MTBO OY. McLeans Island
- Map:
- McLeans Island
- Event Type:
- MTB orienteering
- Planner:
- Dave Alderson
- Controller:
- Dave Armstrong
- Co-ordinator:
- Jan Harrison
MTBO OY. McLeans Island.
Mountain bike orienteering on the McLeans Island map, a great mix of singletrack and gravel roads. The event will use point-to-point orienteering courses, with six course distances available (corresponding to the 6 OY grades). 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. To gain maximum OY points, enter in your usual OY grade.
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=mcleans-mtbo-2025
Pre-entries close: Wed, 5th March.
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:
Six courses will be available. These correspond to the usual 6 courses available at foot-orienteering event.
Course |
Navigation difficulty |
Approximate Length |
|
White |
Very Easy navigation |
3-5 km |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
5-8 km |
|
Orange |
Moderate technical navigation |
10-12 km |
|
Short Red |
Moderate technical navigation & route choice |
12-15 km |
|
Medium Red |
Moderate technical navigation & route choice |
15-20 km |
|
Long Red |
Moderate technical navigation & route choice |
20-25 km |
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:
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).
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
McLeans Island road from SH1 just north of he airport. Follow signs to McLeans Island Recreation Area.
Parking: Main carpark at McLeans Recreation Area.
Start location: 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.