Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club

2009 Orienteering Calgary Club Championships

For Dinos

For fast runners

For little ones

For chatty ones

and for chocolate lovers!

Results

  1. Middle distance - Fish Creek Park - thanks John!
  2. Long/Classic distance - Nose Hill Park - thanks Kitty!
  3. Sprint distance - Calgary ZOO - thanks JP/Pascale!

News

  • Quick link to on-line registration
  • DEADLINE Club Champs SPRINT and BRUNCH event = Tuesday Sep. 15 at Noon! - NOTE: online registration ONLY (on-site registration for the event is NOT possible as we'll be entering the ZOO prior to opening hours; only those who have pre-registered for the event will be able to enter the ZOO at this time!) - register on-line now!
  • Next event: Sunday Sep. 20 - Club Champs - SPRINT and BRUNCH event. Details: please see below.
  • Results for the Club Champs Long distance event have been posted! Scroll down to the Results section below.
  • Photos from last year: check the photo library on your left: 2008 Club Champs - ZOO Sprint (photos by Rosanne Tackaberry)

Events

The complete OCCC series consists of three events, a Middle, a Classic and a Sprint event. Participate in one, two or all three events. Your choice!

  1. Sep. 09 (Wed) - Middle distance - Fish Creek Park (Shannon Terrace)

    2. Course setter: John Wilkinson; on-site registration: 5:35 - 6:15pm; start window: 6:00 - 6:30pm; course closing: 7:30pm; sunset: 8:03pm; Directions: south on Woodpath Road (and 130 Ave SW); this is one block east of 37 St SW; Safety Chief: Christin Lundgren

  2. Sep. 13 (Sun) - Classic distance - Nose Hill Park (Brisebois) - recently remapped!

    3. Course setter: Kitty Jones; start window: 10am - 12noon; course closing: 3:00pm. Directions: John Laurie Blvd and Brisebois Dr NW; Safety Chief: Christin Lundgren

  3. Sep. 20 (Sun) - Sprint distance & Brunch/Awards - Calgary ZOO - w/ 2009 map updates!

    4. Course setter: JP Buysschaert; start window: 8:00 - 8:35am; course closing: 9:15am; followed by Sunday brunch and awards; Safety Chief: Christin Lundgren

Brunch at the ZOO?

Absolutely! The Calgary ZOO features an excellent Sunday Brunch in their Safari Lodge. Items include: assorted fresh baking & dessert table, pancakes, hashbrowns & French toast, eggs benedict & scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon & carved ham, build your own waffle station, juices, cofee & tea, tossed salads, entrees (e.g. beef Bourguignon, chicken stir fry, etc.)

Courses and Age Categories

  • Course 1: 9y and under
  • Course 2: 10-12y and Adult Recreational
  • Course 3: 13-15y
  • Course 4: Adult Sport
  • Course 5: 16-20y, Adult Expert and Adult 50+ (-ish)
  • Course 6: Adult Elite

Course Difficulty Targets

  • Course 1: super easy - lots of controls, short course
  • Course 2: easy/intermediate - controls on large features close to paths
  • Course 3: intermediate - controls on large features in the forest, short course
  • Course 4: intermediate - controls on large features in the forest, medium-length course
  • Course 5: difficult - medium-length course
  • Course 6: difficult - long course

Based on participation numbers we reserve the option to combine courses!

Cost

NOTE: parents who are shadowing their juniors do NOT need to pay any race fees: simply register for Sprint distance / ZOO Brunch only. If you are bringing any tots/infants (2y and under) to the ZOO, please register them (FREE) to help me figure out seating reservations.

  • All-inclusive packages: (includes 3 race entries, SI card rental, ZOO Brunch and admission for the day!):

    • ZOO members: $35/adults and youth (13-20y); $20/kids (3-12y); non-ZOO members: $45/adults and youth (13-20y); $25/kids (3-12y); $5/participant discount for Wed. season pass holders (incl. JDP families) on both adult and junior all-in packages when you register for an all-in package. ALSO: an additional $5/participant discount if you register for an all-in package BEFORE Aug. 23!

  • Per race entry (Middle and Classic distance):

    • registration on-line: $8/adults; $4/juniors (20y and under)

    NOTE: registration on-site at race day: $10/adults; $5/juniors (20y and under)

  • Sprint distance and/or ZOO Brunch only:

    • ZOO members: $20/adults and youth (13-20y); $10/kids (3-12y); non-ZOO members: $30/adults and youth (13-20y); $15/kids (3-12y)

    NOTE: registration for the ZOO event is ON-LINE only. On-site at race day registrations are NOT possible because we'll enter the ZOO before ticketing offices open.

Awards

  • For adult categories: EDIBLE club honours
  • For junior categories: medals (gold, silver, bronze) - I'll try not to mix them up this year!

Links

  • Pictures from last year: check the Photo Library on your left (scroll up)

OCCC Coordinator

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can reach me at junior@orienteeringcalgary.ca or by phone at 403-283-9531

Karin Gerritsen