DVOA Event Schedule
A Message to our Membership and Orienteering Friends:
Our limited schedule continues due to the COVID-19 virus
The Board continues to meet virtually and adjust our procedures based on , Federal and State guidance and OUSA guidelines.
- We will continue in person orienteering events using the OUSA Social Distancing Guidelines outlined in their draft guidance. Please comply with our masking policy at the registration and download site to protect our volunteers and other participants.
- As we continue to add events to the schedule, we are taking a cautious and deliberate approach as state openings in the four states that we service ebb and flow with the current COVID situation. Our foremost consideration is for the safety of our members and guests.
- Pre-registration will be required for these events. Links to online registration will be posted in the schedule for each event. Fees will be payed online and waivers signed during registration to limit person to person contact.
- The Winter meeting will likely be virtual with newsletter distributed to members.
- Because of the impact of and the variations in the state restrictions and the understanding that returning to events is very much an individual decision, the Board has voted to suspend our points system for the 2020 competition year. We will vote on resuming our points system in January 2021
Please check the schedule below for returning events, and bear with us as we rebuild a more complete schedule, and adjust to evolving guidelines. In the meantime, we encourage members to still get outdoors – it will be therapeutic. Train on your own, re-run old courses, do course planning field work. As a reminder, we have numerous permanent courses with maps available on the DVOA website: > Our Permanent Courses Be sure to check that the park is open before heading out (a few are currently closed).
Stay tuned to the schedule page to see our opportunities as they develop. We appreciate everyone's patience as events are adjusted and rescheduled to abide by local and state guidance. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones and we hope to see everyone soon.
Stay healthy!
DVOA Board of Directors
Course Setter: Lena Kushleyeva
Notes: >>> Register Here <<<
Directions: North on I 95 to the intersection with I 295. Follow I 295 East and exit at exit 8 and go west on PA 332. Go straight 4.7 miles, and in that stretch 332 becomes Route 413. Where Rt 413 makes a sharp right turn, you will instead be turning left at that light into the main Park entrance. Watch for O-signs. Parking and registration will be in the Upper Plantation Picnic Grove.
Co-Director: Richard Howett
Course Setter:
Notes: This is a Scout Only Training Day. Preregistration only. Email frankdvoa@aol.com for information
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Directions: From Newtown Square follow Rt.3 west approximately 2 miles to main park entrance on south side. Follow O'-signs.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.30km | 70.0m | 9 |
| Yellow | 3.00km | 70.0m | 8 |
| Orange | 4.60km | 150.0m | 10 |
| Brown | 3.10km | 135.0m | 11 |
| Green | 5.80km | 230.0m | 18 |
| Red | 7.90km | 300.0m | 23 |
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: Introduction to Orienteering Class to begin at 10 am. After 30 minutes of introductions, you get to go on a beginner course. Watch for the event registration signup.
Directions: From King of Prussia follow US 422 west to Oaks Exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn right at the light then make another right at the next light. Follow O-signs to parking. From Pottstown follow US 422 east to the Oaks Exit. Stay right at end of ramp and yield on to Egypt Road. Go under 422 and make a right at the 2nd light (before crossing bridge). Follow O-signs to parking.
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: his event is tentative due to the COVID19. Please watch for confirmation when the time is closer. Stay safe.
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Course Setter:
Directions: From Rt. 320 and Rt. 30 intersection at Villanova follow Rt. 320 south to first light. Right at light then bear left at road fork (Newtown Rd). Follow O'-signs.
ED/CS Notes:
The Willows event is being offered in conjunction with the Radnor Recreation & Community Programming department.
Pre-registration is required. Pre-register at www.radnorrecreation.com
COVID restrictions are in affect. Please wear a mask at check-in and results. Please provide your own water and snacks.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 2.80km | 85.0m | 12 |
Course Setter:
Directions: South of Reading PA on route 625. Take Rt 724 West from I 176, or East from 222 and turn south on 625. The park is about 2 miles South of that intersection.
Course Setter: Mark Frank Co-Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: MASOC 32 Day 1 Scouts Preregistration only
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
ED/CS Notes:
Preregistration Required
Downloads
>> Event Information
>> Registration Inormation
>> Registration Form
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: MASOC 32 Day 2 Scouts only Preregistration only
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
ED/CS Notes:
Preregistration Required
Downloads
>> Event Information
>> Registration Inormation
>> Registration Form
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: This is for Senior Games of Montgomery County. 30 people restriction.
Directions: From King of Prussia follow US 422 west to Oaks Exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn right at the light then make another right at the next light. Follow O-signs to parking. From Pottstown follow US 422 east to the Oaks Exit. Stay right at end of ramp and yield on to Egypt Road. Go under 422 and make a right at the 2nd light (before crossing bridge). Follow O-signs to parking.
Course Setter: Margaret Hammond
Directions: From N & W: NJ Turnpike Exit 8 to Rt 33 East for 5 mi. Rt 527Alt North/Iron Ore Rd. From E: Garden St Pkwy Exit 100A to Rt 33 W for 16 mi. to Rt 527Alt/Iron Ore Rd. Then North 1/4 mile on 527Alt to Quail Hill sign, turn right onto Le Valley Rd into camp.
Course Setter: Bob Fink
Directions: From Exit 26 of the PA Turnpike follow PA Rt. 309 south to Rt. 73. Take a right onto Rt. 73 and follow it north and west and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: Bucks County Senior Games which is allowing husband/wife or Senior with family member teams
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter:
Notes: Tentatively 2 pm to 4 pm Virtual
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: Date is Pending Park approval. Please watch for approval since date may change.
