It was a dark and stormy night.... a perfect night for orienteering! Threatening weather didn't stop
us from having a great turnout for the Saturday night event. Many families including small children
tried navigating by flashlight, with success! Some very fast times were turned in, especially on the
advanced course with some serious competition - only 14 minutes separates 2nd through 10th place. The
beginner course also shows a similar tight grouping of times. Sergey overcame the difficulties of reading
a map in the dark by simply memorizing the course, and leaving the map behind (it helps that he did much
of the mapping for the area). Bill Leahy didn't get enough on the advanced course and went out again on
the intermediate course, which he said had one of the most difficult control legs. Kristin had to keep
to flat land with her stroller, so she was limited to the beginner course. The bouncing lights of the
orienteers made for interesting viewing, especially for the curious people who lived in the condominiums
overlooking the Complex. Lots of smiles were seen on the faces of the finishers, including the youngsters
- we might just have to do this again some time!
Thanks to all who turned out, and hope to see you in the daylight next month at Ann Morrison park, Saturday
Dec. 13, Starts 11-1pm. meet near the bridge.
- Karin Didisse, meet director
Advanced - 4.4 km.
1. Sergey Velichko 21:35 (memory)
2. Jeff Black 28:31
3. Dave Ritzenthaler 32:40
4. Ivana Radiova 33:28
5. Dave Bergset 35:10
6. Travis Jones 35:50
7. Bill Leahy 36:56
8. Lee Scott 37:47
9. Doug LaMott 39:42
10. Andy Hill 42:12
11. Dan Herring 68:20
12. Jeremy Zerr 76:14
Intermediate - 3.3km.
1. Bill Leahy 29:50 (2nd course)
2. Eric Zuber & Angela Haener 44:30
3. Pat, Karen & Megan Doherty 63:10
4. Brad VanRoosendahl 63:20
Beginner - 2km.
1. Kristin Ritzenthaler w/baby 15:14
2. Bob, Mitchell & Monica Leibowitz 25:24
3. Greg Davidson 25:30
4. Miles & Austin Knowles 29:40
5. Ian Lane 33:00
6. Dave & Fina Foster, Aubree Apperson 33:11
7. David & Brandon Rigby 35:40
8. Joel Hammer 38:40