Central Orienteering Championship - Taranaki
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Central Orienteering Championship - Taranaki
Orienteering Taranaki will host the Pokapū (Central) Regional Championships on 23 and 24 January 2027. The weekend comprises three events: Middle, Sprint and Long distance, held across multiple venues in the Taranaki region.
The Middle Distance uses a new map near Opunake, described as classic Taranaki terrain with a mix of farmland and native bush. The Sprint is set in Pukeiti Gardens, a complex garden environment used previously for a regional sprint championship. The Long Distance takes place at Hurworth on farmland with steeper sections and areas of native bush.
Championship classes are offered across junior, open, masters and elite age grades. Recreational, easy and very easy courses are provided for newer and non-championship competitors. All races will use SportIdent electronic punching, with SI Air+ contactless punching available for competitors with SIAC cards.
Each event arena will include registration, toilets, first aid, the finish and an unofficial O-Lynx results display. Embargoes apply to all maps; competitors must not bring previous physical or digital maps into the competition arenas, and specific local embargo rules will apply. The events will be conducted under the latest Orienteering New Zealand competition rules, with complaints and protests handled under those rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
