This year, we are extending our Xmas event to be a full weekend of sprints across Banks Peninsula.
For more information about all 3 races over the weekend see Xmas Sprints 2025 Bulletin.
Camping available at Le Bons Bay on Saturday night. $10 per person including use of the hall and BBQ. There is a small kitchen in the hall so we recommend bringing your own cooking facilities. No sleeping in the hall, bring a tent/campervan. Camping is paid on the night, either cash or bank transfer (ask organisers on the night).
After the Sunday event at Akaroa, we will have the end of year prizegiving & social at around 1pm. We will be presenting the 2024 trophies for the OY series, most improved orienteers and volunteer awards. There will also be a sausage sizzle as a fundraiser for Juniors travelling to orienteering events.
Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events. Member rates will apply to pre-entries.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=xmas-2024
Pre-entries close: Wednesday 27th 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.
3 courses available for each sprint:
Costs & Payments:
Entry costs for each of the 3 races:
| Entry type | Members | Non-members |
| Senior | $10 | $18 |
| Junior or full time student | $6 | $10 |
| Maximum for family | $25 | $40 |
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
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.