South Island secondary schools champs 2026 is incorporated as part of the Canterbury schools orienteering festival.

Events:

The events for 2026 are:

• Day 1: Saturday 12th September – Sprint distance park event. Orua Paeroa. Starts from 1:30 p.m.
• Day 2: Sunday 13th September – Long distance forest event. Bottle Lake. Starts from 10:30 a.m.

This two-day competition has something for everyone. You can choose to orienteer on your own in a Competitive grade if you have orienteering experience; or compete with friends in the Fun competition. We welcome all students, from beginner orienteers who have never orienteered before, to experienced orienteers vying for podium places.