Ski-O - Urban Forestry Center
45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Deb updated the map last year and this is a fun place to O with inside bathroom....a bonus!

Unknown if it will be foot, ski, or snowshoe at this point. Deb plans on white, yellow, and an advanced course. Bring Friends!

Contact Deb to volunteer help.

From Interstate 95 Northbound/Southbound: take Exit #5 to the Portsmouth Traffic Circle. From the Circle, take Route 1 Bypass South. This will merge into Route 1 South. Proceed about 2 miles thru a series of five lights. At the next set of lights you should be in the left turn only lane (Market Basket will be on your right). Turn left onto Elwyn Road. Take the first left turn (approximately 500 feet) into the Urban Forestry Center road to the parking lot.

Phone: (603) 431-6774

Deb Humiston, 603 772-8772, send mail to Deb

Needham Town Forest, Needham MA

1:5000 (Sprints), 1:7500 (White & Orange), 10ft contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Needham Sprints is back!! Yes they are.
A doubleheader featuring one shorter technical sprint emphasizing navigation; one longer sprint emphasizing foot speed and route choice.
Plus a White and an Orange.
E-punching on the Sprint courses.
**Sprints are ONLY for those who can read the map WHILE RUNNING.**

From Rt. 95/128 exit 19 onto Highland Ave. for 0.9 miles to third traffic light at West St. Turn right and follow West St. for 0.6 miles to the end at Central Ave. Turn left and watch for signs on the left after 1.5 miles.
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Peter Amram, 617-696-3442, send mail to Peter

Peter Amram

Estabrook Woods, Concord MA
Red course added!

White & Yellow: 1:15000, 2.5m contours
Orange, Brown, Green, Red: 1:10000, 2.5m contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please note that Monument Road in Concord is closed due to construction work
From I-95/Rt. 128 take Rt. 2 west and get off on Cambridge Turnpike heading to Concord Town Center.  Take a left on Lexington Street and this will bring you to the main rotary/green in downtown Concord. Take Lowell Road from the rotary in Concord. After crossing the Concord River, turn right on Liberty Street. Bear left onto Estabrook Road and then turn right where Estabrook Road and Barnes Hill Road separate. Follow Estabrook Road until you reach the end of the road.

There is limited parking available at Estabrook Woods so please carpool where possible.
The town of Concord police safety officer has requested that vehicles park on one side only to maintain emergency vehicle access.
In general parking on the right hand side of the road is preferable. 
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Mark and Pia Webb, 781-686-9579, send mail to Mark

Wendy Johnecheck and Ian Finlayson

Park-O
Hammond Pond Reservation

1:5000

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=82

Alex Jospe, send mail to Alex

Spring Scout O, Hale Reservation, Westwood MA

Annual one day orienteering event for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

Limited to first 400 paid registrations. Registration material posted at http://home.comcast.net/~pete.lane and www.ktc-bsa.org/scouto.htm. Or mail SASE to Pete Lane, 29 Ahern Road, Marlboro MA 01752. Registration deadline March 29, 2009.

Paul Windt, (978) 250-9525, send mail to Paul

Pete Lane, (774) 249-9649, send mail to Pete

Hale Reservation, Westwood MA

1:10000

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

For more exercise and orienteering, people are invited to run two, or even all three courses.

Volunteering to help pick up controls at the end of the day is another way to get more practice (and ensure a happy meet director too.)

From Rt. 128 (I-95), take exit 16B onto Rt 109 towards Westwood for about 1 mile. Make a right on Dover Rd and continue until O-signs on right.
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Jeff Leiserson, send mail to Jeff

Park-O
Pine Banks Park

1:5000

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=83

Ian Smith, 617.276.5173, send mail to Ian

"The Spring Runoff", A USOF Sanctioned "A" Event
Middlesex Fells Reservation, Medford and Stoneham MA

1:10000, 2.5m contours

Recreational Courses will be available on White, Yellow, and Orange.
Register at meet site:
Entry fee $3 for 12 and under, $5 all others. Recreational orienteers will also use SI epunching; rentals avilable for $2. Extra maps $3

String Course will be available at no charge.

Go to the CSU website for complete information about registering for the A Meet.

