***Note: We are doing pre-registration for this event. Details, including the required Google form link, are below in the "Pre-registration & Payment" section.*** New Quarter is a great park with a variety of terrain, historic sites, and great views of the river. And there's a disc golf course if you have extra time and energy after orienteering. Four courses to choose from! *** **STARTS:** Start any time between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. (Everybody must be back to the start no later than 2:30 pm.) Feel free to arrive any time after 10:45 am. **COST:** Maps are $5 each (pre-registered); $10 day-of (if available). **LOCATION**: New Quarter Park at 1000 Lakeshead Dr in Williamsburg. Look for the red & white arrow orienteering signs to lead the way. **INSTRUCTION**: 11:45am - 12:30pm * 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. * 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. \*\*\* **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. *Register by Thursday February 16th 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; we cannot print them on site. Please register and complete the waiver using the Google form link below. You will be shown payment info after registering there. <<<<<<[Google Form Registration](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYeua8WZzhNee7BaWyJ2ijSsEYLBIJH8uKx3Fz1EQJouw6GQ/viewform?usp=share_link)\>\>\>\>\>\> **MEET DETAILS: <<<<<<<>>>>>>** 4 courses to choose from. All are traditional orienteering courses that are completed in the numerical order indicated on the map. * White (Beginner) 2.2 km - Great for first-timers & practicing your skills. * Yellow (Novice) 2.9 km - More decision-making than White. * Orange (Intermediate) 4.2 km - Includes more off-trail travel and more route choices. * Green (Advanced) 5.1 km - The choice for those with advanced skills or who are ready to take on more of a challenge than an Orange course. **Course Designer**: Shawn Callahan \-\-\-\-\- Be sure to join our Facebook page at [https://www.facebook.com/CentralVAOrienteeringClub/](https://www.facebook.com/CentralVAOrienteeringClub/) \-\-\-\-\- **BEGINNER INFORMATION:** Below is some instructional information that you can check out to learn about orienteering before heading out on the course. * What is orienteering: [https://orienteeringusa.org/explore/what-is-orienteering/](https://orienteeringusa.org/explore/what-is-orienteering/) * See the "How to Navigate" section & the video. (Ignore the info about electronic punching.): [https://orienteeringusa.org/explore/how-to-orienteer/](https://orienteeringusa.org/explore/how-to-orienteer/) * See the "Basic Techniques" info: [https://orienteeringusa.org/resources/training/](https://orienteeringusa.org/resources/training/)

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