​​​​​​​ROSMINI ORIENTEERING

Our Programme

Whether you are a seasoned navigator or a student looking to test your speed and strategy in the great outdoors, the Rosmini Orienteering Programme offers a fantastic way to challenge both mind and body. Orienteering isn’t just a race; it’s about making split-second decisions under pressure while navigating diverse terrains using only a map and compass.

Our programme caters to all year levels (Year 7–13) and focuses on building confidence, map-reading skills, and teamwork. From local after-school sprint series to national championships in Christchurch, there is an event for every skill level.

Parent Support

The success of the Rosmini Orienteering programme is entirely reliant on parent support. Because events are held at various parks, schools, and rural farms across Auckland and beyond, we cannot run this programme without you.

We require parental assistance with:

  • Transport: Getting our athletes to and from event locations.
  • Event Management: On-site supervision and basic management during the competitions.
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Please indicate your ability to help when registering your son for the season.


Contacts

Sports Departmentsports@rosmini.school.nz​​​​​​​


CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

North Harbour Intermediate Orienteering Zone Day

Monday 4th May 2026
​​​​​​​Onepoto Domain, Tarahanga Street (off Sylvan Avenue), Northcote

  • Event Type: Team Event (Minimum 4 students, Maximum 6 per team).

  • Grades: Year 7 Boys / Year 8 Boys

  • Distance: approximately 1.6 km

College Sport Sprint Series

College Sport Events:

  • Thursday 19 February - Birkenhead College/Birkdale Intermediate
  • Thursday 26 February - Pinehurst School
  • Thursday 5 March - Takapuna Grammar School
  • Thursday 12 March - Long Bay College/Long Bay Primary School
  • Thursday 19 March - Murray’s Bay Intermediate/ Murray’s Bay Primary School

Time: Weekly Competitions held from 4 – 6 pm

Eligibility: U19 as at 1st January 2026.

Age Groups:

  • Year 9 - Junior
  • Year 10 & 11 - Intermediate
  • Year 12 & 13 - Senior


Year 7 and 8 need to enter through the TrailBlaze Events website. For more information, please visit these websites https://events.trailblazenz.com/ https://schoolsorienteering.co.nz


Sprint Finals:
Sunday 29 March
Top runners in each grade from all zones

College Sport Relay Orienteering

Thursday 30 April 2026
Muirs Farm, Waiuku

Age Groups

  • Year 7 & 8
  • Year 9 - Junior
  • Year 10 & 11 - Intermediate
  • Year 12 & 13 - Senior

3-person team.

College Sport Individual Championship
Tuesday 12 May

Auckland Schools Rogaine Championship​​​​​​​
Sunday 14 June
Venue TBC (North-West)
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NATIONAL EVENTS

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​North Island Secondary School Champs
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Fri 17 Apr 2026 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
​​​​​​​New Plymouth

NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships

Thu 16 Jul 2026 - Sat 18 Jul 2026
Christchurch
​​​​​​​Forest events north of Christchurch. Sprint at Lincoln University​​​​​​​

Age Groups

  • Year 7 & 8
  • Year 9 - Junior
  • Year 10 & 11 - Intermediate
  • Year 12 & 13 - Senior


Teams are 3-person.

Events

  • Thursday 16th July 2026 - NZSS orienteering Relay. Kairaki, Waimakariri District.Mass start at 1pm.
  • Friday 17th July 2026 - NZSS orienteering Long Distance. Waikuku, Waimakariri District.Starts from 10.00am.
  • Saturday 18th July 2026 -NZSS orienteering Sprint. Lincoln University.Starts from 10.00am.

NZ Secondary Schools Rogaine Champs
Sunday 19th July
​​​​​​​Port Hills, Christchurch