Day 1: From the North take I-93 to Exit 35; the assembly area is right at the bottom of the ramp. From the South Take I-93 to Exit 34; at the traffic light go left on N Border Rd for about 0.3 mi; turn left and go under the highway to Fallon Rd.

Day 2: . The Day 2 assembly area is at Medford HS, 489 Winthrop St (Rte 38), Medford, at the SW end of the map. From the North: Take exit 33 from I-93, then take the first (sharp) right to S Border Rd, go 0.3 miles and turn left on Gouvernor St, go 0.4 miles and turn right on Lawrence Rd, go 0.6 miles to Winthrop St, turn R and go 0.3 miles to HS. From the South: Leave I-93 at exit 33, go around the circle over the highway, then take the first right, and follow as above.

Larry Berman, send mail to Larry

Michael Commons, send mail to Michael

Sara Mae Berman, 617-868-7416, send mail to Sara

JUNE NORCROSS WEBSTER SCOUT RESERVATION, ASHFORD, CT
Nipmuck District Camp-O-Scout-O-ree and Spring CT Scout-O : day 1 - skill development & practice

1:10000, 5m contours

Pre-registration and pre-payment required by April 15.
Check-in : 8:30 AM.
Orienteering skill development and practice with NEOC guide.
For camping info: CT Rivers Camping Services 860-289-6669
for camp info: http://www.ctrivers.org/ [go camping; council camps; JN Webster Scout Reservation]
also: http://jnwebster.org

Craig & Vicki Embree, 860-974-1345, send mail to Craig

Kevin Burnham

JUNE NORCROSS WEBSTER SCOUT RESERVATION, ASHFORD, CT
Spring CT Scout-O : day 2 - competition for scouts & leaders

1:10000, 5m contours

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pre-registration and pre-payment required by April 15.
Check-in and starts: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Orienteering competition for leaders and scouts within age levels and gender.

From Interstate 84 in CT, Exit 69 to CT Route 74 east to US Route 44 east. Approximately 2 miles, at top of hill, past Midway Pizza. From Interstate 395, Exit 93 to CT Route 101 west to Route 44 west. Approximately 8 miles west of Mashamoquet Brook S.P.
Follow Orienteering signs to parking.
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For info: Don Jacques, 860-870-1158, send mail to Don

Double-Sprint Sunday
College Woods, Durham, NH

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sprints are part of the N-American Orienteering Spring Series.

GO GREEN, leave the car at home!.
Take the DownEaster Train from North Station / Anderson-Woburn etc.
Arrive 10:10 in Durham, return with 1:24 (or 4:04) train.
www.amtrakdowneaster.com

The event site is 10 minutes walk from the Durham train station: take road overpass south of Durham train station going west, then take immediate left onto foot path nearest to and west of train tracks. Continue south along train tracks. Gregg Hall is the tall building ahead about 400 meters.

From Rt. 4 W of Durham take Rt. 155A (marked UNH if eastbound, Lee if westbound). Go east towards Durham about 1.3 miles to traffic light past overpass, take a right into UNH, go 1/4 mile, after the left curve take a sharp right towards railroad underpass.
After underpass take a right, follow O signs to parking. Start/Finish at Gregg Hall.

Ernst Linder, send mail to Ernst

Park-O
Peters Hill

1:4000

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=84

Pia K. Webb

The Billygoat, Nottingcook State Forest, Bow NH

The "Billygoat" is long event of 12-13km, held annually in the Northeast. The event features a mass start and tee shirts awarded to finishers under 3.5 hours. Pre-registration is ($20 if received by 4/26, $27 if received by 5/6, $35 thereafter including the day of the event). There will also be standard recreational courses for the standard UNO meet fees. See UNO's website: http://www.upnoor.org/ No preregistration is required for the recreational courses.
Preregistration: (required for the Billygoat) Please complete and send a standard USOF waiver. Fee $20 if received by 4/26, $27 if received by 5/6, $35 thereafter including the day of the event. Day of event entrants may have to copy from a master map depending on preprinted supply. We expect to use e-punching. If you do not have an SI e-punch you can rent one for $2 ($40 fee if lost). Also please provide T-shirt size and SI e-punch number. Mail completed waivers with a check made out to UNO to:
Beth Lux
7 Allen Road
Bow, NH 03304

