Rochester Orienteering Club upcoming events

Mendon Ponds South - Classic (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mendon Ponds Park - Algonkian Shelter

Event Registration: 9:45-10:30

Starts: 10 am to 11am

Courses Close: 12:30pm

Courses Available:

White (beginner) - 1.8k, 9 controls

Yellow (advanced beginner) - 2.8k, 9 controls

Orange (intermediate) - 3.7k, 9 controls

Brown (short advanced) - 4.3k, 10 controls

Red (long advanced) - 5.8k, 16 controls

String O - very short, very fast, very fun...recommended for kids of all ages.

Course Setter's Notes:

Mendon Ponds Park in the springtime: a little wet, but with plenty of open land to explore! We will have a full set of courses for you to navigate, from beginner courses on interesting trails to advanced courses that might get you a bit muddy (and hopefully not too lost!).

String-O will be available to show off your speed!

Instruction is available at all events, just ask at the registration table. Feel free to bring friends and family.

Pre-packaged snacks, fruit and jugs of water/Gatorade will be available.

Don't forget to sign up to volunteer and pre-register.

See you in the woods!

Powder Mills Park - Classic (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Powder Mills Park - Shady Rest Shelter

Event Registration: 9:45-10:30

Starts: 10 am to 11am

Courses Close: 12:30pm

Courses Available:

Beginner

Intermediate

Short Advanced

Long Advanced

String O - very short, very fast, very fun...recommended for kids of all ages.

Course Setter's Notes:

String-O will be available to show off your speed!

Instruction is available at all events, just ask at the registration table. Feel free to bring friends and family.

Pre-packaged snacks, fruit and jugs of water/Gatorade will be available.

Don't forget to sign up to volunteer and pre-register.

See you in the woods!

Rochester Map Adventure 2026 (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Rochester Map Adventure 2025

Event Location: Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY

Event details page

There will be a mass start (everyone starts at the same time) at 10:30 a.m. for the 5 hour and 11:30 a.m. for the 3 hour. Maps will be handed out 30 minutes before the start, to give plenty of time to plan your strategy. Registration / check-in will open at 9:30 am.

Question/answer sheets will be given out when you register, so you can spend a little time getting familiar with the types of questions being asked prior to getting the maps.

Time categories are 3 hours and 5 hours. Individuals and teams can choose to do the event on foot or on bikes.

Entry fees are $15 for individuals, and $25 for teams of 2-4 people. (Additional $5 for day-of-event entries.) Online Entries close Noon on Saturday 6/28

The map:

The map is oriented to true north, not magnetic north. Magnetic north is indicated on the map legend, although there should not be any need for precise compass bearings.

One side of the sheet will have the center area and the eastern side of the mapped area; the other side of the sheet will have the center area and the western side of the mapped area. Thus, there is overlap between the two sides, to minimize the need for flipping from side to side. Map bags of 9x12 will be supplied.

Object:

The object is to visit, in any order, as many as possible of the spots (checkpoints) indicated by red circles on the maps, and verify that you were there by answering a question whose answer is found at the spot.

Mendon Ponds East - Classic (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Mendon Ponds Park - Cavalry Lodge

Event Registration: 9:45-10:30

Starts: 10 am to 11am

Courses Close: 12:30pm

Courses Available:

Beginner

Intermediate

Short Advanced

Long Advanced

String O - very short, very fast, very fun...recommended for kids of all ages.

Course Setter's Notes:

String-O will be available to show off your speed!

Instruction is available at all events, just ask at the registration table. Feel free to bring friends and family.

Pre-packaged snacks, fruit and jugs of water/Gatorade will be available.

Don't forget to sign up to volunteer and pre-register.

See you in the woods!