Results from the July 12 meet at Black Creek Park
are now available.
July 8, 2003
Information on the meet at Black Creek Park this Saturday, July 12:
The start time is 10 a.m. (mass start) for the Score-O, and between 10:00 and 10:30
for the White courses. It is starting on the west side of the park.
There are three events being offered:
The main event is a SCORE-O
The SCORE-O format is a timed event. The control can be visited in any order.
Each control has a different point value assigned to it and the winner is the
person with the most points who has finished within the required time.
This event will last 90 minutes. There will be a penalty of 10 points per
minute over 90 minutes. For example if you finish after 91 minutes and 20
seconds you will be penalized 20 points, a two minute penalty, minutes are
rounded up. The controls are beginner (white) to orange (intermediate) level
and are no more than 200 meters from a trail.
A few comments about the courses. This park is not well suited for a traditional
orienteering course due to the heavy vegetation and the large swamp areas.
Most of the day will be running or walking from area to area and then looking
for the controls, it does put an big emphasis on running. Most of the trails
are in good shape, most of the white areas are open, the rest of the vegetation
areas need updating. It is strongly suggested you mainly stay on the trails
unless near the control.
The second event is a LONG WHITE Course (about 3.5 km). This is a course for
runners who want to get the feel for map reading and get a nice run in along the
way.
The third event is a SHORT WHITE course (about 1 km), fairly short, a
good introduction to orienteering. Can be completed in approximately 30
minutes of walking
July 8, 2003
Information on the meet at Black Creek Park this Saturday, July 12:
The start time is 10 a.m. (mass start) for the Score-O, and between 10:00 and 10:30
for the White courses. It is starting on the west side of the park.
There are three events being offered:
The main event is a SCORE-O
The SCORE-O format is a timed event. The control can be visited in any order.
Each control has a different point value assigned to it and the winner is the
person with the most points who has finished within the required time.
This event will last 90 minutes. There will be a penalty of 10 points per
minute over 90 minutes. For example if you finish after 91 minutes and 20
seconds you will be penalized 20 points, a two minute penalty, minutes are
rounded up. The controls are beginner (white) to orange (intermediate) level
and are no more than 200 meters from a trail.
A few comments about the courses. This park is not well suited for a traditional
orienteering course due to the heavy vegetation and the large swamp areas.
Most of the day will be running or walking from area to area and then looking
for the controls, it does put an big emphasis on running. Most of the trails
are in good shape, most of the white areas are open, the rest of the vegetation
areas need updating. It is strongly suggested you mainly stay on the trails
unless near the control.
The second event is a LONG WHITE Course (about 3.5 km). This is a course for
runners who want to get the feel for map reading and get a nice run in along the
way.
The third event is a SHORT WHITE course (about 1 km), fairly short, a
good introduction to orienteering. Can be completed in approximately 30
minutes of walking
June 18, 2003
Results from the June 15 combined bike-O and score-O meet
at Mendon Ponds Park are now available.
June 11, 2003
Information about the orienteering meet this Sunday,
June 15, at Mendon Ponds Park from the meet director, Rick Worner:
The format for this weekend will be a little different than our regular meets.
There will be a Score O on foot and a Bike O. Participants can do one either
event or both together. There will also be a regular beginner course. All
events start at the beach parking lot in Mendon Ponds Park.
The Score O will begin at 1pm with a mass start. A Score O allows
participants to collect controls in any order and a mass start means that
everyone starts at the same time. You will need to arrive in time to register
and get ready prior to the mass start. Shortly after the mass start anyone
wishing to just do the Bike O can start on the bike course. People wishing
to do both will start the Bike O when they finish the Score O course.
Bikes will be guarded during theScore O. The Bike O will also be a Score
O format.
Beginners can start anytime from 1-2 on a White course. All courses will
stay within the park. Any kind of bike is OK, but please be reminded that
bikes are not allowed on any park trails. All participants in the Bike O
are required to wear a helmet.
Pizza and beverages will be available starting at 3. Please contact Rick
Worner at wornerkohn@aol.com or by phone at 581-2979 if you have any questions.
June 3, 2003
Results (including electronic punching data) from the May 31 meet
at Letchworth State Park are now available.
May 28, 2003
ROC will hold its next event on Saturday May 31 at
Letchworth State Park - East side. Courses will start from the Parade
Field. Park entrance is off Rt. 436 just east of Portageville (west of Nunda).
A full suite of courses will be offered (White, Yellow, Orange, Green
and Red) and e-punching will be used for Orange, Green and Red courses.
If anyone interested in working at the meet, please contact Jim Russell, the meet director, at jrussel1@rochester.rr.com
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
May 17, 2003
Results (including electronic punching data) from the May 10 meet
at Webster Park are now available.
May 14, 2003
The next Board of Directors meeting will take place this Sunday,
May 18, from 3 to 5 PM at Larry Zygo's house, 232 Willowood Drive, Greece.
From 390 north take the Latta road exit, turn left (west) approimately 1.5 miles.
Willowood is on the left. Phone: 227-7618. Members are welcome to attend!
May 13, 2003
ROC website is back online after hardware outage at the web hosting
provider.
April 30, 2003
Results from the April 27 meet at Powder Mills Park
are now available.
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