Dorn Van Dommelen Remember that time it took you forever to find a control? Was it you or was it a mistake by the meet director? That control was total BS and pretty much ruined your night of orienteering. But have no fear, we can still turn your misery into a bit of orienteering fun. On Thursday, November … Read more
The 2024 Arctic Orienteering Sprint Series ended with an exciting, if somewhat rainy finale. The last event was a pursuit and since we mixed things up a bit this year and had three separate pursuits, I’ve listed the final order that racers would have come in if it had been an all-out pursuit race: Scott … Read more
The final sprint championship is set for this coming Wednesday, followed by the club’s annual meeting. Here’s how it will work: From 5-6 come out and run the sprint courses as an Open competitor. Everyone is welcome! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t even run a single sprint. At 6 p.m. we will have the … Read more
Wednesday September 18, 2024 Kincaid Park Over thirty orienteers came out to the Jodphur Loop last night for the Bike-O. The weather was good and the trails decent, though there were certainly a few good puddles and ponds out there. The courses were set on an experimental Bike-O map, which worked well. There were a … Read more
On Wednesday we will have a Bike-O in Kincaid, with starts beginning at the Jodphur trailhead. The event will be a bit different this year as we will be using a more official bike orienteering map. Below is a link to information about the Kincaid Bike-O map. Please read it before you come. There will … Read more
After the first three races, the sprint series is starting to take shape. Fourteen orienteers have qualified for the final event, to be held on September 25th just before the club’s annual meeting. Remember that the final championship is a pursuit. A group of orienteers (last year it was the top 18) will begin the … Read more
The 2024 Sprint Series will consist of five meets, with the final meet of the series being the Championship Final. Dates and locations of the meets are: 8/21: Earthquake Park 8/28: Bartlett 9/4: UAA 9/11: Kincaid 9/25: CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL at Ruth Arcand Each meet will have two courses set, a short course and a … Read more
MOA Parks and Recreation recently began the process of developing a new recreational trails plan. One of the first steps is a community survey: Recreational Trails Plan Survey I’d encourage all club members to take this survey. I am on the citizens advisory board for the trail plan and would love to hear your input … Read more
Time for some Fun-O with a BING-O! Please join us for a 1-hour long Score-O style event with a mass start at 6pm and some fun BINGO bonuses. Park at Tikishla Park or in the nearby neighborhood and follow the signs to the start location. Celebratory cake will be available directly after the meet at 7pm. Please try to arrive … Read more
Hello orienteers, Many of you know that the FNBP map is being revised. This map will be used in events in June. In fact, on Tuesday, June 11th, the club will hold a map reveal party at Cynosure Brewing. Come anytime after 5 p.m. There will be a food truck and, of course, beer. If … Read more