Summer Series Results from Macleans
February 8, 2005
Results from courses:   One   Two   Three   Four

A Very Happy New Year to all our Chinese orienteers.

Did you have a swim? We didn’t but would have loved to. We know a lot did – hope you enjoyed it after a warm run around the hills of the region. The sea certainly looked wonderful – it was a great sight looking from the map back to the campermatic and the blue sea behind and then out on to the islands of the gulf – what a beautiful harbour Auckland has. A number of people mentioned that they’d never discovered this part of Auckland before. It is one of the positives of orienteering – you end up going to place you would never otherwise go – and often they are just wonderful. Quite a number of those here tonight had traveled from quite some distance – Kumeu and beyond, Whangaparaoa , a couple from Bennydale too – know where that is?? – we hope you enjoyed your evening in this   rather pleasant part of town. We do appreciate you coming so far.

The courses were challenging too - especially around those tricky school buildings and in the dark green valleys. Thanks to Renee Brocas and controller Dave Stewart for the effort they put into preparing tonight’s event. It was great to have many local residents coming down to try orienteering. Renee, a teacher in the area, had distributed a very large number of brochures and this encouraged many locals to give orienteering a try. We look forward to seeing you at future events. I often wonder what the local residents think on the night of our events, when a quiet neighbourhood suddenly springs to life. Tonight you must have all succeeded in looking as if you were enjoying yourselves as we had lots of folk drop by to find out what we were all doing.

You will notice school names appearing by some competitors names. This event was part of the school series which is just getting underway for 2005. You’ll see more and more school orienteers over the next few weeks. Speak to John Robinson if you want to know more about the school series. Best wishes to all the school teams.

DON”T FORGET THIS THURSDAY NIGHT. We have the first of our two night events. Something not to be missed! It is at Craigavon Park – just about the opposite side of town form Macleans. Craigavon Park is between Blockhouse Bay and Green Bay. The event centre is Connaught St.  Given when it is getting dark at the moment it might be nearly 9pm before the course 1 and 2 runners start. If you are a novice you can always start earlier – we’ll be set up to go from 8:15pm. A light source is a must. A head lamp is great but an ordinary torch works very well – make sure the batteries are fresh – the better the light the easier it is. See you there!!

NEXT WEEK (Tuesday 15th) we are at Western Springs – by that well known stadium (in Stadium Rd). Please bring your mufflers as we’d better be careful we keep the noise to under 85dB. This is one of the prettiest parks in Auckland and there is a good navigational challenge finding your way round all those little lakes. A good grunt up a hill or two for the longer courses too and the opportunity to see and elephant or two if you get lost!!!

Having now mastered park orienteering (including, hopefully a night event this week), we are now getting geared up for a move out into the forest on Sunday mornings. This year we have a four event SUMMER FOREST SERIES starting on 20th February, with the second the following Sunday, on the 27th. Both these events are in Woodhill Forest, on the West coast, north of Kumeu.  MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!! These events are just as relaxed and enjoyable as the park events – the only difference being a change of day and a few more trees around. It is lovely under the canopy of the trees on these hot summers days, and you will find a course every bit as suitable for you, whatever you want to do. To ensure we meet all needs there will be a couple more courses, but the same faces will be at registration to guide you as to which course to choose. As we are in a less public area, we can use our electronic timing, instead of clip cards, so you will have the fun of hearing a little beep each time you dip your e card at a control, and getting a printout of you split times when you finish. Because we a sure that those of you who have not yet tried orienteering in the forest will love it once you have tried, we now have some vouchers available for first time forest orienteers. Ask for one on Thursday night, or at the event next Tuesday. This will give you a completely FREE RUN at one of the Summer Forest Series events – including the hire of your e card. Normal costs for non members are $10 adult, $5 student, $20 family maximum, plus $3/person e card hire (or you can buy one for $50) (members $8, $4, $16). Starts 10.00am to 12.30pm.


