Orton Bradley OY
- Map:
- Orton Bradley
- Event Type:
- Classic orienteering
- Planner:
- Michael Young
- Controller:
- Jenni Adams
- Co-ordinator:
- Val Fletcher
We are planning to reschedule the postponed Orton Bradley OY to March 29th.
This is still to be confirmed by Orton Bradley.
We will reopen entries once permissions have been confirmed.
There will be an OY on Sunday but no Saturday evening rogaine (or PAPO organised camping).
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=orton-bradley-2026 (Entries will re-open once permissions have been confirmed).
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 18th February.
Pre-entries close: Wednesday prior to event date.
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 |
Length |
Estimate of Climb |
|
White |
Very Easy navigation |
Very short - 1.0km |
70m |
|
Yellow |
Easy navigation |
Short - 1.6km |
100m |
|
Orange |
Moderate navigation |
Medium - 3.2km |
165m |
|
Short Red |
Very hard navigation |
Medium - 3.4km |
195m |
|
Medium Red |
Very hard navigation |
Long - 4.7km |
345m |
|
Long Red |
Very hard navigation |
Very Long 5.8km |
430m |
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. (Note there is also a Orton Bradly park entry cost, see below).
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
Travel to Charteris Bay and enter Orton Bradley Park.
There is a park entry fee of $5 per adult, $1 per child, maximum $10 per car, please pay at the gate on entry.
Event registration and start area is adjacent to parking.
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
Sorry no dogs permitted.