Greenbelt O-challenge

Regular December meet in Ann Morrison park and surrounding parks and areas. Expect challenging and fun courses!

Courses are on 1:5000 scale map:
Beginner: 1.9 km, 8 controls
Sport: 3.8 km, 16 controls
Intermediate: 4.1 km, 16 controls
Advanced: 6.5 km, 24 controls

Classic format traveling in sequential order. You're welcome to go at whatever pace you prefer.

HAZARDS and MAP NOTES
It may be freezing so dress accordingly. We will provide water at the meet center but you may want to bring your own.
Main roads are out of bounds and should not be crossed. This is shown with "out-of-bounds" purple lines. Use road underpasses that are shown with tunnel symbols.
There are couple construction places that advanced courses will pass by. These are shown fenced and with purple lines. Exercise caution.
On advanced courses you WILL cross minor roads and parking lots. Be watchful and cautious for potential traffic.
Map covers many urban areas: parks with wide open fields, parks with detailed and diverse vegetation, urban areas with many houses, fences, walls, and such. Remember that per rules you CAN NOT cross high fences (thick black lines with double ticks), buildings, olive colored areas, very dark green colored areas, and out-of-bound or dangerous areas that are shown with purple color. You CAN cross low fences (thin black lines with single ticks), water courses where shown permissible, lighter green colored areas. Be thoughtful in planning your routes, seeking where and how you may go in a most efficient way.
Majority of man-made objects shown with black X symbol include various utility boxes, permanent benches, large signs, and single poles.
Cairn symbol (black O with dot inside) used to show art or cultural objects.

Scoring: E-Punch will be used.

Please RSVP by Thursday @ noon December 7th with name, epunch #, and course choice to ensure you will have a map. You can RSVP either in the comments or directly to savelichko@yahoo.com

Liability Waivers:
Non-members please bring printed and signed liability waivers (available for download at ctoc-boise.org/pub/ctoc_ind_waiver.pdf) from home. We will have blanks if you forget. If you are bringing a minor who is NOT your own child, you MUST bring a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

What to bring:

• Compass
• Liability Waivers (non members only)
• E-Punch (if you don't own you can rent one during event for $2 charge)
• Clothing & Shoes appropriate for the weather for a few hours outside. Remember it is December and could be freezing outside!
• Water as you need while on the course.
• Cell phone for emergencies.

LOGISTICS
When: Saturday December 9; Starts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Course closes at 2:00 PM.

Meet Location: Ann Morrison park, near kids playground.

Cost:
We are nearing the end of the year which means its time to think about 2024 memberships! Consider obtaining a yearly membership which covers all local events (sponsored by CTOC).

CTOC annual membership:
Regular $45 (pays for all local meets).
Family $65 (pays for all local meets).
Whoever signs for 2024 membership today or at the meet gets December meet free too!

Single meet (day) dues:

• $10 per person/team, free for members
• Single Junior (up to 20 years old): $5 per person/team, free for members
• If more than one map is needed for a team, a small additional fee may be needed per the discretion of the meet director depending on printing costs.

Membership form and instructions found here.

Results will be posted on the City of Trees Club Blog a few days after the event.

Hope to see you all out there enjoying outdoors and courses!

Sergey