Date: March 9-17, 2024
Location: Erwin Park, McKinney (Google Maps)
Preliminary info
The event will begin when the Park opens on Sat., March 9, and extends through Sun., March 17.
You will be able to download and print a map and clues to take to the park. You can choose any day and time you want to orienteer (while the park is open, of course). Think of it as a training event, or a permanent course that lasts only several days. There will be no onsite NTOA presence: no registration tent, no lines, no scoring or DQs, no awards. Just orienteering fun. Bring your own water and gear. Instead of control bags, controls will simply be colorful ribbons hung in the terrain.
General Info
Event Officials
Meet Director & Course Setter: Stan Darnell
Courses
We’ll be offering three courses: Yellow (shortest and easiest), Brown (short and more advanced) and Green (longest and most advanced).
Scout info
A Merit Badge clinic will not be offered, but completing the Yellow course will qualify for the badge. Please contact BSA Liaison Ralph Courtney for instructions on doing the required report.
Meet Director & Course Setter: Stan Darnell
Courses
We’ll be offering three courses: Yellow (shortest and easiest), Brown (short and more advanced) and Green (longest and most advanced).
Scout info
A Merit Badge clinic will not be offered, but completing the Yellow course will qualify for the badge. Please contact BSA Liaison Ralph Courtney for instructions on doing the required report.
Schedule
Controls will be in the field when the park opens (see hours of operation below) on the morning of Sat., March 9. The event ends when the park closes on Sun., March 17, and controls will be removed the next day.
Erwin Park hours of operation: Daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Donations
We aren't charging an event fee for this event, but we welcome donations to help us cover club overhead such as insurance coverage. Suggested donation: $5/map. Via PayPal (payntoa@yahoo.com) // Via Zelle. (ntoa.treasurer@gmail.com)
Instructions
1. Click the Proceed button below to sign an online waiver. Complete the form and click Submit. You'll then be taken to the map print page.
2. Arrange for your own “runner accountability.” We recommend telling a friend or family member where you are going and when you plan to finish. Provide them with a copy of the map. Or, you may choose to meet another orienteer at the venue and run simultaneously.
3. It’s a suburban park, but it still includes brushy areas, so dress accordingly. Don’t forget to bring your own water.
4. Run or walk your course. Find the ribbons. Enjoy!
5. Check in with the person you made plans with in Step 2.
6. If any ribbons are missing, contact the course setter so he can replace them.
Optional: Go out and enjoy again as often as you like during the DIY period. You could try another course, do your first course backwards, or do the controls in your own unique order.
Directions
Street address: 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071