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The conditions are superb for Wednesday evening’s meet starting from Mirror Lake Middle School. You can start between 5 and 7 but you must be done by 9PM. The ground is dry, the forest is open and runnable, and the leaves are just coming out so the visibility is especially good. AND the mosquitos are … Read more
This is an Anchorage School District event for elementary school students during the day. There will be a 1 hour mass start event for the public on the same course at 6:30PM. Fees: $8 for adults; Kids under 18 are free thanks to the generous support of Healthy Futures Meet Director: ASD and Art Harmon, 333-2422
The Sprint O start will be held across the road from Mosley parking lot. It’s a mass start at 6:30. A white course will also be offered, starting at 6:00. All participants shall be back by 8:00. Terrain is nice, dry and open! Beginner training will be held at same location starting at 5:30! Come, … Read more
Instruction (outdoors) from 5:30 to 6 pm – then questions, register for a course, and go orienteering for 30-60 minutes Bring: good walking shoes, long pants, other clothes to keep you warm or cool and dry during instruction and orienteering, small pack or pockets for your valuables, bug dope, a whistle Optional gear: pepper spray, … Read more
Dear Committed and Prospective Meet Directors, PLEASE attend our annual meet director training – it is important. When: Wednesday, April 22, 2015; 6 to 8:30 pm Where: Billman home – 9700 Prospect Drive, Anchorage Special enticement: Dinner (pizza) and beverages!! Invite others!! The topics that we will or may cover are listed below. RSVP to … Read more
For discussion at next board meeting: Do we need to update our SAR procedure? Implementation of “bring a buddy” system Training schedule Promo materials Fee structure for 2016 Assignments: Update SAR sheets and circulate to board for review (Mike) Schedule card w/buddy system details for folks to hand out to potential buddies (Mike) Develop training … Read more
Currently, the trails are so hard and icy that they are probably only ski-able through skilled use of klister and disregard of the safety of your skis; but the trails also won’t be harmed by people running over them. At this time, without seeing how much (if any) snow Sunday brings, we recommend running or walking, not … Read more
For reference, see Minutes of Meeting from the last board meeting (December 17th). At this meeting, we will continue to focus on how to Better promote our sport. A preliminary agenda follows. Please bring additional agenda items to the president’s attention prior to the meeting. Preliminary Agenda: Call to order 2015 Season Readiness Schedule Equipment … Read more
Announcing classroom training for people interested in directing Ski-O events. Learn how directing Ski Orienteering meets differs from directing meets done on foot. The focus will likely be on course setting and how ski-O practices differ from what we’re accustomed to as on-foot orienteers. The training will be held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, 7 to … Read more
Bring your holiday spirit and good ideas for how to promote our sport. Tentative agenda for the December meeting: 2015 events calendar (15 minutes) Equipment status (10 minutes) 2014 “Thank you’s” (5 minutes) Missing or misplaced controls policy (10 minutes) Strategic goals for 2015 (60 minutes) “Better promotion of our events” and “Host a National … Read more