Battle Of the Bays - Sunday 17th November 2024
at Whakaipo Bay
With agreement from HBOC and OBOP, this magnificent trophy from an earlier age is for the third time in recent history up for grabs between HBOC, OBOP and Taupo. It was last won in April 2022 by OBOP.
Venue: - Whakaipo Bay
Event information:
Courses: - 6 courses have been planned that will be suitable for all ages and abilities.
Planner: Rolf Wagner
Controller: Lyndon Haugh
The classes for the competition are as in the table below, but teams and those who prefer a
course not as per the age classes, can of course enter in any course they prefer. i.e. Red long open....
| Courses | Distance (tbc) | Competition Classes | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Long | 5.5km | M20 M21 M40 | Red Long Open |
| Red Medium | 4.5km | M16 M50 W20 W21 W40 | Red Medium Open |
| Red Short | 3.0km | M60 W16 W50 W60 | Red Short Open |
| Orange | 3.1km | M14 W14 | Orange Open |
| Yellow | 2.2km | M12 W12 | Yellow Open |
| White | 1.7km | M10 W10 | White Open |
Competition Rules:
The objective of the competition is:
1. Everyone who enters a course in their age class counts towards the result.
2. There is some recognition to encourage more club members to take part.
Points based on average of time of qualifying club members in each course.
1st = 7 points
2nd = 5 points
3rd = 2 points
No entries = Take the next available points i.e. If the 2 other clubs have members on the course then take 3rd = 2 points
If there are more than 3 entries from a club in any course, multiply the points for that course by 1.5
Entry Fees:
• Seniors $15 for club members
• Juniors $10 for club members
• Juniors under 12 years $0
• Additional $5 for non-club members
• Hire SIcards will be available at $3
• A limited number of maps are available on the day. A $5 On-the-Day fee will be added to these entries.
• Team entries are available.
Registration: - Online
before Thursday 14th November, 11:59pm
Start times: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Course Closure: 3pm
Swim: Of course the Lake is right there to help you cool off after your run.
For further information contact Lyndon on 027 444 6708 or email
entries@taupoorienteering.nz