From points south, exit 11 above Manchester, Hackett Hill Rd. Thru toll, left/North on 3a and left on Pine a few hundred yds after the light where the double yellows converge. Take Pine to Allen (about 2.5mi), go about 0.4 mi to brush dump sign, go left, follow O signs. From north, get off IS 89 at exit 1, Logging Hill Rd. Take south into Bow. Pass fire station and go about 0.75 mi further to Bow Bog on left. Take this 2.2 mi to Allen, go rt, go about 0.4 mi to brush dump on left as above.
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Bob Lux, 603-225-5742

Jim Arsenault

Park-O
Franklin Park

1:7500

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=87

Clem McGrath

Trifecta Score-O at Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham NH

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Each map a 1-hour score-o format.
Do one or all three!
Bring compass, bike&helmet, canoe&pfd (or rent from the park)
More info: www.racingahead.com

Take NH101 to Exit 5 (13 miles east of I-93 Exit 7). Turn right (north) off ramp and go 0.6 miles north on NH 107 to T-intersection. Turn left on NH 27, then immediately right on NH 156. Go 1.3 miles to park sign and turn left on Mountain Rd. Go 2 miles and turn left at park entrance, then follow O-signs.
[Google Map]

Steve and Tracey Olafsen, 603-284-6368

METRO. DIST. COMM. RESERVOIR #5 (Brainard Forest) WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
MDC - Recreation Discovery Day at W.H. reservoir

1:10000, 5m contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

From I 84, take exit 39 to Rte 4. Go east on Rte 4 for 2 mi. to MDC gate. Follow Orienteering signs for 0.5 mi. to parking lot.
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Paul Pearson, 860-745-7457, send mail to Paul

Park-O
Pine Hill

1:10000

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=85

Lori Huberman

2008 NEOC Club Champs, Mt Tom, Holyoke MA (2009 Club Champs will be in the Fall)
Epunching at this event!

1:10000, 5m contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The 2008 Club Champs are based on age as of December 31, 2008.

Courses and Categories. Courses have color name designations. Competitors are divided into categories by gender (M for male, F for female) and age as of December 31,2008.

WHITE	YELLOW	ORANGE	BROWN	BROWN	GREEN	RED	BLUE
F-10	F-14	F-16	F-18	M65+	F-20	F-21+	M-21+
F-12	M-14	M-16	F55+	M70+	F35+	M-20
M-10			F60+	M75+	F40+	M35+
M-12			F65+	M80+	F45+	M40+
			F70+	M85+	F50+	M45+
			F75+	M90+	M-18
			F80+		M50+
			F85+		M55+
			F90+		M60+

Frequently Asked Questions:

I am a female who turned 14 in 2008, what is my club champs 2008 course?
F-14:  yellow course for any female 14 and under as of December 31, 2008

I am a male who turned 55 in 2008, what is my club champs 2008 course?
M55+ - green course for any male 55 and older as of December 31, 2008.

Can I compete at the meet on a course other than the course designated for my age-class at the event?
Yes, but to be eligible for the club champs you must complete the course designated for your age class.

Do I need to pre-register?
No.

What is the cost?
Same as a regular event - $6.

Who is eligible
All NEOC members.

Can I join/renew at the day of event and participate?
Yes.

Are there awards?
Yes, the club champion in each category receives an award.   
See:http://www.gouldhome.com/orienteering/index.html

When will the 2008 club champs receive awards?
At the picnic and AGM on June 20, 2009.

Other questions??
Send to info@newenglandorienteering.org

From Mass Pike / points south: follow I-91 N to exit 17A (MA route 141 E). Follow MA 141 E (Easthampton Road) east a couple blocks to the intersection with US-5. Turn left and follow US-5 around 3.5 miles north (pass the entrance to the old Mt Tom ski area), and turn left (will have an orienteering sign) at Reservation Road. Follow Reservation Road under I-91 to the meet.
From Vermont / points north: follow I-91 S to exit 18 (US-5). Follow US-5 south just under 4 miles. Turn right at Reservation Road (orienteering sign). Follow Reservation Road under I-91 to the meet.
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Samantha Saeger, Jeff Saeger, send mail to Samantha

Samantha Saeger, Jeff Saeger

Park-O
Cat Rock

1:5000

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Pre-registration required: http://csu.attackpoint.com/event.aspx?event_id=86

Ross Smith

Nobscot, Sudbury MA

1:10000, 3m contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Epunching at this event!

