April 30, 2017

Rabbit Creek - run rabbit run



14th Annual Rabbit Creek

Date:  Sunday, May 7
Location:  Rabbit Creek (Murphy, ID)
Formats:  
Score - Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Start:  map handout 10:15am, mass start 10:30am
*Beginner & Advanced Beginner can start later if they are back by 1:30pm
Time Limit: 3 hours
Cost:  Maps $5 junior or $10 adult/team, CTOC members free

This year’s event will be a score course with four levels offered.  You can collect the controls in any order within the specified time limit (three hours). Be aware that you may not be able to collect all of the controls within the time limit so plan accordingly. You will find it is well worth your time to spend a couple of minutes analyzing the map and coming up with a plan before you take off. To discourage going over the time limit there is a large penalty for being late (10 point deduction per minute).

Since there is a mass start people should be back more or less around the same time to enjoy a potluck, bring something to share. We can also discuss planning for the quickly approaching championship meet in June.

Beginner – around 1.0km, 5 controls. A short course on flat ground near the house.
Advanced Beginner – around 2.0km, 10 controls. A larger course with some terrain features to make things more interesting but within sight of the homestead.
Intermediate – around 5.6km, 16 controls.  This course will get you out on a serious sightseeing tour without taking you out to the far corners of the course. 
Advanced - 10.4km, 26 controls. You’ll get most everywhere but not out to every corner. Once again there will be a special bonus prize for anyone who finds our camera and brings it back!

This event is in the Owyhees, land of lizards, wild horses, atv’s, barb wire, rattlesnakes, and great scenic beauty. Be prepared for possible wild weather. Pants/gaiters are recommended on the intermediate/advanced courses for brush and crossing over or under barbed wire. It’s bright out there with little shade so make sure you bring your sunscreen, a hat, and enough water/food to be out in the desert sun for three hours. Don’t forget your compass, it could actually be useful on this course. There will be two water drops on the course but you should still carry water with you in case you don’t find them. We did not see any rattlesnakes last weekend but they are out there so be watchful and listen especially around rock piles. The creek is flowing much higher this year; don’t lose a shoe in the muck. 
Given the variety of courses, the impossibility of printing maps anywhere near the area, and the desire to minimize waste, please RSVP to me no later than Thursday May 4th with your name and intended course choice (and if you want an extra map or two for a larger group.)  My email is mmschuste AT yahoo DOT com.  We will have some blank maps on hand if you don’t let us know you are coming.
Bring your event waiver prepared in advance especially if you are not a CTOC member, they can be printed from the website.

Driving directions: Rabbit Creek - Murphy
From Boise take I-84 west to Nampa (Exit 35). Turn Left and proceed to 3rd Street S (Caldwell Blvd). Turn Left on 3rd Street S (Caldwell Blvd) and proceed to 12th Ave. Turn Right on 12th Ave. Follow 12th Ave. south and it becomes Hwy 45 as it leaves Nampa city limits. Follow Hwy 45 across the Snake River. Soon after crossing the river, bear to the left and it becomes Hwy 78. Follow Hwy 78 to milepost 29. Immediately after passing the "Murphy" city limits sign turn to the Right on "Old Hwy 45" follow this for one block then continue straight and it becomes "Rabbit Creek Road". Follow Rabbit Creek Road for about 5 1/2 miles to J & S Road there is a lone mailbox. Turn Left on J & S Road and follow this road approximately 1 1/2 miles to the house and sign in area.

April 24, 2017

Make Rabbit Creek Great Again!!!

Hello all you very beautiful people, you really are, very,... very,.... great people indeed.
Its time to make Rabbit Creek great again!
{pause for applause}
We are bringing you simply the best controls ever in the Orienteering world, there have never been controls this beautiful before, ever!!
When we inherited Rabbit Creek, it was a huge disaster,... people everywhere,... even in France, were talking about what a disaster it was.
But with our Wonderful leadership,... it really is very beautiful leadership indeed... were gonna make Rabbit Creek great again!! {pause for applause}

Ok but seriously, it`s time for the 14th annual rabbit Creek run and potluck.
We are finalizing the details as we speak, but the pertinent info you need to know is as follows.
When: Sunday May 7th
Time: It’s a mass start this year, map hand out will be at 10:15, Mass start is at 10:30 Don’t be late!!!
Courses will be Beginner Intermediate, Advanced  

After the race we will be having a Pot luck and some planning, and discussion regarding the June 23-25 championships CTOC is hosting

Where: the Beautiful and Historic Rabbit Creek Ranch located outside of Murphy Idaho in Owyhee county. Plan around an hour from the freeway in Boise to get there.

Given the variety of courses, the impossibility of printing maps anywhere near the area, and the desire to minimize waste, please RSVP to me no later than Thursday May 4th   with your name and intended course choice (and if you want an extra map or two for a larger group.)  My email is mmschuste AT yahoo DOT com.  We will have some blank maps on hand if you don’t let us know you are coming.
Bring your event waiver prepared in advance especially if you are not a CTOC member, they can be printed from the website.

Final details, directions to the ranch, etc to come soon, please check back



April 6, 2017

April 8 meet invitation - Simplot fields and school grounds in Columbia Village East Boise

Dear Orienteering Enthusiasts,

Due to emergency closure of the Greenbelt and sections of numerous parks we are moving our Saturday meet to Simplot fields and school grounds in Columbia Village, East Boise.


Simplot fields map was used on a number of occasions for our local meets. Shine or rain we will have our meet center open near Columbia Village recreation center on E Lake Forrest Dr. We will use our electronic punch system so bring your SI stick if you have one or rent at nominal cost during the meet. Results will be printed right at the finish line.

It may be chilly, windy, and lightly raining so dress accordingly.

Who: Orienteers of all ages, novice to advanced.

When: Saturday April 8. Courses will be open for starts from 11am until 1pm. Courses close at 2pm. You may arrive within this window to try a course, as participants start separately a few minutes apart.

Meet Center location and directions: Center located 
near Columbia Village recreation center on E Lake Forrest Dr, East Boise.
Format: Classic. Three courses: advanced, intermediate, and beginner. 
Cost:  $10 per person/team, $5 for a single junior, free to CTOC members (more info here), $2 to rent SI punch stick, $1 to rent a compass.
You may want to bring: a SI punch stick if you have one, a watch, a compass, a snack, and a cell phone. SI sticks and compasses will be available for rent during the day.
Cheers,
Sergey Velichko
P.S. Updated Esther Simplot/Veteran's/Willow/Quinn parks map and designed courses for this weekend will be used either in mid-summer or December this year.