CTOC hosted National Orienteering Day event in Julia Davis park Saturday September 20. Wonderful indian summer weather
met scores of newcomers
who came to the park to try the sport of orienteering. After brief clinics families, pairs, and solos
alike went onto the beginners course
that was set around the Zoo. 1.7K and 7 control course offered challenging and interesting route choices and sense of orienteering.
Lexy and Bill, Brandy and Eric, Charlie and Valerie, Comstocks, Paul, Vern, and Annette Child, big Leibowitz family,
Joe and Joann, and Ivana Radlova -
everyone found and punched all correct controls. We hope that you enjoyed this experience! Masha Velichko went on the course solo first time in
her orienteering career (no shadowing by dad or mom). She was so happy to find all controls and discuss route choices with her dad.
Some first comers braved to try more advanced courses. Both loops of the advanced courses circled the park and went onto the other
side of the river crossing the BSU campus. Tne first loop was 4.1K, 10 controls and the second loop was 4.0K, 1 2 controls.
Paul and Vern, Joe and Joann braved the difficulties of the first loop and all finished with very respectful times. Lexy and Bill finished
both very difficult loops! So nice to see such enthusiasm!
Our experienced and advanced runners Doug LaMott, Lee Scott, and Dan Herring (with the black running dog) finished both loops with
Doug edging others and showing the best time of the day.
At the end everyone had a chance to win a prize - thanks to the NOD sponsor Brunton! If you didn't pickup your prize - come to me at the next meet and get it.
Many thanks go also to Karin Didisse who came from McCall to help with the event.
Sergey Velichko, NOD Director
Beginner Course: 1.7km, 7 controls
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Ivana Radlova 10:25
Lexy & Bill Leahy 15:20
Masha Velichko 16:18
Brandy & Eric Wilsar 17:10
Charlie & Valerie Gonzales 27:08
Comstocks Family 27:33
Paul & Vern Child 27:41
Annette Child 29:35
Leibowitz Family 28:31
Joe Novak & Joann Leone 40:10
Intermediate: 4.1km, 10 controls
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Paul & Vern Child 49:50
Joe Novak & Joann Leone 78:35
Advanced: 4.1K, 10 cntrls + 4.0K, 12 cntrls
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Doug LaMott 51:49
Lee Scott 54:44
Dan Herring 72:27
Lexy & Bill Leahy 77:23