Event Programme

Online entry is now available here.

Entries close midnight Sunday 16th November

Saturday 22 Nov	Sprint Planner: Viv Prince Controller: Dave Armstrong	Morning (start times from 9.30am start)	Unofficial warm-up event
	Long Planner: Alister Metherell Controller: Josie Boland	Afternoon (start times from midday)	Official Nationals title event Award ceremony over evening dinner function
Sunday 23 Nov	Rogaine Planner: Alister Metherell Controller: Graeme Read	Morning (Mass start at 10am, finish at 12 noon or 2pm)	Score event with 2 and 4 hour options, ending 2pm with short prize-giving to follow

The Rules

The competition will be run under the Orienteering NZ MTBO rules. View or download the MTBO rules.This third version of MTBO Rules for New Zealand has been revised after the Otago and Woodhill2Whaka Carnivals.

A master legend with mock-up map is available here.

Sport Ident (SI) is required for all competitors - ensure you record with your registration. SI sticks can be hired from PAPO for the weekend via the registration process (and handed over on-site with your registration pack).

Junior class is for competitors who are aged up to 20 years i.e. born in 1994 or later.

All the courses are for individual competition with interval starts. However we're absolutely happy for recreational class to ride in pairs or groups (up to 4) - just declare your class as 'recreational group' in the registration process with one name.

The Courses

The Hanmer Forest MTBO map is being completely updated with some new areas and tracks included. Courses will provide a mix of single track and forest roads, most of which offer fast riding. The forest is about 80% coniferous and 20% cut over forest or open land. Terrain is about 50% moderately steep gully spur, 50% relatively flat, but most roads and tracks have gradients suitable for riding up as well as down. And did we mention that you should expect hills?!

The courses include sections of forest and public roads which are open to traffic. Road rules must be followed at all times. Keep to the left and beware of other traffic at intersections.

Exact courses and combinations of grades on courses for the Classic will almost certainly follow the guidelines found in the rules above.

As the Sprint is not a championship there will probably be fewer courses offered with combined classes.

The Rogaine 4 hour event is likely to have more than 30 controls - for those of you who are high-scoring competitors ensure you have sufficient Sport Ident capacity (or carry two).

The following are expected winning times:

NZ MTBO Championship classes and winning times (minutes)
	Long	Sprint
M/W under 14	40	22
M/W under 16	60	22
M/W under 20	90	22
M Open	110	22
W Open	110	22
M/W 40+	95	22
M/W 50+	90	22
M/W 60+	85	22
M/W 70+	80	22

Course	Mens Classes	Womens Classes	Groups and Rec	Long (% of C1)	Approx length (km)
1	M Open, M-20 sprint only			100	tba
2	M-20 (not sprint), M40	W Open	C2Rec	80	tba
3	M50	W-20, W40	C3Rec	65	tba
4	M-16, M60	W50	C4Rec	56	tba
5 (physically easy)	M-14, M70	W-16, W60	C5Rec	46	tba
6 (physically easy)		W-14, W70	C6Rec	36	tba

Rogaine
Courses	Classes
2 hour	Male individual, Female individual, Team (2-4)
4 hour	Male individual, Female individual, Team (2-4)

All welcome!

We are also offering Recreational (non-competitive) grades as above, so that new-comers and family can enjoy the experience of the MTBO. This can be individual, pairs or groups. Groups (max 4 people) and non-competitive riders may enter the Recreational grades which will be offered on some courses.

Entry Fees

1. Registration fee per course per person

   		NZ or International Orienteering Club member	Non-member
   Sprint	Adult	$15	$25
   	Junior	$10	$20
   	Team (2-4)	$30	$50
   	Junior Team	$20	$40
   	Family Team (including a junior)	$25	$45
   Classic	Adult	$25	$35
   	Junior	$15	$25
   	Team (2-4)	$50	$70
   	Junior Team	$40	$50
   	Family Team (including a junior)	$35	$60
   Rogaine	Adult	$25	$35
   	Junior	$15	$25
   	Team (2-4)	$50	$70
   	Junior Team	$30	$50
   	Family Team (including a junior)	$40	$60

   Note for multiple courses individual fees apply. Orienteering Club members must be paid up and include their club name in the registration process.

2. Track fee per person

   Applies for person (regardless of how many courses entered)	Adult or Junior	$10
   	Team (2-4)	$20

   Note that this fee includes some funds that go back into track building in the Hanmer Springs Forest. The MTBO event would not be possible without the SUPERB efforts of local support, Hurunui District Council, Rayonier and local farmers providing permission for us to access their land. Please ensure you treat all the areas you ride with respect - close gates, keep away from stock, never leave rubbish, don't damage tracks and be courteous to other riders and walkers.

3. Optional costs (available with registration)

   Dinner function Saturday evening	Adult or Junior	$27
   Hire of Sport Ident for 1 or 2 days	Adult or Junior	$3 per person
   Accommodation at the event centre, Hanmer Spring Forest Camp for Friday and/or Saturday nights	Refer to the accommodation section for more information	From $28 per person per night in shared rooms, communal kitchen and bathrooms

Note that if you don't have a map board or other MTBO snazzy accessories, MapSport will be on-site with items to purchase and there may also be some available to hire. To ensure you are all set best to go shopping online in advance at MapSport.

What if it's cancelled?

In the unlikely case of the event being cancelled for reasons beyond the control of PAPO then any refunds (if available) will be advised after all the expenses have been paid, including those relating to pre-booked accommodation and dinner.

How can I register?

Entries have now closed.

How can I pay?

You will receive and email confirming your entry and giving you a reference number and instructions for payment of fees by direct credit.

Late registrations and those done on the day will be subject to availability and a surcharge and cash payment will be required.

What's on the menu at the Dinner function?

• Soup of the day
• Beef roast with rich merlot sauce
• Chicken curry
• Seasonal vegetables
• Roast potatoes
• Rice
• Salads
• Pavlova with hot berries and ice cream