The first orienteering meet of the season is currently scheduled for May 3rd which is just over two week away. We might have to adjust that date if the snow has not melted enough. Here are a couple of things you can do to get ready for the season: Fill out the season waiver for … Read more
Constructing and Deconstructing Orienteering Courses with Mike Waddington of Orienteering Canada. April 20 at 4pm AKDT Additional information and how to register
Arctic Orienteering Club is partnering with UAA this summer to put on a one week (June 12-16) orienteering training day camp for middle school kids ages 11-14. As folks who’ve already shown your interest in orienteering and commitment to making the sport a part of your lives, you’re first on our list of hopeful participants. … Read more
We had a good turnout for the Halloween O. It was great to see so many folks roll out in costume. We had over 40 people for the Treat O and over 15 for the Trick O. We largely managed to avoid the rain and had a fabulous evening of spooks and orienteering. Scott Patterson … Read more
Back by popular demand! In past years, the club has put on a night-O to celebrate Halloween with candy, decorations and glow sticks at some of the controls. Location Jodhpur Parking Lot at Kincaid. Treat O Starts from 5:30-6:30 Enjoy trick or treating around Jodhpur! Costumes encouraged. Course will be a white course equivalent. Some … Read more
We are looking for volunteers to help with set up and man the controls for the treat course in our Trick-Or-Treat-O on the 19th of October. We are having a short planning meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 7pm for those interested. Please reach out to Brittany Hippe at bhippe@dowl.com if you are interested in volunteering. Thanks! Brittany Hippe
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Russian Jack Springs Park This meet was a regular score-o for thirty minutes, then for the final fifteen competitors the event transformed into a game of cat and mouse. Participants could choose to remove a control and bring it back to the start for bonus points. However, orienteerers could also … Read more
The air is crisp and the fall colors in Russian Jack park are magical! Please join us 45-minute Score-O style event with a mass start at 6pm and a twist (see below). Park near the Russian Jack Chalet following the signs down the bike path and across the bridge to the start location. Directly after … Read more
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Over 40 individuals and teams took advantage of the brief break from the rain to duck, dive, turn, slip, and slide their way through Earthquake Park. For the long course, Scott Patterson managed to hold onto his overall sprint series lead after starting only 25 seconds ahead of Ian Moore. However, … Read more
This week’s sprint race is a pursuit format starting at 6 pm at the Earthquake Park parking lot off of Northern Lights Blvd. Orienteers not participating in the pursuit can start from 5-6 pm or from 6:30-7 pm, with all participants returning before 9:00 pm. Check out the sprint standings to see your start time … Read more