An especially big thank you
to Catherine and Dave for their efforts in setting up this event. They are
getting married this coming Saturday and they organised an O event (incl a
memory course – there is quite a lot of extra preparation for that event) just
days out from their big day.
Welcome to orienteering to the newcomers. There were a number of new people along tonight and it was great to have you with us.
Next week we have a new innovation to summer series orienteering – electronic punching and timing. All orienteers who have e-cards – please bring them along. Those of you who don’t own cards – don’t worry – we have cards available for you. For this event there will be no hire charge (but there is a $50 charge if you loose your card so ensure you attach it properly). This is great fun, especially if a few of your friends do the same course – you can compare splits!! Full instructions will be given to any one who has any uncertainty – but it is very easy – easier than using the hole punches. This will be your only chance to try out this system during the summer series so do come and give it a go if you have yet to experience it. The Auckland club has e cards available for sale for $50 if you are planning on attending forest events this year.
Also, don’t forget the night O events in February – keep those evenings free.
Next week we are at Self’s Farm which is accessed off Tidal Rd, Papatoetoe. Map on the Club website to help you find your way there. So next Tuesday (remember this will not seem like a Tuesday as it follows the holiday) (27th) with starts, as usual, from 5:30pm. This is a working farm so we’re sorry but no dogs allowed. We believe that wet feet are on the cards!! – bring footwear you won’t be upset to get a little damp – Malcolm is the setter!!!! No toilets close by the event centre.
The Green Coast New Zealand Rogaine Championships is to be held on 6/7 March – organised by the Auckland Orienteering Club – and we’ve had a number of enquiries about the entry form. This will be available next week at the summer series and we’ll have a webpage address for you by then too.
The Auckland O Club webpages have now become advertisement and popup free. A much more pleasant place to go now. The results of all the Summer Series events are placed there at the same time as they are emailed. You might like to look there for other information too.
