Hall-O-ween with Harry Moss!
Date: Sat, Oct 26, 2024
Location: Harry S. Moss and Fair Oaks Parks, Dallas TX (Map) See directions below!
The second orienteering event of our 2024-2025 season brings us back to old haunts! Harry S. Moss Park in East Dallas has been one of our most popular venues for many years. It’s gone through many changes due to flooding and storm damage. New infrastructure is coming in. But it’s still a nice patch of wilderness in the city with twisty mountain bike trails and low-lying forest.
Every October, some strange new features appear… What will we find lurking in these woods this time? That’s for you to discover!
We'll also have a costume contest! Come orienteer in your best disguise for the chance to win a gift card. Last year's winner was Kristine Tisinger (left) as Winifred the witch!
General Info
Event Officials
Meet Director: Andrea George | Meet director notes (PDF)
Course Setter: Stan Darnell | Course setter notes (PDF)
E-Punch Coordinator: Mary Lynn Genovesi
Assisting School: Greenville HS NJROTC
Courses:
White: Easiest
Yellow: Experienced beginners
Orange: Intermediate
Brown: Short advanced
Green: Medium-length advanced
Red: Long advanced
Classes: Unless stated otherwise, we’ll offer the full slate of NTOA classes. Classes are determined by age bracket for competitive individuals and +/- age 19 for Recreational (two or more people) and Competitive (two people) teams.
See a listing of all the NTOA classes. (PDF)
Scoring: E-punch is required for all courses and classes, including Recreational Teams. If you own one, enter your e-punch number when you register. Otherwise, you can rent one from us for $3.
Schedule
Please be sure to check this website, the NTOA Facebook Page or Group for last-minute schedule changes. We hold events rain or shine.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:30 am | Registration open |
| 9:00–9:30 am | Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic |
| 9:30-9:45 am | Beginners Clinic |
| 10:00–11:00 am | Orienteers start on each course at one-minute intervals |
| 10:30 am–2:00 pm | Results are calculated as runners finish and download |
| 2:00 pm | Courses close – Awards Ceremony |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Control pick-up: Volunteer and get a little extra practice |
Event Fees
Individuals (1 person navigating on their own):
All individuals should register under Competitive, even if you’re just doing it for fun and not angling for a top-3 placing and award. Members and youth (Aged 19 and under) pay reduced event fees. We reserve the right to charge a $3 surcharge for adult day-of-race entries. So, join NTOA and pre-register! Fee covers 1 map. E-punch is required — bring your own or rent from us.
| Competitor Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Juniors (age 19 and under) | $13 |
| Adults: NTOA (and other O clubs) members | $18 |
| Adults: Non-members | $23 |
| E-punch Rental | $3 |
Recreational Teams (2 or more people navigating together non-competitively):
Rec teams aren’t eligible for awards, but all of the fun! Base fee covers the first 2 team members and 2 maps. Add people/map for $5 each. Kids aged 8 and under are free (after first 2 team members paid). We reserve the right to add a $3 surcharge for day-of-race entries, and extra maps may not be available. One e-punch required — bring your own or rent from us.
| Recreational Teams | Fees |
|---|---|
| First two team members | $20 |
| Each additional team member (age 8+) | $5 |
| E-punch rental | $3 |
Competitive Teams (2 or more people navigating competitively):
Competitive teams of two people, working together. Fee includes 2 maps. We reserve the right to add a $3 surcharge for day-of-race entries. One e-punch required — bring your own or rent from us. In the dropdown labeled Competitor, select “Competitive Team” instead of Male/Female.
| Competitive Teams | Fees |
|---|---|
| Junior Competitive Team (2 people up to age 19) | $26 |
| Adult Member Competitive Team (2 people age 20+) | $36 |
| Adult Non-Member Competitive Team (2 people age 20+) | $46 |
| E-punch rental | $3 |
Registration
We use the pre-registration numbers to determine how many pre-printed maps to produce for each event. Pre-registration is FREE and opens about 10 days before each event. so please take a moment to do it. Thanks!
Questions about registration? Contact the NTOA Registrar. For questions on other event matters, contact the Meet Director (listed above).
Instructions: Select one of the options below to register yourself, the students of your school group, or your fun recreational team. Clicking on one of the buttons will take you to our separate NTOA Registration website. See venue limits and current number of registrants.
Note: If you don’t belong to a club/school or yours isn’t listed on the Registration site, please choose Other, Other O Club or Other School. Thanks!
Pre-Registration is closed -- some maps will be available for day-of-race registrants, first come, first served!
INDIVIDUALS & COMPETITIVE TEAMS
Enter 1 individual (competitive or not) or competitive team at a time.
LARGE GROUPS
Enter 1-20 individuals from the same group (e.g., school, club, Scout group, JROTC unit).
RECREATIONAL TEAMS
Enter 1 rec team (min. 2 people; max 5 people).
Directions: IMPORTANT!
While nearly all the orienteering happens in Harry Moss Park, meet headquarters will be at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Merriman Parkway. Report here for Registration. Some parking available on Merriman Parkway; ample parking is available at the Fair Oaks Softball/Baseball Complex and Conrad High School on Fair Oaks Ave. about a half mile southwest of HQ.
From Central Expressway (US 75) in Dallas:
- Exit onto Walnut Hill Lane eastbound.
- Go 1.5 miles to Fair Oaks Ave. and turn right (SW).
- Go 0.2 miles to the corner of Merriman Parkway. This is the meet HQ area; it has limited parking.
- To park, continue another 0.2-0.3 miles SW on Fair Oaks Ave. and find the softball complex and high school on the left.