Course 1         12.0 km 
1    Mark Lawson               0:59:56                    
2    Martin Peat               1:07:35                    
3    Thomas Reynolds           1:14:10  Westlake Boys     
4    Rudi Hlawatsch            1:18:20                    
5    Jeff Greenwood            1:19:05                    
6    Tim Renton                1:19:27                    
7    Wayne Oxenham             1:19:30                    
8    Andrew Peat               1:19:43                    
9    Dave Crofts               1:24:37                    
10   Chris Salmon              1:34:23                    
11   Christina Renhart         1:35:46                    
12   Malcolm Gawn              1:45:00

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Course 2         5.5 km 

1    Simon Jager               0:37:56  Mt Roskill Grammar
2    Bruce Peat                0:42:33                    
3    Darren Gosse              0:43:17                    
4    Simon Thorpe              0:44:11                    
5    Ian Sydenham              0:45:50                    
6    Shane Blackett            0:46:41                    
7    Martin Spencer            0:47:00                    
8    Allan Janes               0:47:39                    
9    Richard Germann           0:48:00                    
10   Brian Long                0:48:10                    
11   Nick Monteith             0:48:44                    
12=  John Robinson             0:50:00                    
12=  Brian Johnston            0:50:00                    
14   The 3 "Has-Beens"         0:50:50                    
15   Jourdan Harvey            0:51:21  Kings College     
16   Norm Jager                0:51:31                    
17   Mark & Kate Frazerhurst   0:52:12                    
18   Mike Beveridge            0:52:21                    
19   John, Suzanne & Tess      0:52:28                    
20   Imogene Scott             0:53:14  Ak International C
21   Jennifer Trinick          0:55:24                    
22   Annette Orchard           0:56:50                    
23   Stephen Reynolds          0:59:01                    
24   Les Paver                 0:59:03                    
25   Leo Cheng                 0:59:04                    
26   Dan Rechtschatfe          0:59:17  Glendowie College 
27   Toby Scott                0:59:22  Glendowie College 
28   Fleur Greaves             1:00:00                    
29   Miles Paver               1:01:00                    
30   Megan                     1:01:05                    
31   Huia Burt                 1:02:38                    
32   Owen & Carole Means       1:06:11                    
33   David Moorehouse          1:07:23                    
34   Matthew Ng-Wai Shing      1:07:30  Westlake Boys     
35   Nancy Riordan             1:09:00                    
36   SA & SA                   1:10:00                    
37   P & R Wakeman             1:14:51                    
38   Marc Magerkorth           1:15:00  Lynfield College  
39   Jack Mynett-Johnson       1:23:00  Lynfield College  
40   Karen Torkar              1:25:00                    
41   Stephanie Colenbrander    1:32:00  Aged 10           
42   Alina Smirnova            1:34:34  EGGS              
43=  S Keir                    1:35:00                    
43=  Lyndon Walker             1:35:00                    
45=  Lydia Scott               1:36:30  Remuera Int       
45=  Kate Smirnova             1:36:30  Remuera Int       
47   Natalie & Tania           1:39:00                    
48   Ann Jeans                 1:51:00                    
49   Sakinah & Minders         2:08:52

