Boyle River OY

Boyle River weekend 2024

Sunday 17 November 2024
Map:
Boyle River
Event Type:
Classic orienteering
Planner:
David & Frances Wall
Controller:
Pat Bodger
Co-ordinator:
Val Fletcher

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.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=boyle-2024
Pre-entries close: Tuesday  12th November.
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: Boyle River carparking.
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