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Pre-registration details, including the required Google form link, are below in the "Pre-registration & Payment" section.
This is a fun park for orienteering. The park is not huge, but it has a good amount of elevation change & a complex trail network which will slow you down and make you think.

Four courses to choose from! Check out the details below.

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STARTS: Check in begins at 11:00 am and starts run until 12:00 pm. (Everybody must be back to the start no later than 1:30 pm.) Feel free to arrive any time after 10:45 am.

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

PARKING FEE: The park's lot is small, so we have an agreement with a business across the street to allow use of their lot as overflow. Use care when crossing this road.

LOCATION: Wahrani Nature Trail. Look for the red & white arrow orienteering signs at the entrance.

INSTRUCTION: 11:15 am - 11:50 am

  • 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 Thursday June 4th 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](http://mailto:registration@centralvaorienteering.com).

MEET DETAILS:
4 courses to choose from. White, Yellow, & Orange are traditional orienteering courses that are completed in the numerical order indicated on the map.

  • White (Beginner) - Great for first-timers & practicing your skills.
  • Yellow (Novice) - A bit more challenge than White.
  • Orange (Intermediate) - More route choice decisions and some off-trail travel.
  • Score-O (Advanced) - A foot course with a 90-minute time limit with penalties if over time. Find as many of the advanced locations as you can in whatever order seems the best. Be sure to bring a way to keep track of your time! There will be some different games in there to make it even more challenging!

Course Designer: Justin Mann, Chip Dodd, & Andrea Anderson

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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.

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