ALL NEW ORIENTEERING TRAINING AND RACE

ALL NEW ORIENTEERING TRAINING AND RACE

How well do you know your local Fort Steilacoom Park?

The Cascade Orienteering Club is teaming up with the City of Lakewood to provide a special newcomer instruction and training, followed by your choice of the beginner, intermediate or advanced course. You have a map, a compass, and a mission to find all of the checkpoints (control markers) on your map in the least amount of time, relying on your own wits. Finding checkpoints is like a treasure hunt. Please bring your own compass (compasses are optional and courses can be completed without them). Go solo or with a group; run, walk, it’s up to you! Orienteering brings the whole family outdoors. Are you a Scout? This activity helps fulfill some badge requirements.

When: Sunday March 6, 2016

Where: Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

Training Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 12:00 a.m.

Participation by pre-registration only: go to www.cascadeoc.org/extevents/2016/lakewood-parks-nav-training

and sign up for the Lakewood Parks & Rec Training and Orienteering Course.

Cost: $15 entry (group/family/team/solo) includes training.

Limited Number of spots; this activity may sell out! Registration closes February 29, 2016.

Course distance: The beginner course is about 1 mile, the intermediate course is about 2 miles, and the advanced course is about 3 miles.

Advanced Level: Simply register before the race, or day of the event for the “Ultimate O.” No training is involved.

This event will take place during the Junior ROTC National Championships. Come participate in your own course while watching local teams compete for a national championship!