Van Asch farm OY
- Map:
- Van Asch farm
- Event Type:
- Classic orienteering
- Planner:
- Annabel Diprose & Kyla Moore
- Controller:
- Karin Prince
- Co-ordinator:
- Val Fletcher
Van Asch farm 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.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=van-asch-2025
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 21st May.
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 (<1.5km) |
Some |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
Short (1.5-2km) |
Significant |
|
Orange |
Moderate navigation |
Medium (2-3km) |
Significant |
|
Short Red |
Very hard navigation * |
Medium (2-3km) |
Significant |
|
Medium Red |
Very hard navigation * |
Long (3-5km) |
Lots |
|
Long Red |
Very hard navigation * |
Very Long (5-8km) |
Lots |
|
* For Red level courses, fences have been removed from the maps. |
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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 & Payments:
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).
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
Start/finish at Quarry Hill Reserve, Kennedy's Bush. Accessed from the end of Quarry Hill Terrace or Rock Hill Drive.
Parking: Park on Quarry Hill Terrace, Rock Hill Drive or Kennedy's Bush Rd.
Event registration and start area will be 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.