Vulcan Orienteering Club Events (Alabama)
VOC Orienteering EventsVOC MeetSeptember 16, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
START/FINISH: Fishing Lakes Parking Lot
COURSES:
VOC Beginner Orienteering ClassSeptember 30, 2023
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve - Pinson, AL [park website]
MEET INFORMATION:
Learn to Orienteer AND Support Turkey Creek Nature Preserve!
The Vulcan Orienteering Club will be teaching a Basic Orienteering Class at the Nature Center on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. It is open to anyone who is open to roaming the woods. The cost is $55 with early registration and includes a sandwich lunch and compass. Proceeds will go to Turkey Creek for trail upkeep and maintenance of the permanent orienteering course located in the Thompson Trace trail area. Since the Friends of Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, part of your fee will be tax-deductible. Class starts at 8:30 am and will include three hours of classroom training, 90 minutes of practice, and a two-hour competition. Learn what orienteering 'Is' and 'Is Not!' Learn how to use a compass and read a topographic map. Learn basic orienteering skills and practice techniques to help you make a route choice and stick to it. The cost is $55.00 until September 19th, and $65.00 after September 19th.
Complete and mail in the registration form below with a check
-or- register online and pay with PayPal at: Turkey Creek NP If you have any questions, please contact Anne Mathews.
VOC MeetOctober 21, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Tranquility Day Use Area
VOC MeetNovember 18, 2023
Wind Creek State Park - Alexander City, AL [park website]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Beach
VOC MeetDecember 16, 2023
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Tranquility Day Use Area
VOC MeetFebruary 17, 2024
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Terrace Drive Picnic Area [1]
VOC MeetMarch 16, 2024
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Tranquility Day Use Area
VOC MeetApril 20, 2024
Oak Mountain State Park - Pelham, AL [park info]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: Fishing Lakes Parking Lot
VOC Meet (Annual Cookout)May 11, 2024
Wind Creek State Park - Alexander City, AL [park website]
MEET INFORMATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
START/FINISH: South Picnic Area
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VOC Meet SchedulePlease print out copies of the VOC schedule and distribute them. VOC Schedule [2023-2024] (pdf, 133k) Online RegistrationOnline pre-registration and payment is currently required for all upcoming meets.
Local Meet DetailsAlways 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:
Cost:
Safety:
Courses: (course guide)
Electronic punching on all courses
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 ![]() ![]() Volunteer with VOCIf you would like to help out with any Vulcan Orienteering events, please contact us at: info
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