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Location: Use the Laumeier Park entrance off Rott Road, about 100 meters East of Geyer.  Look for signs and banners at the end of the last parking lot.

The map was updated by Jon Torrance in 2021.  It’s in good shape.  Trails are generally accurate, though the less distinct trails are overgrown.  There’s a lot of green (thick vegetation).  The course design is meant to keep you out of the green.  You can run in shorts (unless you like to make interesting route choices).

Beginner Course:  Find as many of the 20 checkpoint locations as you like in any order.  No time limit, but the courses closes at 7:30 pm.  Never been orienteering before…come on out…you’ll love it!

Intermediate Course:  A 30-minute score-O.  Find as many of the 20 checkpoint locations as you can in any order, but within the time limit.  If you go over 30 minutes, there’s a one CP per minute deduction.  Oh…and you don’t get to look at you map until your time starts.

Advanced Course: A 3.2 km point to point course with 16 checkpoints.  Must go in sequence.  You don’t get to see the map until your time starts.

Note: Only beginners get to review the map before starting.  Some checkpoint locations are shared.  So, if you’re helping a beginner, please do not look at the CP locations.

We’ll be using e-punch.  Checkpoint locations may have a control flag, a metal stake without a control flag, or maybe only an e-punch unit.  Look around.  Use your clue sheet.

Twist: Laumeier Park has 70 sculptures installed across its’ 105 acres.  Definitely a unique and unusual experience.  To have some fun and whimsy, you’ll receive a printed clue sheet with “unusual” clue descriptions.  These might be helpful or might not.  You’ll get this ahead of time and can study before you start.  A traditional symbol clue sheet is printed on the map.

Register online ahead of time and things will be ready for you!

It’s the traditional 3-hour (and 1-hour) score-O event the Saturday after Thanksgiving.  This year we’ll be at Cuivre River State Park.  This is a gorgeous park and we’ve been neglecting it.  Haven’t been there?  Well, the terrain is glacially modified.  That means the hills are not as steep as some of our other large parks – perfect for some post-feast exercise and fresh air!

Family and friends in town?  Bring them orienteering.  If they’re not into orienteering, have them come out and walk the incredibly scenic 3.5 mile hiking trail around the lake…while you’re out in the woods.

A score-O format means you have a fixed amount of time to find as many checkpoints (controls) as you can.  For this one, you have your choice of either 3 hours or 1 hour.  There are a total of 25 CPs.  CPs #1-#20 are worth 10 points and #21-#25 are worth 20 points.  There’s a penalty of 10 points for every minute you’re late.

This event is great for beginners.  There are ten CPs fairly easy to find not far from the start.  If you register as Beginner, we’ll assign you to the 1-hour.  If you register as Intermediate or Advanced, we’ll assign you to the 3-hour.  But you can change your mind when you arrive.  Or even change your mind when you finish – it’s a holiday weekend after all!  Everyone gets a map with CPs #1-#20.  Advanced participants will get a second map with CPs #21-#25. 

We’ll be at the beach.  From the Highway 47 entrance, follow the signs to the park campground.  Take the turn off at the parking lot for the swimming beach. Oh, and sorry, but no, doing a “polar bear plunge” will not get you any extra points!

**Update**: The park has decided not to open the bathroom at the beach.  The nearest bathroom is a 0.4 mile walk/drive uphill to the campground (bathroom across from playground).  The Hilltop Shelter bathroom is also open.  It’s on the way as you drive through the park and is also CP #4 on the course. Also, there is no running water at the beach.  Nearest is at the campground host (site #69).  There’ll be a limited amount of water on the course and at the finish.  Please plan to bring your own.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 25

Start anytime between 10:00 am and Noon.  Course closes at 3:00 pm.

Location: Cuivre River State Park

Courses: 3-Hour and 1-Hour Score-O

Meet Director: Mark Geldmeier