Upcoming Events

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.

NZ secondary schools Relay.

NZ Secondary Schools orienteering champs 2026

Thursday 16 July 2026

NZ secondary schools Relay. Kairaki. For more information on the NZSS events see the NZSS website:  NZSS Orienteering Champs website  

NZ secondary schools Long Distance.

NZ Secondary Schools orienteering champs 2026

Friday 17 July 2026

NZ secondary schools Long Distance. Waikuku. For more information on the NZSS events, see the NZSS website:  NZSS Orienteering Champs website  

NZ secondary schools Sprint.

NZ Secondary Schools orienteering champs 2026

Saturday 18 July 2026

NZ secondary schools Sprint. Lincoln University.   For more information on the NZSS events, see the NZSS website:  NZSS Orienteering Champs website  

NZ secondary schools Rogaine

NZ Secondary Schools orienteering champs 2026

Sunday 19 July 2026

NZ secondary schools Rogaine. Port Hills. For more information on the NZSS events, see the NZSS website:  NZSS Orienteering Champs website  

Port Hills Rogaine

Sunday 19 July 2026

A 2hr rogaine running alongside the NZ Secondary schools rogaine champs. The Public rogaine starts after and finishes before the schools rogaine.   Entries: Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events.   *Enter here: https://entero. co. nz/evento. php?eventName=nzssp-2026* Pre-entries close: Monday 13th July. Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail. com[mailto:PAPOentries@gmail.

UCOC Ultrasprint day

Saturday 8 August 2026

Event organised by UCOC (University of Canterbury orienteering club). The Ultrasprint day is a series of 9 short sprints around the university and central Christchurch.  

Double sprint OY. UC & Kirkwood/Ilam schools

Sunday 23 August 2026

Double sprint OY. University of Canterbury & Kirkwood/Ilam schools. Two sprints in one day, do one or do both to score the Orienteer of the Year (OY) points. Courses suitable for everyone from beginners to sprint champions.

Double sprint OY. UC Halls & Ilam Gardens

Sunday 23 August 2026

Double sprint OY. UC Halls & Ilam Gardens. Two sprints in one day, do one or do both to score the Orienteer of the Year (OY) points. Courses suitable for everyone from beginners to sprint champions.