DVOA Event Schedule
Sat Apr 27, 2019
West Point A event day 1
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Notes: West Point "A" event day 2
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Notes: West Point "A" event day 2
Event Director: Mary Frank 610-792-0502
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Notes: 10AM Beginners Program and white course
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: 10AM Beginners Program and white course
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.
Sun Apr 28, 2019
West point A event day 2
W Y O Br G R Bl
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Event Director: Mark Frank
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: MASOC 32 - Scout Championship event, this event is NOT open to the general public. Public Event will be held on Sunday.
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
ED/CS Notes:
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: MASOC 32 - Scout Championship event, this event is NOT open to the general public. Public Event will be held on Sunday.
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
ED/CS Notes:
Scout Registration Closed Midnight Friday April 19, 2019 Questions: Contact Ed Scott
Volunteers make this event happen. Click here to see this year's volunteer list.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.00km | 45.0m | 10 |
| Yellow | 3.50km | 60.0m | 11 |
| Orange | 4.80km | 110.0m | 12 |
| Brown | 4.00km | 75.0m | 11 |
| Green | 5.30km | 110.0m | 10 |
| Red | 7.30km | 200.0m | 13 |
| Blue | 8.80km | 300.0m | 16 |
Event Director: Mark Frank
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.00km | 45.0m | 10 |
| Yellow | 3.50km | 60.0m | 11 |
| Orange | 4.80km | 110.0m | 12 |
| Brown | 4.00km | 75.0m | 11 |
| Green | 5.30km | 110.0m | 10 |
| Red | 7.30km | 200.0m | 13 |
| Blue | 8.80km | 300.0m | 16 |
Event Director: Steve Aronson 610.814.0580
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Notes: 10AM until 2PM. Free Instructional program and a Beginners course.
Directions: Exit Rt 22 at the Schoenersville/378 south exit. Use the Schoenersville ramp, and then turn left. Pass the Hospital on the right, left on Illicks Mill Rd, or from the south on 378 exit on 8th street North, Left on Schoenersville, Rt on Illicks Mill Road.
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Notes: 10AM until 2PM. Free Instructional program and a Beginners course.
Directions: Exit Rt 22 at the Schoenersville/378 south exit. Use the Schoenersville ramp, and then turn left. Pass the Hospital on the right, left on Illicks Mill Rd, or from the south on 378 exit on 8th street North, Left on Schoenersville, Rt on Illicks Mill Road.
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Notes: SVO/DVOA joint event: Brad Whitmore Course setter. Includes a class on contour reading at 10 and 11:15. Class will include a group walk to observe contour features on the ground and how they are drawn on the map. Then we'll talk about techniques for using contours to help with navigation and we'll practice these strategies on some short off-trail routes. Register for the class at samcol19 at yahoo dot com. More data at http://www.dvoa.org/people/eboard2/readtopic.php?topic_id=1878
Directions: Rt 273 west of Newark Delaware or east on 273 from the crossing of MD Rt 213
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Notes: SVO/DVOA joint event: Brad Whitmore Course setter. Includes a class on contour reading at 10 and 11:15. Class will include a group walk to observe contour features on the ground and how they are drawn on the map. Then we'll talk about techniques for using contours to help with navigation and we'll practice these strategies on some short off-trail routes. Register for the class at samcol19 at yahoo dot com. More data at http://www.dvoa.org/people/eboard2/readtopic.php?topic_id=1878
Directions: Rt 273 west of Newark Delaware or east on 273 from the crossing of MD Rt 213
Event Director: Mark Frank
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Special event. Pre-registration required. Patriot's Orienteering Challenge is open to all JR-ROTC and Military High Schools. Not open to the general public. DVOA Event Volunteers can run courses (no charge) after all ROTC starts.
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Special event. Pre-registration required. Patriot's Orienteering Challenge is open to all JR-ROTC and Military High Schools. Not open to the general public. DVOA Event Volunteers can run courses (no charge) after all ROTC starts.
