Annual Westmoreland Raid the Sanctuary
Co-Sponsored by Hudson Valley Orienteering
Our Orienteering Events
Rain or shine, Westmoreland Sanctuary partners with Hudson Valley twice a year to bring you a spring and fall orienteering meet. Orienteering combines the terrain of the outdoors with the thrill of a scavenger hunt. Navigate through Westmoreland’s woods, off-trail, using only a map and compass. Enter as an individual, family or group!
This event is a challenging adventure run that incorporates different types of orienteering and other elements.
The courses will be
- Viking Course: 10.2km, 33 controls 4 different types of O (Regular/sprint/line/scatter)
- Visigoth Course: 7.2km, 27 controls 4 different types of O (regular/sprint/line/scatter)
- Gnomes (Old Elves) Course: about 4.0 km, 18 controls, 3 different types of O(Regular/sprint/scatter
- Pre-registration required and is now open.
Times:
- Vikings/Visigoth mass start at 9.30 a.m.
- Gnomes starts 9.30-12.00.
- If you have never been orienteering competitively before, we encourage you to participate with a friend who has and run the Gnomes, or run the beginner/intermediate courses (see below)
Course Fees:
For members of Westmoreland, HVO and local orienteering clubs:
Viking Course: $15 Visigoth: $15 Gnome: $10.
Non-Members: $20 Visigoth: $20 Gnome: $15
Groups add $5 (member) or $7 (non-member) per person (max 2 in a group for Vikings and Visigoths, 3 for gnomes)
There will also be beginners’ courses (White, Yellow) and an intermediate course (Orange)starting at 10.00-1.00. These will be standard orienteering courses. Pre-registration preferred and is now open. If you are not registered there may be no maps available for your course.
- Orange: About 3.3km/12 controls
- Yellow/White: 2.3km/10 controls
Beginners’ instruction will be available.
Fees for these courses: $7 for members (+ members of adjacent clubs and Westmoreland), $15 for nonmembers,
Junior (18 or under) $5 per member ($10 non-member).
Groups (2 people) member $10, non-member ($20)
Each additional person $5.
Event directors: Geof Connor (HVO)/Ann Paul (Westmoreland)
Course Setters: Geof Connor/Kseniya Popova
About Orienteering
Orienteering is a fun outdoor activity in which you run (or walk) a pre-determined course through the woods, by navigating to certain locations on your map using only a map and compass to guide you. These certain locations are called “control locations.” Once you reach the control location, you will use your “finger stick” (an electronic memory device) to record your time at that specific location. Your time is recorded at the end by a computer and a winner of the race is determined.
This can be as competitive as you want; from a nice relaxed stroll in the woods, to making your competitors eat your dust! It is enjoyed by kids, families, groups, and individuals of all ages.
Below is a video explaining how to get started. This information will also be taught in our Beginner's Classes!
There are beginner classes from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Maps will be provided. Compasses and Finger Sticks can be rented for free.
Families/Groups/Scout Troop registrations only receive 1 finger stick, so if you would like to test your mettle separately, be sure to register as individuals!
- Water bottle
- Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
- Compass (one can be provided)
- Food to enjoy afterwards!
Refund Policy:
Westmoreland Sanctuary provides refunds only if the Sanctuary cancels a program or event for any reason. Refunds are not issued for personal reasons related to individuals, families, or groups. If a participant is unable to attend, payment may be reallocated as a donation or applied to another program.
Enjoy our Orienteering Meets?
We'd love to have you back!
