Rockwood Park

Name: Rockwood Park
Start: 2025-07-20T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-20T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Rockwood Park

Hosted By

Alec and 2 others

Details

Pre-registration details, including the required Google form link, are below in the "Pre-registration & Payment" section.
Come join us at Rockwood Park! This is a smaller park with lots of tree cover & not much undergrowth, so perfect for summer orienteering.
Two courses to choose from! Check out the details below.

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STARTS: Check in begins at 10:30 am and starts run until 11:30 am. (Everybody must be back to the start no later than 1:00 pm.) Feel free to arrive any time after 10:15 am.

COST: Maps are $5 each (pre-registered); $10 day-of (if available).

PARKING: No parking fees at this park. There is one lot near the start and several others along the loop road that are within a short walking distance of the start.

LOCATION: Rockwood Park near Shelter #4 which is just past the dog park/recycling center. Watch for our red & white arrow signs to point the way toward the start.

INSTRUCTION: 10:45am - 11:20am

Instruction will be available during above times for beginners or those who would like some help to get started. We can also offer some tips to those who've been out a few times and want to advance their skills a bit.
See links at the bottom to some reference materials that you can review in advance in lieu of in-person instruction.

OTHER:

Bring your own compass or borrow one of ours (on a first-come basis). Be prepared to leave car keys as a deposit when borrowing.
Dress appropriately for the weather and for travel both on & off trail. You are strongly encouraged to bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Feel free to post comments or contact one of the organizers if you have any questions!

*** Our meets are put on by volunteers & we could use your help. Please consider offering some of your time at this or an upcoming meet or for other help in running the club. ***

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
We require everyone to register on the Google form & pay for their maps in advance. This cuts down on the amount of time needed on event day for waiver signing & payments. It also guarantees you a map. Minors cannot participate without a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Register by Friday July 18th at Noon to give us time to print maps and reserve one for you. Only a very limited number of extra maps will be available.

Please register and complete the waiver using the Google form link below. You will be shown payment info after registering there.
Google Form Registration

Groups: Organized groups of minors: Don't use the registration form above. Please contact us at registration@centralvaorienteering.com.

MEET DETAILS:
2 courses to choose from.

White (Beginner) - Great for first-timers & practicing your skills. A traditional orienteering course that is completed in the numerical order indicated on the map.
Score-O - (Novice/Intermediate) - 90-minute time limit with penalties if over time. Find as many of the novice- and intermediate-level locations as you can in whatever order seems the best.

Course Designers: Alec Richardson & Ellen Stefaniak

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BEGINNER INFORMATION:
Below is some instructional information that you can check out to learn about orienteering before heading out on the course.