Directions: Take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. Along PA Rt 534 Between I80 and Rt 903
Course Setter:
Notes: Beginner class at 10 am limit 20 people, Beginner class at 11 am limit 20 people
Directions: From the PA Turnpike, go South from the Lebanon-Lancaster exit of PA TPK on route 72. Turn West on Cider Press Road then North on Pinch Road. (From Rt 30 in Lancaster go North on Rt 72 through Manheim and another 3+/- miles to Pinch Road.) Follow Pinch Road to the event site. Look for entrance shortly after crossing over the Turnpike.
Course Setter:
Directions: Take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs.
Course Setter:
Directions: Take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. Along PA Rt 534 Between I80 and Rt 903
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: Beginner program starting at 10 AM
Directions: 1200 Skelp Level Road, Downingtown PA, 19335. Entrace is discreet- marked by a wooden post with 1200 and a narrow driveway.
Co-Director: Patty Carrigan
Course Setter: Ava Suhocki Co-Setter: Grace Suhocki
Notes: This event is tentative due to the COVID19. Please watch for confirmation when the time is closer. Stay safe.
Directions: From S on US 1, or exit 9 on the NJTPK , take NJ-18 N to Davidson Road/Metlar's Lane, right on Ave E look for O signs. From N on 287 take Centennial Ave to Hoes Lane, exit at Davidson/Avenue E campus exit, bear left Over Rt-18 and follow O signs.
Course Setter: Vadim Masalkov
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Directions: From N & W: NJ Turnpike Exit 8 to Rt 33 East for 5 mi. Rt 527Alt North/Iron Ore Rd. From E: Garden St Pkwy Exit 100A to Rt 33 W for 16 mi. to Rt 527Alt/Iron Ore Rd. Then North 1/4 mile on 527Alt to Quail Hill sign, turn right onto Le Valley Rd into camp.
Course Setter:
Directions: From DE Rt.95 take DE Rt.896 South. Go to Old Baltimore Pike and take a Right. The go to Whittaker Road and take a Right. Follow the O'-signs
Course Setter:
Directions: The camp is approximately 30 miles southwest of Wilmington, DE and 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, MD. Take Exit 100 off I-95, follow Rt. 272 for 10 miles south, through the town of North East and look for signs
Course Setter: Tom Overbaugh
Directions: West of Newark Delaware on 273, or East from the crossing of 272 and 273. Look for O Signs.
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Notes: Reservoir parking lot. All courses are shorter than standard guidelines. within 72 hrs of event.
Directions: From Rt 422 take Rt 29 north. About 3.5 miles after the junction with Rt 73 look for a left turn onto Deep Creek Road and follow that and O signs to the park. From the North on Rt 29, look for O signs to the right as you approach the town of Green Lane..
ED/CS Notes:
This is a Short Course event. Course lengths and times will be shorter than usual.
Courses are on the North section of the map. Meet at the Boat House Rental parking lot.
Since this section of the map is rather small, and large areas are too green, Green and Red will have a map exchange.
Pre-registration online is required. The registration form covers both Saturday and Sunday. The idea is to save you from repeating name, club, etc. if you are doing both days.
You must wear a mask in the check-in area. Please observe social distancing.
Note: For COVID reasons there will be no water on the course or in the registration or finish areas. Please bring your own water out on the course.
Special start window for those with high COVID risk from 9:30-10:00. General starts any time from 10:00 AM to 1 PM. Control pick-up will begin at 3:00 PM.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.80km | 55.0m | 7 |
| Yellow | 2.10km | 65.0m | 7 |
| Orange | 3.60km | 130.0m | 12 |
| Brown | 3.30km | 90.0m | 12 |
| Green | 4.30km | 110.0m | 14 |
| Red | 5.70km | 125.0m | 18 |
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Notes: Main parking lot across from camping area. All courses are shorter than standard guidelines.
Directions: From Rt 422 take Rt 29 north. About 3.5 miles after the junction with Rt 73 look for a left turn onto Deep Creek Road and follow that and O signs to the park. From the North on Rt 29, look for O signs to the right as you approach the town of Green Lane..
ED/CS Notes:
This is a Short Course event. Course lengths and times will be shorter than usual.
Courses are on the South section of the map. Meet at the main parking lot across from camping area.
Pre-registration online is required. The registration form covers both Saturday and Sunday. The idea is to save you from repeating name, club, etc. if you are doing both days.
You must wear a mask in the check-in area. Please observe social distancing.
Note: For COVID reasons there will be no water on the course or in the registration or finish areas. Please bring your own water out on the course.
Indoor plumbing is available!
Special start window for those with high COVID risk from 9:30-10:00. General starts any time from 10:00 AM to 1 PM. Control pick-up will begin at 3:00 PM.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.40km | 30.0m | 9 |
| Yellow | 2.70km | 70.0m | 7 |
| Orange | 2.70km | 60.0m | 11 |
| Brown | 3.50km | 110.0m | 11 |
| Green | 4.00km | 125.0m | 13 |
| Red | 4.70km | 135.0m | 17 |
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: Received message from New Jersey, they are not opening up for permits yet for 2021 (11/1/20)
Directions: From US30 East (White Horse Pike) in Hammonton take SR-542 (Pleasant Mills Rd.) toward Batsto, follow SR-542 north-east for about 7mi and watch for O'-signs.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.20km | 42.0m | 12 |
| Yellow | 3.20km | 48.0m | 12 |
| Orange | 4.40km | 80.0m | 11 |
| Brown | 4.20km | 65.0m | 11 |
| Green | 5.50km | 80.0m | 14 |
| Red | 7.40km | 130.0m | 17 |
| Blue | 10.30km | 170.0m | 24 |
