Boyle River OY
Boyle River weekend 2024
- Map:
- Boyle River
- Event Type:
- Classic orienteering
- Planner:
- David & Frances Wall
- Controller:
- Pat Bodger
Boyle River OY.
A range of orienteering courses available, with something to suit everyone, from beginners to experts. It includes easy courses for those who are new to the sport and would like to give it a go. All welcome! Event suitable for the whole family.
This event is part of the PAPO OY series, with OY points awarded to PAPO club members.
Entries:
Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events. Member rates will apply to pre-entries.
Entries will open approx 2 weeks prior to the event.
Pre-entries close: Wednesday prior to event date.
Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail.com
Limited enter on the day will be available. Enter on the day will be charged at non-member prices for all entries.
Courses:
The standard six OY courses will be available:
Course |
Navigation difficulty |
Approximate Length |
Estimate of Climb |
|
White |
Very Easy navigation |
Very short (<2km) |
Minimal |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
Short (2-3km) |
Minimal |
|
Orange |
Moderate navigation |
Medium (3-4km) |
Minimal |
|
Short Red |
Very hard navigation |
Medium (3-4km) |
Minimal |
|
Medium Red |
Very hard navigation |
Long (4-6km) |
Minimal |
|
Long Red |
Very hard navigation |
Very Long (7-9km) |
Minimal |
If you are new to orienteering, we recommend entering the White (families and children) or Yellow (adults) course for your first event. If you want more, do an additional course for $2 per map.
Costs:
Standard PAPO costs apply see https://papo.org.nz/faq/costs.
All entries to be paid by credit/debit card at time of entry via the entry system (EnterO), we no longer accept bank transfers for event entries.
Helpers on the day and PAPO members paying with VIP points can choose the VIP points option when paying.
Any other entry queries: Please email PAPOentries@gmail.com
Travel and Parking
Boyle River is around 40 mins from Hanmer Springs on the Lewis Pass Road (SH7).
Parking: <>.
Event registration and start area: Adjacent to parking.
Event timetable:
Registration: From 10am
Start times: 10.30am – 12.30am.
Course closure: 2.30pm
Electronic Punching: SI Air+ will be turned on for this event, bring your SI Air card if you have one. For those without an SI Air card (and anyone hiring a SI card) punch in the usual manner.
Dogs
Sorry no dogs permitted.
Accommodation:
PAPO has booked the lodge at Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre for the Friday and Saturday nights. Bunks and camping are available.
For more information and the booking form see: https://papo.org.nz/series/view/37/boyle-river-weekend-2024