North Harbour Orienteering: Off to a Flying Start!
Last week marked the start of the North Harbour Orienteering Zone Sprint Series. Held at various venues across the Shore over five weeks, this fast-paced series culminates in a high-stakes Sprint Final where the top competitors battle for overall honours.
Westlake Girls had a fantastic start to the season! A huge congratulations to the following students for their impressive results:
Y9 girls (42 competitors in total)
Lacey Gornall – 1st place
Anahya Garimella – 27th place
Y10-11 girls (48 competitors in total)
Brooke Day – 3rd place
Camryn Gornall – 14th place
Y12-13 girls (23 competitors in total)
Cayleigh Blackburn – 3rd place
More than just a race, orienteering is a ‘lifelong fitness sport’ that challenges both the body and the mind. It builds essential skills in navigation, problem-solving, and split-second decision-making as athletes hunt down controls with maximum efficiency.
Well done to everyone who competed—we can’t wait to see what you achieve in the coming weeks!