The site of last year's US Night Orienteering Champs, Oregon Ridge is one of our favorite parks - the woods are great for both on- and off-trail running, and there are plenty of amenities nearby including a very family-friendly Nature Center.
We will have the classic set of orienteering courses on offer (beginner/white through advanced/blue). Register anytime between 10:45 - 1:15, start some time between 11 - 1:30, and by whatever means necessary be back no later than 3pm.
Any youth or large groups attending, please contact the Event Director [2] so that we can coordinate pre-registration for your group; the group registration and waiver form [3] is part of the information on our Group Leaders [4] page.
While Oregon Ridge Park [5] hosts a fine Nature Center [6] a bit away from this year's registration area, we will have the use of the nearby lodge restroom facilities. Of additional note:
Post-Event Socializing: There's a huge 'Market Cafe' in the Wegman's just 5 minutes (2 miles) east of Oregon Ridge on Shawan Road, just east of I-83 exit 20, with many food selections and plenty of sit-wherever-you-like seating on the second floor (store & market cafe map here [7]). It's a fine place to meet up and compare maps, whether you're having just a coffee or soda or a full meal, and it's suitable for both kids and adults. Yelp review of this store with over 20 photos here [8].
Any Questions? Just use our handy Contact Us [9] form and ask!
Location | Oregon Ridge Park - Ski Hill, Ski hill parking area, Cockeysville, MD (Classic) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Registration | No advance registration required. Just show up and have fun! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Start Times | Register anytime between 10:45 - 1:15, start some time between 11 - 1:30, and by whatever means necessary be back no later than 3pm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule | Sunday, October 18
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Location Details |
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Course Details | Classic
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Course Notes | Classic The upper wooded areas are very open and allow for quick running even at this time of year. The lower areas have intricate vegetation details and navigation is very important.
Map Notes:
There are no control descriptions on the map as they didn't fit; take a separate one. Because of the big hill, all courses will some long climb sections. Advanced Courses: the beach area of the lake is closed at this time of year so I have put a small out of bounds on the map to show that the gate is closed. It is possible to run around the fence. Blue: Will have a control in the logged area. Red & Green: will run along the logged area unless it expands in which case you will be in it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Entry Fees | Individual Entries
Note: juniors = under 21
Team or Group Entries Participants are welcome to compete together as a single team entry. Teams containing one or more nonmembers are charged the nonmember individual rate. Teams containing one or more adults are charged the adult individual rate. For teams to receive member or junior rates, all members of the team must be members or juniors, respectively. Each extra team map beyond the first is an additional $2. Individuals or teams desiring to compete on a second course can do so for a reduced fee of $2/map. Important Notes
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Links:
[1] https://www.qocweb.org/events/2015/10/18/oregon-ridge
[2] http://qocweb.org/contact/Levine/Dave
[3] http://qocweb.org/sites/default/files/maps/waiver.htm
[4] http://qocweb.org/content/group-leaders
[5] http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/oregonridgelodge/
[6] http://www.oregonridge.org/
[7] http://www.wegmans.com/images/storeDirectory/store14.gif
[8] http://www.yelp.com/biz/wegmans-hunt-valley
[9] http://qocweb.org/contact
[10] https://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=dmpvcmFhbDVvNzgzMG92cDA5MThsMm5sbm8gZ3JlZ0Bxb2N3ZWIub3Jn&tmsrc=greg%40qocweb.org
[11] https://www.qocweb.org/contact/Levine/Dave
[12] https://www.qocweb.org/contact/Good/Ted
[13] http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=loc:39.4914,-76.6823&sll=39.4914,-76.6823&sspn=0.076258,0.086346&ie=UTF8&z=14
[14] http://qocweb.org/content/become-member-qoc
[15] http://qocweb.org/epunch