Mark your calendar! Mark it in
pencil. Due to the unpredictability of weather and ground conditions
it might be necessary to change the date. We will make every effort to host a
safe and fun meet on schedule, however orienteering at Hidden Springs is no an
indoor event.
Please join us on Sunday,
January 24 or our backup date Sunday, January
31, for an orienteering meet in a format to fit the weather and
footing. Because Hidden Springs' diverse terrain allows flexibility in course
setting come snow, rain or shine, Hidden Springs is especially suitable for a
winter meet. If the trails are firm and snow does not render the hills
hazardous, we will set courses that include mountainous terrain. If the
conditions don't favor travel in the hills, we will set an urban orienteering
course.
Because of the forecast for more precipitation
and moderate temperatures there is a high probability of an urban style meet. In
order to make the best use of the urban area we plan to have a Motala course. A
Motala consists of multiple loops, in this case 3 or 4. Each participant will
receive a package of 3 or 4 maps with each of the courses beginning and ending
at the same location. That means we have to print a lot of maps. So that we can
make a reasonable estimate for printing, please
RSVP by Thursday
to jnm2870@Cableone.net . We will print a
few extra maps because somebody will have an unexpected opportunity to
participate, but when we run out, that's it.
There
will be an email update on the final plan by Friday
night. Also, you can check the CTOC blog for an update on Friday or Saturday before
the meet.
When: January 24. Registration is planned to begin at 9:00 am and to continue to 10:00 am. However, registration and course openings could be earlier to allow us to use the frozen trails and hills before they thaw into mud. Courses will be open for starts 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Courses close at noon. You may arrive within the registration window to try a course, as participants start separately a few minutes apart. If we run a Motala, all participants will start at the same time.
When: January 24. Registration is planned to begin at 9:00 am and to continue to 10:00 am. However, registration and course openings could be earlier to allow us to use the frozen trails and hills before they thaw into mud. Courses will be open for starts 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Courses close at noon. You may arrive within the registration window to try a course, as participants start separately a few minutes apart. If we run a Motala, all participants will start at the same time.
Start/Finish Location:
SUBJECT to CHANGE--To be announced on FridayFormat: To be determined depending on conditions
Cost:
Single meet (day) dues: $10 per person/team, free for members
Single Junior (up to 20 years old): $5 per person/team, free for members If more
than one map is needed for a team, a small additional fee may be needed
depending on printing costs.
CTOC membership:
Regular $45 (pays for all local
meets).
Family $65 (pays for all local meets).
Things to bring:
1. your trusty compass, or you may rent one from the club for a nominal fee.
2. a signed waiver, to save you some time signing up when you get there - but we will have blanks handy. Waivers and membership forms are available at http://ctoc-boise.blogspot.com/
1. your trusty compass, or you may rent one from the club for a nominal fee.
2. a signed waiver, to save you some time signing up when you get there - but we will have blanks handy. Waivers and membership forms are available at http://ctoc-boise.blogspot.com/
If weather permits a meet in the hills, the terrain will not be suitable
for a beginner's course.
See you on January
24!
David Murray
John Murray
Meet Directors
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