Dallas ISD Orienteering Championships 2024 (open to all!)
Date: Sat, Mar. 2, 2024
Location: Crawford Memorial Park (Map)
Join us on Saturday, Mar. 2, at Crawford Memorial Park for the Dallas ISD Orienteering Championships. Don’t let the name fool you, though; it’s open to everyone. This hidden gem of a park is only minutes from downtown Dallas, but you get to experience a blend of urban Blackland prairie, hardwood forest, open city park, and a complex trail network. Bring some friends and have fun navigating with a map and compass! Be sure to attend our free beginners clinic. Check the schedule for details.
General Info
Event Officials
Meet Director: Andrea George| Meet director notes to come (PDF)
Course Setter: Stan Darnell | Course setter notes (PDF)
E-Punch Coordinator: Mary Lynn Genovesi
Assisting School: Bryan Adams HS JROTC
Courses:
We’ll be offering the following 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) | $10 |
| Adults: NTOA (and other O clubs) members | $15 |
| Adults: Non-members | $20 |
| 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 | $17 |
| 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) | $20 |
| Adult Member Competitive Team (2 people age 20+) | $30 |
| Adult Non-Member Competitive Team (2 people age 20+) | $40 |
| 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.
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.
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: From Dallas: Take I-45 S from downtown Dallas, and take US-175 East towards Kaufman. Take the exit toward Elam Road. Merge onto US-175 Frontage Road East. Turn left on Elam Road, and the park will be on the right.
Street address: 8700 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217