2022-04-30 Forest Park O

Saturday – April 30th

Come join us at this beautiful urban gem. This event will be held in conjunction with the Missouri State Parks, “Wonders of Wildlife” outdoor recreation and conservation event. The meet director will be providing orienteering instructions and training to W.O.W. participants throughout the day.  A SLOC course will be setup and available concurrently from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.  You can either do it on your own (and keep track of your own time), or arrive at 11:00 for a group start at 11:30.

When: Saturday, April 30th

Where: Behind the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park

Beginner Briefing: 11:00 AM (or other times as available)

Start: Do it on your own anytime between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm.  Or arrive at 11:00 am for a group start at 11:30 am. Course closes at 4:00 pm.

Please register online: https://stlouisorienteering.org/st-louis-orienteering-upcoming-events/schedule/

Cost: $20 per individual or group using the same passport. Free for members. If you haven’t done so already, purchase your $50 annual membership for the whole family that allows you free access to all regular events ALL year!

Courses: There will be two options. 1) A 3.5 km classic point-to-point
course where you don’t see the map until the clock starts. Participants
start at 1-2 minute intervals. 2) A 45-minute “Score-O”, where you go find
as many checkpoints as you can in any sequence.

Questions? Contact event director, Mark Geldmeier, mgeldmeier@earthlink.net or 314-966-0180