Orienteering

Orienteering is a fun, challenging sport where you use a map (and sometimes a compass) to complete a course in an exciting competitive environment. Orienteers may walk or run – fitness is not a necessity, although it does help if a student wants to be competitive. 

Key Season Dates & Information


Orienteering Central Zone Series 

Don’t worry if it’s your first time.  This series is designed to make orienteering an enjoyable experience!!


Wed 12th March at St Mary’s College 

Wed 19th March at Mt Roskill Grammar School 

Wed 26th March at Auckland Grammar School  

Sprint Finals - Sunday 6th April (top runners from each grade will qualify) 


The series fee for orienteering is approx. $15 per event. 


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One Off Events

Sunday 6 April: Orienteering Sprint Champs, Auckland 

Friday 18 - Monday 21 April: NZ Champs, Christchurch

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 April: North Island Secondary Schools Champs, Waiuku

Tuesday 6 May: AKSS Relay Champs

Thursday 22 May: AKSS Individual Champs

Saturday 31 May - Monday 2 June: Kings Birthday Schools' Challenge

Sunday 8 June: AKSS Rogaine Champs

Wednesday 11 June; Eden Park Sprint

Sunday 13 July: New Zealand Secondary Schools Champs Woodhill/Riverhead


Fees

The series fee for orienteering is approx. $15 per event, with regional and nationals tournaments charged separately. These can range from $10-$100 per event depending on location and duration. 


Uniform

Students will need to purchase an EGGS singlet or t-shirt from the School Uniform Shop. Students will also need to supply their own black or blue shorts and sports shoes.

Key Contacts

Sports Coordinator
 Sam Watts: SWatts@eggs.school.nz 

Student Leader
 Saanvi Sabharwal: 22133@apps.eggs.school.nz