Welcome to OBOP Summer Nav 2025!
Come along and enjoy these weekly evening rogaines in Tauranga and Rotorua during February and March. Our first events are on Wednesday 12th February in Rotorua and Thursday 13th February in Tauranga..
Come along and enjoy these weekly evening rogaines in Tauranga and Rotorua during February and March. Our first events are on Wednesday 12th February in Rotorua and Thursday 13th February in Tauranga..
About Summer Nav
OBOP Summer Nav is a series of 60 minute rogaines set in local parks and streets.
In a rogaine you try and visit as many controls as you can in the time allowed, in this case 60 minutes. You will receive a SPORTident card or divver when you register and you need to punch in the box which corresponds to the number on the control, proving that you have visited the control. There will be 30 controls, with 10 controls worth 10 points (numbers 1-10), 10 controls worth 20 points (numbers 11-20), and 10 controls worth 30 points (21 to 30).
When you visit registration you will also receive a map which will have the controls marked on it. If you have never done an orienteering event before ask one of the event officials to give you some pointers.
You will be able to start within a time window. You will be responsible for recording your start time and finish time, and handing in your dibber and/or clip card at the finish.
You can do the rogaine individually, as a family, or with other friends. You can go as easy or hard as you like.
Note no dogs are permitted at any events based or passing through school grounds.
We will also be running an Inter Schools Competition from Rotorua events - more details on this below. And note the entry requirements if you are attending with groups of school children.
In a rogaine you try and visit as many controls as you can in the time allowed, in this case 60 minutes. You will receive a SPORTident card or divver when you register and you need to punch in the box which corresponds to the number on the control, proving that you have visited the control. There will be 30 controls, with 10 controls worth 10 points (numbers 1-10), 10 controls worth 20 points (numbers 11-20), and 10 controls worth 30 points (21 to 30).
When you visit registration you will also receive a map which will have the controls marked on it. If you have never done an orienteering event before ask one of the event officials to give you some pointers.
You will be able to start within a time window. You will be responsible for recording your start time and finish time, and handing in your dibber and/or clip card at the finish.
You can do the rogaine individually, as a family, or with other friends. You can go as easy or hard as you like.
Note no dogs are permitted at any events based or passing through school grounds.
We will also be running an Inter Schools Competition from Rotorua events - more details on this below. And note the entry requirements if you are attending with groups of school children.
Event Schedule
The event directions and locations of some event headquarters will be add closer to the event dates.
Timings
ROTORUA - WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
- Registration opens 4.15pm.
- Start times from 4.30pm to 6pm.
- Course closure 7pm.
- Registration opens 4.45pm.
- Start times from 5pm to 6.30pm,
- Course closure 7.30pm.
Entry
Pre-register for your Summer Nav Series Ticket or turn up and enter on the day.
For those of you planning on doing most of the events we encourage you to pre-register HERE to purchase a Summer Nav Series Ticket. This saves you significant costs (with further discounts for OBOP members) and avoids you having to bring cash to each event. You need to pre-register by the evening of Monday 10th February.
Note you will need to renew your OBOP membership for 2025 to qualify for the OBOP member discount. Go to the Membership page on the OBOP website or if you are not sure how to do this contact [email protected].
Don't forget to bring cash for your entry if you have not purchased a series ticket.
Entry fees are as follows:
For those of you planning on doing most of the events we encourage you to pre-register HERE to purchase a Summer Nav Series Ticket. This saves you significant costs (with further discounts for OBOP members) and avoids you having to bring cash to each event. You need to pre-register by the evening of Monday 10th February.
Note you will need to renew your OBOP membership for 2025 to qualify for the OBOP member discount. Go to the Membership page on the OBOP website or if you are not sure how to do this contact [email protected].
Don't forget to bring cash for your entry if you have not purchased a series ticket.
Entry fees are as follows:
Timing System
This year we will be using our SPORTident timing system for the collection of times and points for results.
You will receive a SPORTident dibber (SIAC) at registration and, if not previously registered, you will need to enter your details on a tablet or using your own device. Follow the instructions provided.
If you have your own dibber we suggest you pre-register with this number and bring it on the day.
You will receive a SPORTident dibber (SIAC) at registration and, if not previously registered, you will need to enter your details on a tablet or using your own device. Follow the instructions provided.
If you have your own dibber we suggest you pre-register with this number and bring it on the day.
Schools Entries
If you are bringing a large school group (5 or more people) you must complete the attached Pre-Entry Form HERE and hand it to the event officials at registration.
If you are bringing a large school group (5 or more people) you must complete the attached Pre-Entry Form HERE and hand it to the event officials at registration.
- OBOP will invoice your school separately for the amounts owing. You do not need to pay cash on the day.
- Students will still need to come to registration to receive a SIAC dibber and self register on the tablet or their own device.
What to Bring
- Suitable running or walking clothing and footwear.
- Water - there will be no water provided.
- Cash for your entry.
- A compass can be useful, but not essential.
Inter Schools Competition
We will be running an Inter Schools Competition as part of our 2025 Summer Nav series.
Students must indicate what school they attend when the enter and must compete individually to be eligible for the placegetter points..
PRIZES
We will give the secondary school and primary + intermediate school with the most points for each of Rotorua and Tauranga a free team entry into the 2025 Great Forest Rogaine (4 categories total). Schools from other locations will can nominate which area they want to sit within.
POINTS CALCULATION
Every student who participates gets 1 point (individual or if in team).
In each School's category, 1st place getter will get 6 points, 2nd gets 4 points and 3rd gets 2 points.
Students must indicate what school they attend when the enter and must compete individually to be eligible for the placegetter points..
PRIZES
We will give the secondary school and primary + intermediate school with the most points for each of Rotorua and Tauranga a free team entry into the 2025 Great Forest Rogaine (4 categories total). Schools from other locations will can nominate which area they want to sit within.
POINTS CALCULATION
Every student who participates gets 1 point (individual or if in team).
In each School's category, 1st place getter will get 6 points, 2nd gets 4 points and 3rd gets 2 points.
Bad Weather Arrangements
The events will go ahead even if it is raining or in the case of other general bad weather.
However, in the case of a serious or extreme weather event, which potentially puts the safety of competitors and competitors at risk, OBOP will postpone or cancel the affected event. A post will be put up on the OBOP Facebook page prior to 3pm on the day of the event.
However, in the case of a serious or extreme weather event, which potentially puts the safety of competitors and competitors at risk, OBOP will postpone or cancel the affected event. A post will be put up on the OBOP Facebook page prior to 3pm on the day of the event.
