One Week to go for Waitangi Entries

There is just one week to go as of today for entries to the Waitangi Summer Carnival for 2008.

The carnival is in its third year, and after having 300 unique competitors last year it looks well on track to surpass that for the 2008 edition.   2008 sees the event feature a 4-stage test match between Australia and New Zealands finest elite orienteers, as well as the trial races for the Junior World Orientering Champs team for NZ amongst other things.  Very importantly for international competitors the event features two World Ranking Events.

2008 sees the event being a small roadtrip, starting in Taupo for 2 days before heading up to Hamilton for 3 and ending in Auckland for the final 4 days.  This ensures competitors will experience great terrain from all over the top of the North Island, as well as great variability in the types of terrain encountered.

Amongst many highlights, one event that is sure to be enjoyed by all is "Katoa Po" which is the annual night relays.  Taupo Orienteering Club has moved their event forward from its normal late March slot, to join the carnival in anticipation of getting higher numbers for the event.  This bet has paid off big time, with the event seeing numbers it has not seen in years.

The event also features New Zealands first sprint World Ranking Event for elites.  This is being held on Monday 4th February at Waikato University, which promises to have actioned packed racing for all who attend to race and/or watch.  There is to be a social function that evening at the University, so make sure you attend.

So what are you waiting for? Check it out here.  Come and join the fun, enter now!