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Course 3         3.2 km 

1    Antoinette Maulder        0:24:33                    
2    Hugo Webb                 0:26:22                    
3    Andrew Germann            0:26:46                    
4    Gene Beveridge            0:30:10                    
5    Matthew Ogden             0:31:02                    
6    Louis Carlyle             0:33:01                    
7    Elke Haag                 0:33:34                    
8    Cath Heppelthwaite        0:34:00                    
9    Nigel Fitch               0:36:13                    
10   Bruce Cassey              0:36:30                    
11   Ben Ng-Wai Shing          0:37:16                    
12   Rebecca Boulton           0:37:40                    
13   Judith Burnie             0:38:18                    
14   David Scott               0:39:28                    
15   Val Robinson              0:40:00                    
16   Alex Weir                 0:40:19                    
17   Shane McNeill             0:40:45  West Lake Boys    
18   David Pacey & Jori Delvo  0:41:00                    
19   M Paitry                  0:41:49                    
20   Tyler Elliott             0:42:44  Westlake Boys     
21   Jane Adams                0:43:00                    
22   Joanna & Andrew Fitch     0:43:10                    
23   Russell Howard            0:43:40                    
24=  Keith Adams               0:45:00                    
24=  Graham & Andrew           0:45:00                    
26   Dave Hay                  0:45:19                    
27   Ewa Glowacka              0:45:59                    
28   Brendon Peat              0:46:00                    
29   Carolyn                   0:47:30                    
30=  Lee Marbeck               0:49:00                    
30=  Trisha Thorpe             0:49:00                    
30=  Doug O'Shea               0:49:00                    
33=  Jill                      0:49:32                    
33=  Maggie Reynolds           0:49:32                    
35   Lynn Ashmore              0:51:35                    
36   Sue & Vic Fitzpatrick     0:52:00                    
37=  Cyndi                     0:53:00                    
37=  Justin Wilson & Mum       0:53:00                    
39   Belinda Sydenham          0:53:20                    
40   Georgia Cattley           0:53:29                    
41   Irene Smirnova            0:53:40                    
42   Colin & Marianne          0:53:45                    
43   Liz P & Ross              0:55:42                    
44   Min & Bex                 0:55:56                    
45   Yoshiko Lignon            0:56:33  Westlake Girls    
46=  Aiko Lignon               0:57:00  Westlake Girls    
46=  Simon Goodall             0:57:00                    
46=  Justin Tregenza           0:57:00                    
49=  Philippa McBride          0:59:00  Westlake Girls    
49=  Sam Hensley               0:59:00                    
49=  Min Jin                   0:59:00                    
49=  Cindy, Bruce, Kalen &    
     Paige                     0:59:00                 
49=  Anon                      0:59:00                    
49=  Norman Hensley            0:59:00                    
49=  Natalie & Chris           0:59:00                    
56   Bob Lindop                1:01:00                    
57=  Jenny Chu                 1:05:00  Westlake Girls    
57=  Jane Lusby & Alan        
     Coberoft                  1:05:00                 
57=  Nicola Harris             1:05:00                    
60   Keith Spencer-Edgar       1:07:00                    
61   Dale Hewitt               1:07:45                    
62=  Paula Fisher              1:09:00                    
62=  Bianca                    1:09:00                    
62=  Shaun Larkin              1:09:00  Aged 7            
62=  David Larkin              1:09:00  Aged 5            
66=  Taitum Bohm               1:12:00                    
66=  Jurger Bohm               1:12:00                    
68   H & H                     1:13:00                    
69   R Bennett                 1:14:00                    
70   Katrina & Abbey Paterson  1:15:00                    
71   Tyron Zeelie              1:16:00                    
72   Simon                     1:28:00                    
73   Jay Ahn                   1:58:00  Macleans College  
74   Jimmy Hsiao               1:59:00  Macleans College  
     Owen Means                0:25:55  2nd run

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Course 4         2.0 km 

1    Benjamin Reynolds         0:19:29                    
2=   Brendon Murphy            0:21:00  Farm Cove Int     
2=   Joshua Murphy             0:21:00  Sunny Hills Primar
4=   Andrew Smith              0:25:00  Macleans College  
4=   Adrienne Lovell           0:25:00                    
6    Mandy McBride             0:25:30  Westlake Girls    
7    Gillian                   0:26:00                    
8    Matthew Warner            0:28:00                    
9    Rory Buckman              0:32:00                    
10   Michelle Goodall          0:33:33                    
11=  Lisa Tregenza             0:36:00                    
11=  Alex                      0:36:00                    
13=  Ian Buckman               0:37:00                    
13=  Chris Paterson            0:37:00                    
15=  Anna, Nick, Big Jen &    
     Charlie                   0:38:00                 
15=  Nathan Larkin             0:38:00  Aged 3            
17   Holly                     0:40:00  Aged 7            
18   James Sydenham            0:41:40                    
19   Adelle Kupa               0:42:00                    
20=  Aimee Wilson & Pappa      0:43:00                    
20=  Rose                      0:43:00  Aged 4            
22=  Sophia                    0:45:00                    
22=  Maiya                     0:45:00                    
24   M & E Buys                0:58:00                    
     Nicholas Keenan                         
     Christopher Keenan                         
     Gerard Keenan

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