Enjoy The Outdoors Through Orienteering
What is Orienteering?
Think of it as "The Adventure Sport of Navigation."
It is:
Confidence Building: It teaches students to make quick decisions and trust their own judgment.
Inclusive: It’s not just about who is the fastest runner; it’s about who can think clearly under pressure.
Safe Exploration: The Auckland Schools Series takes place in a controlled environment, making it a safe way for kids to gain independence and enjoy the outdoors.
How it Works:
The Goal: Students must visit all the checkpoints in the correct order in the shortest time possible.
The Strategy: There is no set path! Each student decides their own route—should they take the shortcut through the trees or the fast way around the path?
The Skills: It combines cross-country running with problem-solving. It’s often called “running while playing chess.”
What To Bring?
Active clothes, running shoes (they might get muddy in the forest!), water & some food for after the race. If you have your own compass or SPORTident chip then bring it along as well! If you want to buy some orienteering specific equipment then check out TrailBlaze.First up...
Sprint Series!
Week of 16 February to 28 March 2026
The Auckland Schools Sprint Series is a 5 week series within each of the five regions of Auckland and is open for years 7-8 students and secondary school students. The series culminates in an Auckland Regional Final (2 events on one day) for the top students qualifying from each region.
For those new to orienteering and wanting to
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