From Route 20 in Sudbury take Nobscot Road south for 1 mile. Nobscot Road is just west of Friendly's.
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Ken & Diane Menzies, send mail to Ken

GAY CITY STATE PARK, HEBRON, CT 06447
CT Trails Day event

1:10000, 5m contours

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

From I-84E, take exit 59 to Rte 384 and take exit 5 in Bolton to Rte 85 S to park entrance in Hebron.
[Google Map]

Jonathan Howes, 860-529-3184, send mail to Jonathan

Dai Bedwell

ARDF Championships, Blue Hills Reservation, Quincy/Milton MA
(Amateur Radio Direction Finding), plus classic orienteering courses on Saturday & Sunday.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Maps and Compasses for All

In accordance with standard ARDF rules of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), participants will be divided into nine age categories, five for males and four for females. With their direction-finding gear and a full-color orienteering map in hand, they will set forth each day with the goal of finding all of their required transmitters (five, four or three, depending on category).

Each person is individually timed and transmitters may be found in any order. There is no need to dig in the dirt, because a special flag will mark the check-in point at each fox location. After that, contestants will head for the finish line, guided by their map and a homing transmitter on a separate frequency. The goal is to find the most transmitters in the shortest elapsed time. Medals await the winners each day, as well as opportunities to join ARDF Team USA for the next ARDF World Championships, scheduled for 2010 in Croatia.

The 2009 USA Championships offer another first: A combination of championship ARDF and classic orienteering. Our transmitter hunts will share the forest with local sessions of the New England Orienteering Club. Besides reducing costs for everyone, the inclusion of ARDF at the NEOC meet will expose orienteers and local Scouts to Amateur Radio and to this radio sport.

This year's site is the Blue Hills Reservation, a 7000 acre open space about 10 miles south of downtown Boston.

For information about the ARDF Championships go to: http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2009/02/10/10639/?nc=1

For information about the regular orienteering courses contact: Joanne Sankus, send mail to Joanne
Receivers will be available for people who have never tried radio orienteering to go out on a course and try their hand at this other orienteering discipline, reported to be a lot of fun!

Directions for the regular orienteering courses only: From I-93 (Route 128) take Exit 3 (Houghton's Pond) in Milton. Go north on Ponkapoag Trail 0.5 miles to stop sign and turn right. Parking lot is 300 meters on right. Follow orienteering signs to the registration area near the bathhouse.

Vadim Afonkin, send mail to Vadim
(For information about the regular orienteering courses contact: Joanne Sankus, send mail to Joanne)

Big River - North, West Greenwich RI

1:10000

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Map:Revised & Enlarged, Winter 2006--Winter 2008

No toilet facilities.

Just off Route 95 at Exit 6 (Not 6A). From Exit 6 follow RT. 3 approx. 3.0 miles to Congdon Mill Road on left (at the towers, and across from the Big River Inn). Take Congdon Mill Road approx. 0.8 miles to meet site on left, just after cross one-way bridge.
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Karl Stephens, 401-245-6005, send mail to Karl

NEOC Club Picnic & Annual Meeting
Sprints at Forest Park, Springfield MA

1:5000

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The two sprints are registered with the national Sprint Series.
Sprint 1 is more park than woods, and suitable for yellow runners. Sprint 2 is more advanced. There will also be a White course for beginners and kids. E-punching on all courses.

NEOC Club Picnic & Annual Meeting
The picnic will begin at noon.
The club’s Annual Meeting will begin around dessert time. Full information about the potluck picnic and the voting for new board members will appear in the "Special Notices" on the home page in May.

From points south:
From Rt. I-91North, take exit 2 in Massachusetts. Continue up the hill and the road curves to the left. Take a right at the traffic light onto Sumner Ave. Forest Park is on the right.
From points north, east, or west:
Take Rt. I-91South to Springfield. Take exit 4. Take a left, under the highway, go right, up Longhill Street, then go left on Sumner Ave. Forest Park is on the right.
Parking: There is a fee to drive into the park, $3.00 for a MA license, $5.00 for an out-of-state license. Once in the park follow orienteering signs to registration.
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Phil Bricker, 413-586-8644, send mail to Phil

Phil Bricker

Joanne Sankus, send mail to Joanne