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Sat May 25, 2019
Holidaysburg High School
W Instruct
Event Director: Mark Frank
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Instructions at Hollidaysburg YMCA starting at 10am. Beginner event starts are from 11:15 to 1PM Please contact Mark Frank at orienteer7@aol.com for more information and to register
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Instructions at Hollidaysburg YMCA starting at 10am. Beginner event starts are from 11:15 to 1PM Please contact Mark Frank at orienteer7@aol.com for more information and to register
Event Director: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Course Setter: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: From Newtown Square follow Rt.3 west approximately 2 miles to main park entrance on south side. Follow O'-signs.
Course Setter: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: From Newtown Square follow Rt.3 west approximately 2 miles to main park entrance on south side. Follow O'-signs.
Event Director: Julie Keim
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: SVO Event. Counts for DVOA rankings.
Directions: On PA Rt 233 about 8 miles SW of Landisburg PA, or 20 miles NW of Carlisle.
ED/CS Notes:
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: SVO Event. Counts for DVOA rankings.
Directions: On PA Rt 233 about 8 miles SW of Landisburg PA, or 20 miles NW of Carlisle.
ED/CS Notes:
Full set of White through Blue courses plus a Sprint, all on one of our least-green maps, perfect for June. Come out, run a course, relax a bit while you grab some food and water, and then try out the Sprint course.
Start Times:
Standard White through Blue courses: Start any time from 10AM-1PM. Courses close at 3PM.
Sprint Course: Start any time from 10AM to 3PM. Course closes at 4PM.
Cost:
First course is usual SVO rate - $5 for SVO, QOC, and DVOA members, $10 for non-members.
Additional courses (including the sprint) are $3 for members, $5 for non-members.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.80km | 65.0m | 11 |
| Yellow | 2.30km | 85.0m | 12 |
| Orange | 4.00km | 125.0m | 14 |
| Brown | 3.70km | 115.0m | 12 |
| Green | 5.20km | 165.0m | 13 |
| Red | 6.90km | 210.0m | 15 |
| Blue | 9.30km | 310.0m | 21 |
| SprintO | 2.30km | 65.0m | 10 |
Wed Jun 12, 2019
Fort Washington
Sprint-O
Event Director: Karl Ahlswede
Course Setter: Karl Ahlswede
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
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: Karl Ahlswede
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
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.
Event Director: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Course Setter: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Directions: From US Rt. 30 Bypass north of Coatesville, take PA Rt. 82 north. Watch for left turn at top of hill. Follow O'-signs.
Course Setter: Nathan Ohrwaschel
Directions: From US Rt. 30 Bypass north of Coatesville, take PA Rt. 82 north. Watch for left turn at top of hill. Follow O'-signs.
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Directions: From the North take Rt 82 south to Rt 282. Follow 282 south and look for O signs at the junction with Springton Road. From the south take Rt 282 north from Downingtown to the intersection with Springton Road and follow the O signs.
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Directions: From the North take Rt 82 south to Rt 282. Follow 282 south and look for O signs at the junction with Springton Road. From the south take Rt 282 north from Downingtown to the intersection with Springton Road and follow the O signs.
Wed Jun 26, 2019
Green Lane Park
Sprint-O
Event Director: Bob Fink
Course Setter: Bob Fink
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
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..
Course Setter: Bob Fink
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
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..
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Course Setter: Bob Gross
Directions: From Rt 23 about 1 mile West of Knauertown ( and Warwiick Park) turn right on Trythall Road. In about a mile and at the T intersection make a Left on Harmonyville Road and follow signs to the parking location on Piersol Road. From the North use Rt 345 South from 422 or 724 South through French Creek to the junction with Hopewell Road at Hopewell Furnace. Turn left on Hopewell Road, then in just over a mile turn right on Piersol Road.
