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Raid the Sanctuary

Join Hudson Valley Orienteering and Westmoreland Sanctuary for the first ever “Raid the Sanctuary” Orienteering Competition.  See full details and registration materials at www.WestmorelandSanctuary.org
- Two Courses: Viking Course (5 plus km length) or Barbarian Course (10 plus km length)- Pre-registration required for participation due by 5pm on July 18.- Check-in from 8:00am to 9:00am on day of event.  Run begins promptly at 9:00am.
- This event is a challenging 2-person team adventure run that incorporates orienteering and other elements.- Participants must be at least 12 yrs old to compete on the Viking Course and at least 16 yrs old to compete on the Barbarian Course.  

- If you have never been orienteering competitively before, we encourage you to participate with a friend who has, or to sign up for the Navigation Clinic on July 21st and run the Viking course.  ***This is an advanced event, and it is highly recommended that youth and beginners attend the Orienteering clinic before attempting to compete in Raid the Sanctuary!

Course Fees - Viking Course (5 plus km): $20/Team ($5 team discount for members)Barbarian Course (10 plus km): $40/Team ($5 team discount for members)***Note: Only one person per team needs to be a Westmoreland or HVO member to receive member discount for team registration.

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SI Electronic finger punch rental available (see registration form for details).

An orienteering meet will be held on September 30th for all levels (beginner - advanced).  Visit the Westmoreland Sanctuary website for details in August.

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These are all rain or shine events. Please visit HVO online at hvo.us.orienteering.org for additional details for these events.

Questions about this event may be directed to the Westmoreland Sanctuary staff at (914)666-8448 or westsanc@optonline.net.

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