Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
'GREEN. GO. ART' City Orienteering Fun Day

 

"GREEN. GO. ART" is an orienteering event designed for youth and families. Aims to encourage participants to explore Sha Tin Park and its surrounding community through physical and mental challenges, discovering hidden stories and cultural treasures, while infusing vibrant energy into the community.

 

The Orienteering Fun Day is divided into two formats: cross-country and score. Participants can choose the appropriate method based on their interests and fitness levels. Orienteering aims to test participants' navigation skills, physical endurance, and teamwork spirit.

 

Carnival

Date: April 5, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Sha Tin Park
 

Orienteering Competition

Date: April 5, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Competition Duration: 1.5 hours
Location: New Territories, Sha Tin Park and its surroundings
Start and Award Ceremony: Sha Tin Park
Registration Fee: Score: $100 per team /  Cross-country: $50 per person (includes participation certificate, souvenir, and insurance)

 

Orienteering Competition Briefing

To help participants better understand the competition rules, each participant/team may send a member to the briefing arranged by the organizers.

Date: March 28, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Headquarters (8 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon)
Content: 1. Competition rules and important notes
2. Orienteering map reading
3. Introduction to basic orienteering techniques
4. Competition strategies
5. Use of electronic control cards 。

 

Participation Categories

Score Format (★ for easy, ★★ for moderate)

Group	Number of Participants	Quota	Eligibility
Experience ★	2-4	200	Must include at least one child aged 12 or below and at least one adult aged 18 or above.
Challenge ★★	2-4	150	No age limit. *Participants aged 12 or below must be accompanied by at least one adult aged 18 or above.

*Participants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent. (Age as of January 1, 2025)

 

Cross-Country Format

Group	Number of Participants	Eligibility
Open (M0)	1	Male aged 18-65
Open (W0)	1	Female aged 18-65
High School (M1)	1人	Male aged 16-18
High School (W1)	1人	Female aged 16-18
Junior High (M2)）	1人	Male aged 12-15
Junior High (W2)	1人	Female aged 12-15
Upper Primary (M3)）	1人	Male aged 9-12
Upper Primary (W3)	1人	Female aged 9-12
Lower Primary (M4)	1人	Male aged 6-8
Lower Primary (W4)	1人	Female aged 6-8

#Participants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent. (Age as of January 1, 2025)（年齡以2025年1月1日計算）

 

Rules:

Score: Teams must visit designated orienteering points within the specified time using the map provided by the organizers. Each team member must complete the tasks at each point to earn specific points. The team with the highest total score in each group wins; if scores are tied, the team that completes the course in the shortest time wins.

 

Cross-Country: Participants must visit all control points displayed on the map in sequence within the specified time. The winner is the participant who takes the least time.

 

Awards

Each group will have a champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up, with awarded participants receiving medals. If fewer than five participants register in a group, only a champion will be awarded.

 

Registration Method

Group	Link
Experience	Click Here
Challenge	Click Here
Open (M0)	Click Here
Open (W0)	Click Here
High School (M1)	Click Here
High School (W1)	Click Here
Junior High (M2)	Click Here
Junior High (W2)	Click Here
Upper Primary (M3)	Click Here
Upper Primary (W3)	Click Here
Lower Primary (M4)	Click Here
Lower Primary (W4)	Click Here

 

Inquiries
For any inquiries, please contact Sze Wong at 2359 6816 or email sze.wong@hkgga.org.hk.

 

Deadline
March 12, 2025

 

Notes:

1. Once accepted, all registration fees are non-refundable.
2. Teams cannot change categories or adjust participants after the briefing.
3. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the competition due to inclement weather or other emergencies, and all registration fees are non-refundable.
4. If participants are found to have falsified personal information, the organizers have the right to disqualify them.
5. The organizers reserve the final decision on any disputes.
6. Participants must agree to comply with the participant guidelines and regulations.
7. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until full. All registrations are subject to the receipt of completed forms and fees. Incomplete registrations will not be processed.
8. Registration results and notifications will be emailed after the deadline.
9. If a tropical cyclone warning signal No. 3 or above, a yellow, red, or black rainstorm warning, or school closure announced by the Education Bureau is issued two hours before the event, it will be postponed or canceled. Weather reports will follow the announcements from the Hong Kong Observatory. (For details, please visit: https://hkgga.org.hk/tc/resources/bad-weather-and-air-pollution-arrangem...)
10. The Association reserves the right to make final decisions on all activities, including changes to the terms and conditions, awards, and other arrangements without prior notice.
11. Any temporary changes or cancellations regarding the event will be announced on the organizers' website. The organizers reserve the right to modify and interpret the above rules.