Night OY. Mount Vernon
- Map:
- Mount Vernon
- Event Type:
- Classic orienteering
- Planner:
- Michael Smithson
- Controller:
- Matt Scott
- Co-ordinator:
- Jilt Van Keulen
Night OY. Mount Vernon.
Please note for the Night OY:
- WHISTLES ARE COMPULSORY for this event.
- Absolutely no dogs allowed at the event.
- Bring a good headtorch as it will be dark!
A range of orienteering courses available, with something to suit everyone. There will be the usual six courses available (White, Yellow, Orange, Short Red, Medium Red, Long Red). All courses will be shorter than a daytime OY to account for slower running times in the dark.
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=night-oy-2025
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 4th 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:
The standard six OY courses will be available:
Course |
Navigation difficulty |
Approximate Length |
Estimate of Climb |
|
White |
Very Easy navigation |
1.7km |
75m |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
2.0km |
110m |
|
Orange |
Moderate navigation |
3.0 km |
150m |
|
Short Red |
Very hard navigation |
3.0 km | 150m |
|
Medium Red |
Very hard navigation |
4.1 km | 190m |
|
Long Red |
Very hard navigation |
7.0km |
340m |
If you are new to orienteering, we recommend entering the White (families and children) or Yellow (adults) course for your first event.
Costs:
Standard PAPO costs apply see https://papo.org.nz/faq/costs.
Payments:
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
The Event Centre is located in the Mt Vernon reserve carpark at the southern end of Hillsborough Tce. There is some limited parking available here, otherwise parking is on the street on Hillsborough Tce and Heybridge Lane
Event registration will be located at the Mt Vernon carpark, and there will be a 750m walk with 80m climb to the start. The finish will be adjacent to the event registration.
Event timetable:
Registration: from 5.00pm
Start times: White and yellow starts from 5.30pm (dusk); Orange and red starts from 6:00pm-7.30pm.
Course closure: 9pm
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.