Mike Robinson We are looking for volunteers for the festival planning committee. The committee will be exploring options for having another orienteering festival next summer as well as the possibility of hosting a nationally-ranked orienteering event in 2026. Please contact Mike Robinson if you are interested.
Thanks to all the brave souls who came out and faced not just the Halloween spooks, but also gusting winds and fast approaching darkness at the Halloween O. Eight teams and two individuals made their way around the Treat-O course, meeting many forest witches, warlocks, and spooks on their way. Rowan Shearer came in with … Read more
It is that spooky time of year, time for candy and crisp fall air. Come join the Arctic Orienteering Club for some fun forest trick-or-treating at Jodhpur. E-punch controls are being used on the course (as always, you don’t have to have an e-stick to participate) Treat-O: short traditional course with candy. Starts from 4-6pm. … Read more
There will be a memorial service for Kathy Faryniarz at the PAC, Sydney Lawrence Theatre on October 12, 2pm. Anyone is welcome. Kathy was a long-time member of the orienteering club who passed away earlier this summer. Goodbye to a Good Friend
Just a heads up that we will be having our annual membership meeting right after the Sprint-O Final this week at Ruth Arcand. Starts on the sprint courses will be from 5-6pm. The top competitors will start the championship pursuit final at 6pm. We will have the annual meeting in the pavillion right by the … Read more
Wednesday September 11, 2024 Kincaid Stadium, Anchorage Review and analyze your results on any of the online services. LiveLox Attackpoint SportIdent Thanks to all the hearty soles who came out Wednesday and braved the weather and wildlife for the Kincaid sprint. Lynn and Ben Spencer-Stedman were able to get this shot of the bad boy … Read more
Everyone think sun and come out to sprint at Kincaid on Wednesday! Starts from 5:00 to 7:00 and finish by 9:00. Start area is in stadium near score board. There will be 2 courses: A short fun romp around the stadium area that is 2.6K. If you are up for a little more of a … Read more
UAA Double-O The third installment of the 2024 Sprint Series will be held at UAA. Starting at the UAA Sports Center NW Lot. Please park in the same lot as the start/finish, as the club has arranged for our parking fees to be waived, but only in that lot. Short Course racers will complete the … Read more
The second meet of the Sprint Series will be held this Wednesday at Bartlett High School, 1101 Golden Bear Drive. The registration table will be at the south east corner of the south parking lot. Two courses combining pavement, buildings, fences, knolls, boulders, ski trails and special objects will be set. The long course will … Read more
Date: Wednesday, August 21st Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm starts; must be done by 8:00pm Location: Earthquake Park. 5101 Point Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502 The 2024 Arctic Orienteering Sprint Series kicks off on Wednesday evening at Earthquake Park! In sprint orienteering, the courses are shorter and the navigation is easier than traditional orienteering. The … Read more