This is a beginner-oriented meet. Come out and see what Orienteering is about. We will have "white" and "yellow" courses for young orienteers and those new to the sport. For those that have experience with topography maps or need a refresher, we will have an "orange" course. No advanced courses for this meet.

Wendell Moore Park is a mostly open park, so you can navigate safely and can reorient yourself when needed.

You may come and start a course anytime between 2PM and 4PM. You must report back to the finish so we know you have returned (when we start packing up, don't make us come looking for you).

We'll be offering 3 courses: - White - Easiest - Navigate trails using a trail map (no bushwhacking required) - Yellow - Can utilize trails a lot, but you'll need to know when to leave the trail to find points not far off the trail, or use non-trail handrails (like a stream) to get around. - Orange - You'll need modest off-trail skill

If you've never done this before, we'll have a volunteer available at 2PM to give a beginner's clinic.

$10

Register online here

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  SORRY, WALK-INS ON-SITE ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Registration (available soon)

The Night Owl is a night orienteering Score O at EP Sawyer State Park!  We are offering a 2-hour Score-O and a beginner friendly White Course that is good for families and Scout groups.  All controls will have a reflector on them that will illuminate 75'-150' away when shined on by a headlamp or flashlight.

COURSES OFFERED:

2-HOUR SCORE-O - find as many controls as you can in 2 hours.  Harder to find controls are worth more points.  There is a penalty for coming back after the 2-hours that is a deduction of points per minute late.

FINGERSTICK NOTE: If you own a fingerstick, it needs to be model SI-9 (#1000000-1999999) or higher that can store 50 controls.  If you have a model SI-8 (#2000000 - 2999999) or lower (stores 30 controls), please indicate that you need a loaner fingerstick in the registration.

TIMES (all EST):

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Free Beginners Clinic - Limited availability - please register for the clinic on the registration page.

6:00 PM - Night Owl Check-In/Map Pickup - Check in with meet directors and pick up your map. Start planning your route.

6:30 PM - Night Owl Mass Start - All participants start at once and have 2 hours to complete as many controls as they can before the time limit.

8:30 PM - Courses Close  -  Everyone must return and check-in by this time.

COST:

$15.00 and includes one map and one loaner fingerstick (if needed).

$3.00 for an extra map.

OLOU Club members who are current on their dues will receive a coupon code via email for $3.00 off.  Become a member here.

All must be paid through the registration page.  No money will be collected on-site.

If you are orienteering with someone else in a "team" - please note it in the TEAM SECTION of the registration to help the registrar match you with the other person(s).

WHAT TO BRING:

- Headlamp or flashlight with fresh batteries

- Back-up light highly recommended

- Compass

- Watch

- Emergency whistle (use three long blasts to indicate you are injured)

- Water (there won't be any water or food provided)

- Comfortable outdoor shoes and clothing that can get potentially dirty

- A change of clothes, socks and shoes are recommended for after the event as the evening dew will probably set-in

More details to come.

More Information to come.