Course Setter: Bob Gross
Directions: From Rt 23 about 1 mile West of Knauertown ( and Warwiick Park) turn right on Trythall Road. In about a mile and at the T intersection make a Left on Harmonyville Road and follow signs to the parking location on Piersol Road. From the North use Rt 345 South from 422 or 724 South through French Creek to the junction with Hopewell Road at Hopewell Furnace. Turn left on Hopewell Road, then in just over a mile turn right on Piersol Road.
Wed Jul 10, 2019
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Sprint-O
Event Director: Lena Kushleyeva
Co-Director: Samuel Kolins
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: From I-476N use exit 18A to Ridge Pike, go southeast. From I-476S exit at 18B and use the U turn at Allanwood. From I-76 use exit 338 Green Lane, follow N to left turn on Ridge Pike. Look for signs at corner of Ridge Pike and Port Royal Ave.
Co-Director: Samuel Kolins
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: From I-476N use exit 18A to Ridge Pike, go southeast. From I-476S exit at 18B and use the U turn at Allanwood. From I-76 use exit 338 Green Lane, follow N to left turn on Ridge Pike. Look for signs at corner of Ridge Pike and Port Royal Ave.
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Notes: Instructional program and white course based at the Nature .
Directions: Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 to Mt Penn, Right on Carsonia Ave, Left on Antietam Road, Left on Angora Road, left on Hill Road, right on List road to Rotary Park. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12, left at Bingaman then right to stay on Skyline Drive, left on List Rd., cross Angora and Rotary Park will be the right. Look for O signs.
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Notes: Instructional program and white course based at the Nature .
Directions: Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 to Mt Penn, Right on Carsonia Ave, Left on Antietam Road, Left on Angora Road, left on Hill Road, right on List road to Rotary Park. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12, left at Bingaman then right to stay on Skyline Drive, left on List Rd., cross Angora and Rotary Park will be the right. Look for O signs.
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Notes: Parking and event center is at Rotary Park
Directions: Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 to Mt Penn, Right on Carsonia Ave, Left on Antietam Road, Left on Angora Road, left on Hill Road, right on List road to Rotary Park. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12, left at Bingaman then right to stay on Skyline Drive, left on List Rd., cross Angora and Rotary Park will be the right. Look for O signs.
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Notes: Parking and event center is at Rotary Park
Directions: Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 to Mt Penn, Right on Carsonia Ave, Left on Antietam Road, Left on Angora Road, left on Hill Road, right on List road to Rotary Park. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12, left at Bingaman then right to stay on Skyline Drive, left on List Rd., cross Angora and Rotary Park will be the right. Look for O signs.
Event Director: Janet Tryson
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: Go to the event page for directions
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: Go to the event page for directions
Wed Jul 24, 2019
Norristown State Hospital
Sprint-O
Event Director: Tom Overbaugh
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Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: 202 N from K of P (not taking DeKalb St), across Dannehower bridge into Norristown, continuing straight on Markley St for many blocks, about 1/2 mile past Main St, passing a Septa Station on left, then turning L on Harding, L on Sterigere to map.
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Notes: Start window is 6-7PM
Directions: 202 N from K of P (not taking DeKalb St), across Dannehower bridge into Norristown, continuing straight on Markley St for many blocks, about 1/2 mile past Main St, passing a Septa Station on left, then turning L on Harding, L on Sterigere to map.
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Directions: On Rt313 between Doylestown and Quakertown, go north on 563, look for signs to the right.
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Directions: On Rt313 between Doylestown and Quakertown, go north on 563, look for signs to the right.
Event Director: Katherine Moss
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
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..
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
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..
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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
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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
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Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
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: Rob Wilkison
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
Event Director: Wyatt Riley
Co-Director: Angelica Riley
Course Setter: Angelica Riley Co-Setter: Wyatt Riley
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.
Co-Director: Angelica Riley
Course Setter: Angelica Riley Co-Setter: Wyatt Riley
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.
