Raid the Sanctuary!
Co-Sponsored by Hudson Valley Orienteering
Event: Raid the Sanctuary
Date: Saturday, May 16th,
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This event is a challenging adventure run that incorporates different types of orienteering.
The courses will be
· Viking Course: 10.2km, 33 controls
· Visigoth Course: 7.2km, 27 controls
· Gnomes (Old Elves) Course: about 4.0 km, 18 controls,
· 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)
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.
For more information, fees and registration go to
Date
October 20th, 2024
Two advanced score events and 3 beginners courses. Pay for one and do 1, 2 or 3 courses.
Meet Time
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Beginner's Classes
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free beginners classes offered 10:00am-12:00pm
Courses
- White (Beginner)
- Start any time between 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Yellow (Advanced Beginner)
- Start any time between 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Orange (Intermediate)
- Start any time between 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Gnomes (Short Advanced)
- Start any time between 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Max group number: 3
- Visigoth* (Advanced)
- Start time 9:30am
- Max group number: 2
- Viking* (Advanced)
- Start time 9:30am
- Max group number: 2
All courses close at 2:30pm
*Pre-registration is required for these courses
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!
Register ahead of time! Same-day registration is not guaranteed.
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 “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, individuals of all ages.
There are beginner classes throughout the meet and sticks are available to rent.
Families/groups only receive 1 stick, so if you would like to test your mettle separately, be sure to register as individuals!
Below is a video explaining how to navigate through the woods using only a map and a compass.
- Water bottle
- Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
- Compass (one can be provided)
- Food to enjoy afterwards!
About This Event
White
Beginner course. Beginner classes will run from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. You may start this course any time between 10:000 AM - 1:00 PM.
Yellow
This course is more advanced than the White Course, but can still be completed by beginners. You may start this course any time between 10:000 AM - 1:00 PM.
ORANGE
Intermediate Course - some experience needed. You may start this course any time between 10:000 AM - 1:00 PM.
Gnomes
Short advanced course.. You may start this course any time between 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
(Max 3 persons per team)
Visigoth
6+ km, multiple maps. Start at 9:30am (start location TBD)
(Max 2 persons per team)
Viking
14+ km, multiple maps. Start at 9:30am (start location TBD)
(Max 2 persons per team)
Both Westmoreland Sanctuary and Orienteering Club Memberships Qualify for Membership Pricing
Purchase Tickets
Reservations for Individuals and Groups up to 4 persons:
Advanced: Visigoth, and Viking courses must preregister through Hudson Valley Orienteering (HVO)