Event Details For:

Orienteering Meet at Bear Creek Lake Park (Lakewood)
Saturday, May 7th, 2016

Course Setter: Sverre Froyen
Course Vetter: N / A
E-Punch Coordinators: John Crowther & Doug Berling
Meet Equipment: Galen Moore

Attention! Pre-Registration Deadline: 9:00 pm MDT on Thursday, May 5th, 2016


[Results]
[List of Registered Runners]


  • Pre-Registration: Pre-registration is required for this meet. Use the form at the bottom of this page. (Note: Large groups have a special pre-registration process; send an email to the webmaster for details.)

    NEW! New for RMOC Members: Expedite meet check-in with a year-long waiver. [Details]


  • Schedule:

    12:30 pm to 2:00 pmRegistration and starts. (You can register and start at any time during this window. Start early if you want to try multiple courses, or if you expect to take a long time on your course.)
    1:00 pmBasic Beginner Instruction will be offered at 1:00 pm in the vicinity of the Registration table.
    4:00 pmAll courses close at 4:00 pm. (We'll start picking up controls at 4:00 pm. Out of consideration for the meet volunteers, please check in and download at the Finish no later than 4:00 pm even if you haven't completed your course.)

  • Courses: This meet will offer standard Beginner and Intermediate courses, and three Advanced Sprint courses. You can find an explanation of the orienteering course color scheme at our FAQs page.

    - The Beginner courses (White and Yellow) will be suitable for Beginners of all ages -- kids, adults, families, etc.

    - You can complete any of the courses as an Individual or as a Team. (Teams of just two or three work better than large teams.)

    Attention! There's an equestrian event taking place at the park on Saturday. Be on the lookout for horses as you run along and across trails. To avoid spooking horses, slow down (or stop) and give them a wide berth as you pass.

    None of the courses will cross the creek.

    Technical
    Difficulty
    Course Length Length (km) # of
    Controls
    Beginner White Very Short 1.4 6
    Yellow Short 2.1 8
    Intermediate Orange Medium 4.2 10
    Advanced Sprint #1 Short 1.8 9
    Sprint #2 Short 1.7 9
    Sprint #3 Short 2.9 12

  • Beginner Instruction: Basic Beginner Instruction will take place at 1:00 pm in the vicinity of the Registration table. When you register, let a volunteer know that you would like Beginner Instruction.

  • Event Fees: Our standard meet fees will apply. Please refer to the table below.

    - We accept cash and checks payable to "RMOC".

    - School groups can use our "Request for Invoice" form to be billed after the meet.

    Attention! For the Sprint courses, you will pay the standard Advanced registration fee. You may then choose to do one, two, or all three Sprint courses for one flat entry fee.

    Status Age Course Type RMOC Meet
    Registration
    Fee
    RMOC Member All Ages All Courses $11.00
    Non-Member Junior (under 18) All Courses $11.00
    Adult (18 and over) Beginner (White & Yellow) $11.00
    Intermediate & Advanced $15.00
    E-Punch Discount (if you have your own -- where to buy) – $3.00
    Extra Maps (for teams) $3.00
    Extra Courses (same person doing multiple courses on the same day) $5.00
    Compass Rental (collateral required -- car keys, driver's license, etc.) $1.00
    Safety Whistle Purchase $1.00

    Note: Teams only pay one registration fee per team (plus the cost of any extra maps they want; one map is included in the team registration fee).

  • Volunteers: Please contact RMOC President Kris Beecroft if you can volunteer at this meet: email. If you volunteer, you can still run a course. The following roles need to be filled:

    • Setup;
    • Registration Table;
    • Beginner Instruction;
    • Starts;
    • E-Punch Timing; and
    • Control Pick-Up.

  • Local Weather Forecast: Weather Underground
  • Driving Directions: From C-470, exit at Morrison Road and head east. The park entrance is approximately 0.25 miles away. Follow the orange-and-white orienteering signs to the parking area. We'll be at the Coyote Crossing pavilion in the north part of the park.

    Note: The park entry fee is $10 per vehicle, or $5 per vehicles for seniors age 62+. Note that this is a City of Lakewood park, not a state park.[Park Website]

    [Google Map]


Pre-Registration Form

Online pre-registration has closed, but you can still participate. Please register when you arrive at the meet. You may have to draw your course on a blank map.


[List of Registered Runners]


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