2021-10-21

Save the date Saturday, November 6 starting at 6:30 PM at Mendon Ponds Park at Stewart Lodge and Saturday, November 13 at Powder Mills Park - Night-O events. Yes it will be dark.

You thought that orienteering in the daylight was fun and challenging, but now add in fact that there is no sunlight and maybe not much moon light either. The controls will have reflectors along with the flags and SI box. So, grab your headlamp (back-up flashlight is highly recommended), a watch, compass and proper footwear and come orienteering. The degree of mud on some of the trails will depend on the amount of rain we get between now and then.

There could be road crossing, use caution there will not be crossing guards.

More Details will follow. Check back for more details.

We will need volunteers for the events.

2021-08-03

Latest newsletter added to website

2021-07-14

On Saturday, July 24th the club will be hosting a 45 minute Score O at Highland Park along with a beginners' clinic.

The clinic will be from 9-9:45 and will consist of a short introduction to orienteering and a map hike to a couple of controls.

2021-06-07

Rochester Map Adventure results.

2021-05-20

Rochester Map Adventure is coming up soon! Saturday, June 5. Pre-registration is required. Click the link to the left, under Upcoming Events, to register.
See Event Flyer

2021-04-28

Linda has made a UsynligO event at Durand Eastman, she writes: a fun event using only root stocks for control sites (no flags or streamers). Some are mapped as brown x's, some with a line showing the direction of the fallen tree. No time limit but do pack some snacks if you plan to find them all. You should also bring something to mark off on your map which ones you've found. Start at the N end of Log Cabin Road. Let me know on facebook if you find any that aren't on the map. Download the map from UsynligO or here.  Have fun!

2021-04-14

Latest newsletter added to website

2021-1-27

There are currently beginner ski and snowshoe courses (with regular

flags) at Cumming Nature Center. Maps are available at the front desk

at CNC or through UsynligO. These courses will be available all winter.

Intermediate and advanced courses will be available for a few weeks

around NordicFest in mid-to-late February.

Last year's ski-o courses at Harriet Hollister are available in UsynligO

only (no flags or markers in the woods) for training purposes.

About UsynligO: UsynligO is a cell phone app that lets you orienteer

without flags - it plays a sound when you arrive at a control location

and can also provide hints for finding the right location. You do need

cell service (or wifi) to download a course so it is a good idea to do

this at home before traveling to the venue, but only the GPS is needed

to run a course. Bristol Orienteering Klub has a helpful guide for how

to get and use UsynligO:

https://www.bristolorienteering.org.uk/virtual-orienteering-courses

To browse courses or print maps from your computer, go to

https://usynligo.no/filter?category=ROC%20ski-o

2020-11-25

Latest newsletter added to website

2020-09-26

Fall orienteering

First, the Rochester Map Adventure has been extended to October 15th. You still have a chance to do some urban orienteering and learn more about our fair city. 

September 19 -- September 28: Letchworth East - Solo Series

September 26 -- October 11: Genesee County Park - Solo Series 

September 27 -- October 18:  Alasa Farms - Solo Series

Post your results to Attackpoint.

Questions? You can reach us at contact@roc.us.orienteering.org.

2020-09-07

Greetings orienteers!

Fall brings us the perfect orienteering weather with the beauty of the changing season. ROC has lots of great orienteering opportunities for you.

First, the Rochester Map Adventure has been extended to October 15th. You still have a chance to do some urban orienteering and learn more about our fair city. 

Now through September 13th: The Durand Eastman Park - Solo Series course is open. Choose one of three courses or do them all. Print your map and head out now.

September 19 -- September 28: Letchworth East - Solo Series

September 26: Free Beginner Clinic (two sessions) at Genesee County Park, 10am and 11am. 

September 26 -- October 11th. Genesee County Park - Solo Series courses (Intermediate and Advanced). Maps will be available closer to the event date.

And stay tuned for more information about an upcoming event at Alasa Farms. Updates to come.

Questions? You can reach us at contact@roc.us.orienteering.org.

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Remember the “ROC olden days” when you would complete your O course and come back to a table full of Mary Kolva's goodies? She lovingly baked all week for us. Before moving out of the area Mary made one handwritten book of all her recipes. The question was how to best share those recipes with the rest of the club? 

Mary’s daughter Judy recently answered the question by making a professional copy of Mary’s original book as a gift to her mom. This book is available to our club members by following this [link]. We hope you enjoy having the chance to bake these recipes in your own kitchen!