20/04/2026
2026 WINTER SPRINT SERIES – Overview
Newcastle Orienteering Club, in partnership with Central Coast Orienteers, proudly and excitedly announces the inaugural Winter Sprint Series - four fast, fun and family‑friendly Sunday morning events.
It’s quick, technical and packed with route choice - 8 for all ages and experience levels. Newcomers are welcome at every event.
WHEN
One Sunday morning per month - April through July
STARTS
9:30 – 11:00am
FORMAT
Line‑course sprint orienteering on detailed school/campus maps
PUNCHING
SPORTident
MAIN COURSE
~2.5–3.0 km (several age classes available)
FREE MINI COURSE
~1 km (ideal for kids, beginners and newcomers)
ENTRY CLASSES
Men U13
Men 13-18
Men 19-39,
Men 40-49,
Men 50-59,
Men 60-69,
Men 70+.
Women U13,
Women 13-18,
Women 19-39,
Women 40-49,
Women 50-59,
Women 60-69,
Women 70+.
POINTSCORE
Best 3 of 4 events count toward the 2026 Winter Sprints Series standings.
PRE-ENTRY PREFERRED
Enter on Day will be available.
ENTRY FEES
https://www.newcastleorienteering.asn.au/index.php/about/13-content/1388-entry-fees .
FIRST-TIMERS
"How To Enter As a First Timer" here -
https://newcastleorienteering.asn.au/index.php/13-content/1411-how-to-enter-as-first-timer.
RESTRICTIONS
Dogs, smoking and fires are prohibited from ALL parking, assembly and competition areas.
RULES
Entrants should be familiar with all uncrossable/impassable sprint map symbols and other ONSW Competitors Rules available at....https://onsw.asn.au/images/stories/admin/ONSW%20Manual%204.1%20Competitors%20Rules%20Foot%20O%202025%2010.pdf .
SERIES DATES/LOCATIONS
Winter Sprints #1 - Cooranbong
26 April 2026
Map: Avondale School
Planner: Samantha Howe (NOC)
Info/Entry: https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/24161
Winter Sprints #2 - Green Point
24 May 2026
Map: Green Point Christian College
Planner: Julian Dent (CCO)
Winter Sprints #3 - Terrigal
28 June 2026
Map: Terrigal Beach & Public School
Planner: Julian Dent (CCO)
Winter Sprints #4 - Glendale
26 July 2026
Map: Macquarie College
Planner: Geoff Peel (NCN)
