VOC Orienteering Events
VOC Meet
September 17, 2022
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
- Meet info page on Attackpoint
- This is a new start location, due to another event going on further down Terrace Drive. We also need to be closer to the remote start for the GREEN and RED courses.
- On Terrace Drive, go just past the marina parking lot and turn right, then bear right and continue for about 500 feet. The picnic area will be on the right, across the road from the Cardinal Pavilion.
COURSES: (course design by Sandy Fillerbrown [Green/Women, Red/Men],
& Joey Ciza [Yellow, Score-O])
- YELLOW (beginner) – 2.0km, 50m climb, 10 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 5.7km, 265m climb, 21 controls
- 2022 World Games middle distance course (Women)
- RED (advanced) – 6.6km, 310m climb, 25 controls
- 2022 World Games middle distance course (Men)
- SCORE-O (all controls) – 7.0km, 350m climb, 30 controls
- Visit as many of the 30 controls as you can within 3 hours. Each control is worth 10 points, with maximum possible score of 300.
There will be a 10 point penalty for each minute over 3 hours, and a 10 point penalty for each minute past the 2pm cutoff.
VOC Meet
October 15, 2022
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
- Go to the gravel parking area adjacent to the old spillway at the fishing lakes (mile marker 7 in the park).
COURSES: (course design by Joey Ciza)
- YELLOW (beginner) – 1.8km, 60m climb, 10 controls
- ORANGE (intermediate) – 2.7km, 135m climb, 14 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 5.1km, 250m climb, 18 controls
- RED (advanced) – 6.2km, 275m climb, 19 controls
VOC Meet
November 19, 2022
- The beach is about a half mile straight ahead from the entrance on your right.
COURSES: (course design by Joey Ciza)
- YELLOW (beginner) – 2.5km, 10m climb, 11 controls
- ORANGE (intermediate) – 3.9km, 50m climb, 11 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 5.0km, 110m climb, 18 controls
- RED (advanced) – 6.0km, 200m climb, 21 controls
VOC Meet (15th Annual NJROTC Area 8 Championship)
December 17, 2022
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
- Turn off of John Findley Drive near mile marker 4 (BMX track is also here).
COURSES: (course design by Joey Ciza)
- YELLOW (beginner) – 2.6km, 25m climb, 10 controls
- ORANGE (intermediate) – 2.6km, 90m climb, 10 controls
- BROWN (advanced) – 3.1km, 100m climb, 10 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 4.0km, 125m climb, 14 controls
- RED (advanced) – 5.1km, 200m climb, 19 controls
VOC Meet
February 18, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
- Go past the park office and beach parking lot on Terrace Drive to the picnic area next to the playground, which is just past the boat launch but before the large south trailhead parking lot. Park in the large gravel parking lot.
COURSES: (course design by Joey Ciza)
- YELLOW (beginner) – 3.6km, 45m climb, 12 controls
- ORANGE (intermediate) – 4.6km, 100m climb, 15 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 5.7km, 190m climb, 14 controls
- RED (advanced) – 6.4km, 260m climb, 16 controls
VOC Meet
March 18, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
- Turn off of John Findley Drive near mile marker 4 (BMX track is also here).
COURSES: (course design by Joey Ciza)
- YELLOW (beginner) – 2.3km, 55m climb, 10 controls
- ORANGE (intermediate) – 3.5km, 110m climb, 10 controls
- GREEN (advanced) – 5.1km, 190m climb, 14 controls
- RED (advanced) – 6.5km, 220m climb, 17 controls
VOC Meet
April 15, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
- Rules & Requirements
- Start any time between 9am-12pm, with a maximum 3 hour time limit. Everyone must be finished by 2pm, when control pickup begins.
- Meet info page on Attackpoint
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
- Register Now (pending)
- opens on Sunday, April 9th @ 12:00am (CDT)
- closes on Friday, April 14th @ 6:00pm (CDT)
- Go to the gravel parking area adjacent to the old spillway at the fishing lakes (mile marker 7 in the park).
VOC Meet (Annual Cookout)
May 13, 2023
MEET INFORMATION:
- Rules & Requirements
- Start any time between 9am-12pm, with a maximum 3 hour time limit. Everyone must be finished by 2pm, when control pickup begins.
- Meet info page on Attackpoint
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
- Register Now (pending)
- opens on Sunday, May 7th @ 12:00am (CDT)
- closes on Friday, May 12th @ 6:00pm (CDT)
- About a half mile straight ahead from the entrance, take a left turn (across from the beach), and proceed to Pavilion #3 in the north picnic area.
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VOC Meet Schedule
Please print out copies of the VOC schedule and distribute them.
Online Registration
Online pre-registration and payment is currently required for all upcoming meets.
- Pre-registration begins the Sunday prior to an upcoming meet and ends at 6 pm the Friday before the meet.
- Individuals and groups MUST register online for each course to be run.
- No money will be taken the day of the meet. Online payment is required at the time of registration, via PayPal or credit card.
- You must now select your start time when pre-registering.
- Group size is limited to no more that 5 people per start time slot. If you are registering multiple groups for the same course, please spread their start times out.
Local Meet Details
Always check the schedule, as it could change based on the availability and schedule of the meet director. All VOC meets are on Saturdays.
Meet Locations:
The start/finish area within the parks will vary from meet to meet and will be posted on the website. Orienteering signs will also be placed in the park on the day of the meet to help direct you. General information on the parks can be found through the links below:
Start/Finish Times:
- start between 9am - 12pm
- Maximum 3 hour time limit (all courses)
- Everyone must be finished by 2pm
- Control pickup will begin at 2pm
Cost:
- The cost to participate in a VOC local meet, which includes your course map, is $8 per start (individual or small group). There is also a $2 fee for e-stick rental, if you don't have your own. The cost to run a second course is only an additional $2.
- Small groups, of no more than 5 people, may orienteer together using a single e-stick. Group members may purchase additional maps for $1 each.
- Oak Mountain State Park entrance fees
- Wind Creek State Park entrance fees
Safety:
- It is required to carry an emergency whistle with you on the course
(at least 1 per group)
- If you do not have a whistle, be prepared to purchase at the meet for $1 each. Please bring the exact amount needed, as we can not give change at this time.
- Yellow - Beginner
- Orange - Intermediate
- Brown - Advanced (shortest)
- Green - Advanced (short)
- Red - Advanced (long)
- Blue - Advanced (longest)
- Score-O - what is a score-o?
What is course climb?
Determine the "optimum route" that an orienteer would take on the course. Measure its length in meters.
Note that this length will generally be 5-10% longer than the posted course length, which is the straight line distance for the course.
Then count how many contour lines this route crosses going uphill. Multiply this number of contour lines by the contour interval in meters.
This "climb" should normally not exceed 4% of the optimum route distance. (% = climb/length * 100)
Groups:
If you plan on bringing a large group of people (more than 10), please let us know at least one week ahead of time so we may have enough maps available. Please specify which course(s) and how many maps. Contact joey vulcanorienteering orgVolunteer with VOC
If you would like to help out with any Vulcan Orienteering events, please contact us at: infovulcanorienteeringorg |