Sun Sep 22, 2019
Brandywine Creek State Park
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Directions: East side: turn west on Eden Road near the Wawa on US 202 about a mile south of 92 and follow O signs. West side park office: take 92 West off of US 202 to park entrance. Follow O signs
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Directions: East side: turn west on Eden Road near the Wawa on US 202 about a mile south of 92 and follow O signs. West side park office: take 92 West off of US 202 to park entrance. Follow O signs
Sun Sep 29, 2019
Warwick County Park
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Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
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Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Event Director: Diane Reider
Course Setter: Erik Eddy
Notes: Mountain Bike Orienteering - The Gear Grinder
Directions: Kulptown Fire Company: 1082 Chestnut St (Route 345), Douglassville, PA 19518. From Rt 422 to Rt 345 South From Rt 23 to Rt 345 North.
Course Setter: Erik Eddy
Notes: Mountain Bike Orienteering - The Gear Grinder
Directions: Kulptown Fire Company: 1082 Chestnut St (Route 345), Douglassville, PA 19518. From Rt 422 to Rt 345 South From Rt 23 to Rt 345 North.
Event Director: Sharon Siegler
Co-Director: Steve Aronson 610.814.0580
Course Setter: Steve Aronson Co-Setter: Petr Hartman
Directions: Use the Bethlehem Rte 412 exit from I78. Take Silvex road (between the Wendy's and the Turkey Hill) to College Ave. Bear left onto College and go to the end. Turn right on South Mountain Drive. Bear left at the next two triangles, South Mountain Park will be on the left.
Co-Director: Steve Aronson 610.814.0580
Course Setter: Steve Aronson Co-Setter: Petr Hartman
Directions: Use the Bethlehem Rte 412 exit from I78. Take Silvex road (between the Wendy's and the Turkey Hill) to College Ave. Bear left onto College and go to the end. Turn right on South Mountain Drive. Bear left at the next two triangles, South Mountain Park will be on the left.
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Directions: From Rt. 202 take Paoli Pike exit west to West Chester, left onto High St. then three blocks to a right on W. Miner St. W. Miner St. becomes Rt. 842. Follow Rt. 842 west for about 6 miles to Brandywine Valley Association Myrick Center.
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Directions: From Rt. 202 take Paoli Pike exit west to West Chester, left onto High St. then three blocks to a right on W. Miner St. W. Miner St. becomes Rt. 842. Follow Rt. 842 west for about 6 miles to Brandywine Valley Association Myrick Center.
Event Director: Bob Burg
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: NJ Scout Orienteering Championships
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 Burg
Notes: NJ Scout Orienteering Championships
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.
Event Director: Bob Burg
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: NJ Navy Jr ROTC Championships
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.
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: NJ Navy Jr ROTC Championships
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.
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Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: HVO Dual event
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.
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: HVO Dual event
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.
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Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
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Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
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Notes: Mid Atlantic Championships at SVO
Directions: From US30 go West from Gettysburg to Caledonia. Turn Right (North) on Rt.233 and watch for O'-signs.
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Notes: Mid Atlantic Championships at SVO
Directions: From US30 go West from Gettysburg to Caledonia. Turn Right (North) on Rt.233 and watch for O'-signs.
Event Director: John Gillette
Course Setter: Tom Overbaugh
Directions: Take Appleton Road North from Maryland 273, or from PA 896 take Appleton Road South. Look for Orienteering signs.
Course Setter: Tom Overbaugh
Directions: Take Appleton Road North from Maryland 273, or from PA 896 take Appleton Road South. Look for Orienteering signs.
Sat Nov 30, 2019
McKaig Nature Center
Night-O
Event Director: Christopher Hand 484-612-2140
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Notes: Starts from 5-7PM. Control pickup at 8
Directions: From King of Prussia mall, take S. Gulph Rd about a mile to Brooks Rd (turn right). Merge on Croton Rd. School is on left in 3/4 mile.
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Notes: Starts from 5-7PM. Control pickup at 8
Directions: From King of Prussia mall, take S. Gulph Rd about a mile to Brooks Rd (turn right). Merge on Croton Rd. School is on left in 3/4 mile.
