Record 2023 for OHV!
2023 saw a record OHV participation, with 4300 starts over 21 events. And average participation of 208 is one-third higher than 2022
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Welly Rogainers Third over 24 Hours
In their first 24hr rogaine, Welly rogainers Arran Whiteford and Hamish Laing placed 3rd overall in the Australasian Rogaining Champs over the weekend.
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Big Rogaine Finishes in Sunshine
72 teams that took the start in the Big Trig at Whareroa Farm yesterday finished by lazing on the grass in warm sunshine. Top of the 6hr category which reached into the Akatarawa bush was Worms Adrift, while Chilli con Carnage won the 3hr.
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Beautiful Evening in the Bush
Most of our own high fliers were missing from last night's short event in the bush of Oma Rapeti. Though world medallist Tim Robertson, just off a plane for a visit home, was there.
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Life Membership for Simon
This week's AGM reviewed the year past, re-elected the club committee for 2024, and declared Simon Rea a Life Member.
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Beach Orienteering Delights
Perfect weather saw some cooling off in the sea, after last night's short event at Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone.
Thu 23 Nov 2023
Sherlock Triple Star
Sherlock Drew was our star at the NZ Orienteering Champs in Hawkes Bay at the weekend. He was unbeaten in M12A over the sprint, middle and long distance races.
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Top Juniors Fly
Jake McLellan and Nicholas Green have flown back home after an impressive campaign in Australia. Their team "Karahiwi" won the Australian Secondary School Champs overall.
Mon 09 Oct 2023
MTBOers Win in Australia
OHV members contributed to a kiwi win over Australia in MTB-Orienteering around Brisbane at the weekend. While neck and neck at the halfway point, an emphatic 7-1 victory in the Middle Distance sealed the result.
Mon 11 Sep 2023
Young and Old Score at Wainui
Older and younger competitors achieved well at Sunday's Score event in the Wainui Trail Park. Al Cross was second overall while Morag McLellan and Pippin Ford were the top two juniors.
Tue 05 Sep 2023
OHV Bikers in Australia
The Drew family and Nicola Mitchell have got off to a good start in MTBO in Australia ahead of the Aus-NZ Challenge next weekend.
Sun 03 Sep 2023
... And Anchor Amazing Relay Result
Tim and Laura Robertson were both in the amazing NZ Sprint Relay team, which was officially 7th in yesterday's World Cup event.
Fri 04 Aug 2023
Robertsons Lead the Way
Tim posted 6th place in a huge field at yesterday's World Cup sprint in Czechia, while Laura was the best kiwi woman in 17th.
Thu 03 Aug 2023
2023 OY Series Opener at Catchpool - Points Added
100 orienteers kicked off the 2023 OY season at Catchpool Stream today. Scores will be based on a sprint-length Prolog followed by a Middle distance. Nick Smith and Yvette Baker won the Red Long categories.
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Impressive Hutt Results in School Series
Sunday's event at Karori completed the 2023 CSW Classic series, with impressive results for OHV and Hutt Valley schools. There were 5 wins and 10 further top 3 placings.
Thu 27 Jul 2023
School Team Wins Rogaine
An Onslow College team beat all comers in last week's rogaine. "Onslow Hillarities Kaka" scored 900 on the steep East Harbour course, beating the higher-scoring "Worms Adrift" who were 9 minutes late.
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Laing Makes Three from Three
Hamish Laing won the Brooklyn afterwork rogaine on Thursday, making three from three. His partner was Sam Robson.
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Tim and Laura in Massive Relay
OHV members Tim and Laura Robertson at at the huge Jukola Relay in Finland this weekend, and Tim' s team is lying in 4th place.
Sun 18 Jun 2023