Annual Westmoreland 3 for 1 orienteering event
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!
3 for 1 Beginners Courses
Plus JROTC Regional Meet
Plus advanced courses
Date
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Two beginner’s courses (White – easy, Yellow – advanced beginners), one intermediate (Orange), and three advanced courses (Red, Green, Brown)
Pay for one beginner course and do up to 2 more beginner or intermediate courses for the one price.
Note that the distances below are the direct straight line distance between controls – your actual path will be considerably longer.
White
(Beginner) is 1.8km with 12 controls all controls are either on or to the side of trails, or, if off trail the way is ribboned.
Yellow
(Advanced beginner) is 2.2km with 12 controls – controls are a mixture of on and off trails, if off trail then the way to the control follows a stream or wall (“Hand rail”.
Orange
(Intermediate) is 3.0km with 13 controls: while some controls have handrails the course does have route choices between many controls.
Advanced Courses
Red:
6.8km, 12 controls
Green:
5.2km 12 controls
Brown:
3.2km, 12 controls
This meet is also combined with JROTC regional competition.
Registration Fees (all courses)
Member Westmoreland or Orienteering Club | Non-Member | |
Senior | $10 | $15 |
Junior | $7 | $10 |
Group (2) | $15 | $25 |
Each additional in Group | $5 | $5 |
For Groups: The fee includes two maps. For each additional person, the cost is an additional $5, regardless of age or membership. They will also receive their own map.
Registration is open HERE .
Registration on the day is accepted subject to availability of maps, but pre-registration preferred.
Start times 9.30a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Beginners instruction is available between 9.30 and 11.30 a.m.
Event Director Geof Connor
Course Setter - Ksenyia 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!