Join us for our December orienteering meet in Hidden Springs. This location provides a mix of suburban, rural, and foothills terrain. We will be using a new map that allows for flexibility in course setting come rain or shine. There will be three courses (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) suitable for all ages and abilities.
Who: Orienteers of all ages and abilities (beginners to advanced)
When: Sunday, December 11. Registration begins at 10:30 am and continues to 1 pm. Courses will be open for starts from 11 am – 1 pm. Courses close at 2 pm. You may arrive within this window to try a course, as participants start separately a few minutes apart.
Start/Finish Location:
Hidden Springs Sports Field (N. Humphreys Way and W. Dry Creek Rd.): http://g.co/maps/26chd
Hidden Springs, Idaho 83714
Format: Classic
Entry fees: $5.00 per map for non-members (individual or group). Free to members of the City of Trees Orienteering Club.
You may want to bring: a watch, a compass, a snack and a cell phone. (Some compasses will be available to borrow)
Directors: David Murray/John Murray
November 22, 2011
November 14, 2011
Caldwell City Challenge Calm Conclusions
The Caldwell City Challenge has Concluded.
Sunday, November 13, 2011 saw eleven competitors converge
on the City of Caldwell to compete in this inaugural event.
There were eight CTOC party faithful and four newcomers: (1) my good
friend and realtor, Randy Jensen, came with his best friend Henry, (2) Melanie
Wright, a recent transplant from North Carolina, who found CTOC on the internet
and decided to give us a try and (3) David Murray brought his friend Nick
Yates and introduced him to the sport of Orienteering. Melanie and Nick
each won Goody Bags (furnished by CTOC's friend, Mike Shuman, of Shu's
Idaho Running Company in Boise).
The weather cooperated creating a perfect day for
orienteering and there were no complaints about the map nor the
course, at least none formally submitted to the complaint resolution
committee (i.e., Russ Pilcher). By all accounts, a good time was had by
all those who attended and all finished within the three hour time limit
(eliminating the unpleasant task of assessing penalty points). Donuts and
Hot Coffee (Thanks Bill) were available before the meet while competitors
plotted their strategy and Hot Chili, Cake, and Apple Cider (Thanks Caroll)
greeted their return.
Here are the "Official Results":
"On Foot" Division
1 Sergey Velichko
2:32 980 points (the fastest time and a
perfect SCORE!)
2 Jeff Black
2:47
940 points
3 Ole Bergset
2:58 900
points
4 David Murray
and Nick
Yates 2:56 890
points
5 Bill
Pilcher
2:56 870 points
6 Karin Didisse
2:44 710 points
7 Randy Jensen
and Henry
DeDog 2:56 310 points
"On Bike" Division
1 Andy Hill
and Elijah
DeSon 2:56 960
points
2 Melanie Wright
2:32 420
points
Each of the 36 points was visited by at least 4
competitors. Two points were visited by ALL competitors: the Canyon County
Courthouse and the Victorian Style Historic Isaacs House. Detailed, point by point, results are attached (Excel converted to .gif for blog purposes).
Many thanks go to Caldwell's Parks and
Recreation Department for furnishing the venue; to Mike Shuman
for Shu's Idaho Running Company's continuing support of our club and
the "Goody Bags"; to my good friends and neighbors, Mel & Bev, for
helping with the preparations, results and cleanup, to my best friend and wife
Caroll for the preparations, cleanup and the great Chili w/Condiments; and
to my brother & co-director Bill for his OCAD mapping skills and course
vetting (hence, the confusion on how he got the wrong answer
on point 28?).
Russ Pilcher
Cool and Crisp City-Coordinator DeCTOC-Club
PS: I'm still accepting complaints/protests (just
ensure they're postmarked by November 13, 2011)
November 7, 2011
News flash: Orienteering in Sun Valley
For those of you who attended the Vampire O, you may remember some of the participants were from the Community School in Sun Valley. As part of their classwork on orienteering, they are putting on their own meet. Details follow:
Who: Orienteering beginners to experts
When: November 12, 2011 (yes the day before the Caldwell City Challenge)
Where: Adams Gulch trailhead
Cost: $5 per person, or $10 per group
Format: Score O Rules
Registration: http://tinyurl.com/cutthroatorienteering
Contact Info: (208) 720-7576 or mstopol(at)communityschool.org
The Community School Wilderness Navigation class is hosting an orienteering event at Adams Gulch. Orienteering is a sport where participants attempt to find points on a map in a set amount of time. The format is score-O with a beginner and an advanced course. The event is suitable for total beginners to experienced orienteers Registration forms can be found at the Community School, Elephant Perch, Backwoods, below or find us on Facebook). Also, pre-event registration is from 9:15am to 9:45 am. There will be a beginner and intermediate course. Orienteering is a great way to get outside with friends or family for a fun activity.
Registration Form (mail by Nov 10 or sign up day of race)
Start Location: Adams Gulch on Trails.com
Who: Orienteering beginners to experts
When: November 12, 2011 (yes the day before the Caldwell City Challenge)
Where: Adams Gulch trailhead
Cost: $5 per person, or $10 per group
Format: Score O Rules
Registration: http://tinyurl.com/cutthroatorienteering
Contact Info: (208) 720-7576 or mstopol(at)communityschool.org
The Community School Wilderness Navigation class is hosting an orienteering event at Adams Gulch. Orienteering is a sport where participants attempt to find points on a map in a set amount of time. The format is score-O with a beginner and an advanced course. The event is suitable for total beginners to experienced orienteers Registration forms can be found at the Community School, Elephant Perch, Backwoods, below or find us on Facebook). Also, pre-event registration is from 9:15am to 9:45 am. There will be a beginner and intermediate course. Orienteering is a great way to get outside with friends or family for a fun activity.
Registration Form (mail by Nov 10 or sign up day of race)
Start Location: Adams Gulch on Trails.com
November 1, 2011
Caldwell City Challenge!
Sunday
November 13, 2011
You’re Invited to join us for the
City of Trees Orienteering Club's (CTOC)
very first Caldwell City Challenge.
Caldwell City's Train Depot
Memorial Park Bandshell
Memorial Park
Kimball and Grant Streets
Caldwell, ID 83605
- Registration Open: 9:30 am
- Maps handed out at: 10:00 am
- Start time: 10:30 am
- End time: 1:30 pm
You will be provided a detailed Caldwell City Map with 36 locations circled. Your goal will be to find/visit as many of the 36 locations as possible within a 3 hour time period. At the various locations, participants will read a question on the back of their map that can easily be answered if at that location. Participants will circle one of 3 multiple choice answers as proof of visiting the correct location. The specific location visited will be worth different point values based upon the distance from the start/finish area. For those competing, the highest total point scores win. There will be “On Foot” and “On Bike” categories.
You can be a competitor or a non-competitor. Baby Strollers and pets on leashes are welcome. In other words just come, enjoy the City of Caldwell, and have a good time.
Entry fees are: free to members of the City of Trees Orienteering Club, $5.00 per map for non-members (individual or group).
You may want to bring: a watch, a compass, a snack and a cell phone. (Some compasses will be available to borrow)
Hope to see you there! — Russ & Bill Pilcher, Co-directors.
Please let us know if you have ????’s. Email: rp1020@sbcglobal.net; (208) 965.9343
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