Sat 11th April, 11am-12.30pm - Celebrating Queens Drive Active Travel Trial event

On the middle Saturday of the upcoming school holidays, on Saturday 11th April, we are holding an event across the area currently being run by the DCC as the Active Travel Trial - the closure of a section of Queens Drive.  Usually we are very conscious of planning courses that avoid road crossings, particularly across Queens Dr - but for this event we can cross back and forth safely many times.  

The Trial closes on 19th April, so this weekend is our last chance to utilise this new recreational opportunity in our beautiful Town Belt. 

*** NOTE THE SATURDAY DATE! ***

Event centre corner of Queens Drive and Braid Rd , at the little park where the outdoor table tennis table is. 

3 courses; Hard 4.2km, Medium 2.3km, Easy 1.2km  Planned by Craig Pelvin, Controller Ann Bixley. 

Register here by midnight Tuesday 7th April !!

Sun 19th April, Chatto Creek near Alexandra, OYClassic#2

Foot Orienteering event with 6 course options.

Beginners welcome – help on hand.

Event centre – signposted just north of Chatto Creek

Registration from 11:00 am, Starts anytime

up until 1:30 pm. Course closure 3.30 pm.

Pre-register here by 14th Apr to guarantee your map

2026 Dunedin Schools series

We are trialling a change to the timing of these events,  which are normally held across Term 1.  This year, there will be four events held throughout Term 2. 

1.Sunday 3 May - Club Sprint #1 - Tonga Park, St Clair

2.Sunday 10 May - Forrester Park

3.Sunday 7 June - Club Sprint #2 – Montecillo Park

4.Sunday 14 June - Waiora Scout Camp (TBC)

10am - introductory training session

10:30am - 12 Noon course starts (1min between competitors)

2pm - Course closure

All events open to the public, adults, beginners, and family's welcome.

$5 per student, $10 per adult, and $3 for SportIdent Hire (timing chip) per event

Further information on each event, including registration information will follow shortly.

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Volunteers

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