All athletes interested in selection for the 2026 EYOC, JWOC and/or WUOC teams should notify their interest, year of birth, email and cell phone number by 1 March 2026.
Athletes are encouraged to submit their expression of interest early, as those registered will be included in discussions on topics such as accommodation options.
Any questions should be directed to the Senior Selection Panel (senior.selection@orienteering.org.nz).
Senior Selection Panel: Tane Cambridge, Bill Edwards, Kieran Woods
Max Team Size
16 athletes
U16 - 4 men | 4 women
U18 - 4 men | 4 women
Age
U16 – born in 2010 or later
U18 – born in 2008 or later
Competition Events
Sprint | Long
(4 athletes per class)
Relay
(1 team per class)
Max Team Size
12 athletes
6 men | 6 women
Age
Born in 2006 or later
Competition Events
Sprint | Middle | Long
(6 athletes per class)
Mixed Sprint Relay
(3 teams)
Relay
(2 teams per class)
Max Team Size
12 athletes
6 men | 6 women
Age
Born in or between 2001 and 2008
Competition Events
Sprint | Middle | KO Sprint
(6 athletes per class)
Mixed Sprint Relay
(2 teams)
Student Status
Athletes have to be current tertiary students or former students who obtained their academic degree or diploma in the preceding year (2025)