA including a significant section on the History of SWOT. [Citation Needed]

2014 Celebrations for the clubs 30th Anniversary.

Sprint the South West was run but SWOT in 2014. Following on from the National Championships in October, Sprint the South West was a series of 4 sprint events, 2 run in Bunbury and 2 in the Margaret river region. The event was deemed a success with over 130 athletes from all parts of Australia and several international visitors.

Orienteering Events
Summer Series events are held in Feb-Apil/May and usually run on street courses in the populated areas in and around Bunbury. As the weather at this time can be hot and dry, these events are held in the late afternoon, missing the heat of the day. Winter Events are held between May and October and utilise Parks, Reserves, Farms and Forrest in the South West of Western Australia.

Funding
Grants