Training course aimed at NZ MTBO Champs Sprint distance. This will be in a densely tracked 4WD "playground" and we've got examples of this along the river. Sprinting in orienteering is not about busting your boiler but a succession of small decisions that save a few seconds. And maintaining your cool amidst frequent changes of direction and leg length. Strategically placed Sport Ident stations will let you compare your performance with others. NB our SI stations are permanently in beacon mode so contactless punching will be on for those with appropriate SI sticks.

Will be run on low-key principles, print your own map from links below. No entry fee. No printer? Come anyway, someone will have printed spare maps. Welcome to ride in pairs or posses. Parts of course suitable beginners, just don't worry about time or visiting all controls. Sport Ident sticks for hire. El Cheapo $5  mapholders for sale.

Map A covering Melling Bridge is at 1:2500 because things are so intense there.

Map B covers Melling Bridge to Ewen Bridge at 1:5000 the scale we are going to get at the nationals. It has a key showing the colours where you are allowed to ride off-track.

Map C covers Ewen Bridge to Ava Rail Bridge at 1:5000. As the maps are converted from foot-o they are fairly "busy" and those with older eyes who have access to an A3 printer might like to use that for B and C.

The course is about 7.5km, but there are obvious short-cuts which can make 3, 4 or 5km circuits.