BYOM Event at DCR Nickerson State Park (Brewster - Cape Cod): July 1 - July 9: It is a great time of year to take a trip to the Cape and you might as well enjoy some orienteering (and a swim) at Nickerson State Park when you go. We are still waiting on the permit so check the website for updated information.
GEAR: The NEOC gear shop is open again! Take advantage of our 2023 order to update your gear or get the things you missed out on from the 2022 order. But don't wait too long, the gear shop closes on July 15 at 10:00 AM so we can place our order and have items available for the Fall. Online ordering is available at this link or from the homepage of the NEOC website and includes an order guide with additional information. Prices include all taxes and fees for in person pick up and gear will be available at our Fall events. Shipping is available for an additional charge.
SUMMER TRAINING: Do you want to join some summer training in the Boston area on Thursday evenings? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and check out the details in this Google form. Training will be low-key (meaning: no controls but streamers; streamers will be placed by the first starter or in tandem; ...). Each session will have a specific focus (contours, route choice, control picking, compass work, ...). We will try to offer a long and short option wherever it makes sense (If there's interest in a kid's course, please reach out to the course setter of the specific date and we'll work something out.) Information of the upcoming training will be shared one week in advance via e-mail or WhatsApp (see the Google form mentioned). Weekly sign-up is mandatory so we can be sure to comply with landowner rules and have enough maps printed! What: Technical orienteering training When: Thursday evenings, 6pm Where: in the parks and forests in the Boston area Who: Orienteers with a basic or advanced skill set (it's technical training, not a race!)
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