The Orewa College Orienteering Team kicked off the 2025 Sprint Series at Birkenhead College with outstanding results. Read about our top performers and how the sport is growing at Orewa College.

OC Orienteering Team Kicks Off the Sprint Series with Outstanding Results

The Orewa College Orienteering Team has launched into the 2025 season with a fantastic first event in the Sprint Series. Competing at Birkenhead College on Thursday, 27th February, our 59 students joined over 500 athletes from across the North Shore in a challenging and exciting competition.

Standout Performances

Several OC students secured top placings, showcasing skill, determination, and enthusiasm:

• 🏆 Harper Tipene – 1st place (Year 10/11 Girls)

• 🥈 Lacey Gornall – 2nd place (Year 8 Girls)

• 🥈 Ellie Boreham & Farrah Sweeney – 2nd equal (Year 7 Girls) [First-ever competition]

• 🥉 Daniel Van Zyl & Matt Dodds – 3rd equal (Year 7 Boys) [First-ever competition]

• 6️⃣ Maia Wait – 6th place (Year 9 Girls)

• 7️⃣ Julian Roberts – 7th place (Year 9 Boys)

• 9️⃣ Bruno McLeod – 9th place (Year 12/13 Boys)

• 🔟 Aidan Young – 10th place (Year 10/11 Boys)

Orienteering on the Rise

The sport continues to gain popularity at Orewa College, with many first-time competitors giving it a go and delivering incredible performances. "It's fantastic to see orienteering growing in popularity at Orewa College, with so many new faces giving the sport a go and loving every second of it!" says Tristan William, TIC Orienteering

Looking Ahead

With the season now underway, the team is eager to build on this strong start. Upcoming events in the Sprint Series will provide more opportunities for students to test their skills and push their limits.

Ngā mihi to all our competitors for their hard work and achievements. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds! Keep an eye on this page for more updates and results.