Woodend orienteering
Sunday 28 June 2026
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.
Coaching for school students:
We will have coaching available for school students at the Woodend event. Come to registration between 10am-11am where there will be experienced coaches available to provide advice. A great opportunity for those planning to run at NZSS champs in July.
Entries:
Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=woodend-2026
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 24th June.
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:
Five courses will be available:
Course |
Navigation difficulty |
Approximate Length |
Estimate of Climb |
|
White |
Very Easy navigation |
Very short (1.5km) |
Minimal |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
Short (1.8km) |
Minimal |
|
Orange |
Moderate navigation |
Medium (3.1km) |
Minimal |
|
Short Red |
Very hard navigation |
Medium (3.7km) |
Minimal |
|
Medium Red |
Very hard navigation |
Long (5km) |
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 & Payments:
Standard PAPO costs apply see https://papo.org.nz/faq/costs.
For families going round the course together or caregivers accompanying their children, only the Juniors need to register & pay, the accompanying adults go free.
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
SH1 north of Christchurch to Woodend town. Turn off towards Woodend Beach on Woodend Beach Road.. Parking, event centre, adjacent playground and public toilets at the end of Woodend Beach Road.
Event timetable:
Registration: From 10am
Start times: 10.30am – 12.30am.
Course closure: 2.30pm
Electronic Punching:
This event will use Sportident timing with Air mode enabled; standard SI sticks can be used, punch the controls in the usual manner.
Both standard SI sticks and SI Air+ are now available for hire. SI Air+ is only available as a pre-entry option.
Standard SI hire for $2 is recommended for those new to orienteering.
Dogs
Dogs under effective control are allowed
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