2025 Junior Nationals Championships & North Texas Spring-O
Date: Sat.-Sun., Mar. 22-23, 2025
Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2), Bridgeport, TX (Map)
(Updated 3/14/25)
RACE DETAILS
Download course setter and mapper notes (PDF) -- Note: Class assignments updated 3/14 on Brown
Map: Scale will be as follows, based on recommendation of mapper/course consultant:
- White, Yellow, Orange, Brown: 1:7500, 5m contours
- Green, Red, Blue: 1:10000, 5m contours
The current SR2 map may be downloaded below for pre-event study.
Note that the new map being prepared for competition will be drafted in a different style. See samples below:
Model area: Old map
Model area: New map (2024)
Courses: Two courses will be set for Orange, Brown and Green spanning both competitive events. (Recreational versions will be offered for all except Red and Blue.)
Competitive Class Statistics and Class Assignments
| Course | Scale | Length (km) | Climb (m) | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 White | 1:7500 | 2.35 | 80 | 11 (updated 3/8) |
| Day 2 White | 1:7500 | 2.24 | 85 | 11 |
| Classes on White: F-10, F-12, ISPF, M-10, M-12, ISPM, F/M-White | ||||
| Day 1 Yellow | 1:7500 | 3.2 | 117 | 14 |
| Day 2 Yellow | 1:7500 | 2.79 | 98 | 12 |
| Classes on Yellow: F-14, ISIF, M-14, ISIM, F-Yellow, M-Yellow | ||||
| Day 1 Orange A | 1:7500 | 4.16 | 165 | 12 |
| Day 2 Orange A | 1:7500 | 4.29 | 144 | 13 |
| Classes on Orange A: M-16, ISJVM, ICJVM, M-Orange | ||||
| Day 1 Orange B | 1:7500 | 4.02 | 160 | 12 |
| Day 2 Orange B | 1:7500 | 3.94 | 135 | 12 |
| Classes on Orange B: F-16, ISJVF, ICJVF, F-Orange | ||||
| Day 1 Brown A | 1:7500 | 4.2 | 164 | 12 |
| Day 2 Brown A | 1:7500 | 4.31 | 188 | 15 |
| Classes on Brown A: ISVF | ||||
| Day 1 Brown B | 1:7500 | 3.99 | 166 | 11 |
| Day 2 Brown B | 1:7500 | 4.13 | 183 | 13 |
| Classes on Brown B: F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, M65+, M70+, M75+, F-Brown, M-Brown | ||||
| Day 1 Green A | 1:10000 | 5.58 | 229 | 16 |
| Day 1 Green A | 1:10000 | 5.64 | 223 | 18 |
| Classes on Green A: M-18, ISVM, M50+, M55+, M60+, M-Green | ||||
| Day 1 Green B | 1:10000 | 5.35 | 242 | 14 |
| Day 2 Green B | 1:10000 | 5.39 | 209 | 17 |
| Classes on Green B: F-20, ICVF, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+, F-Green | ||||
| Day 1 Red | 1:10000 | 7.54 | 316 | 21 |
| Day 2 Red | 1:10000 | 7.97 | 316 | 23 |
| Classes on Red: F21+, M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+, ICVM, M-Red | ||||
| Day 1 Blue | 1:10000 | 9.02 | 365 | 25 |
| Day 2 Blue | 1:10000 | 9.34 | 317 | 23 |
| Classes on Blue: M21+ | ||||
Competitive participant info
Start procedure: Your start time corresponds with the time you punch the Start box. (Note: Everyone must punch Start, including people with Air e-sticks.) Names will be called for check-in about 5 minutes before posted start time. Please wear your bib on the front of your shirt for visibility. E-boxes for clear and check will be present in the Start area.
At 3 minutes before start time, runners will report to the first of 3 lines. Runners on the lines will advance every minute.
Start times will be staggered so that runners on the same course are separated by at least 2 minutes per OUSA rules.
Maps will be in sealed bags. Scissors will be available in case anyone prefers to remove the map. Runners must write their name and bib number on the back of their map, as earlier runners will need to turn maps in at the Finish. (See Map Return, below.)
If you missed your start time, let the Start team know, and you'll be directed to talk with the volunteer in charge of re-assignment.
Control descriptions: Control descriptions will printed on the map. Loose description sheets will also be available at the second Start line. Runners are responsible for their own clue sheet holders or fasteners. Descriptions for white and yellow courses will be in both IOF symbols and English. Descriptions for orange course and above will be in IOF symbols only.
Control markers: Control markers will be IOF-standard orange and white flag. Many but *not all* markers will also include a blue stripe, either diagonal or vertical. Control markers will nearly always be hung at the feature using an existing/natural object rather than man-made stand or post. Every control will have a manual pin punch in the unlikely event of e-box failure.
E-boxes: All are Air enabled except for Start, which all competitors must punch.
Livelox: The following links will be functional at 90 minutes past last start each day:
Livelox Day 1
Livelox Day 2
Live Results Link
The network at SR2 is overwhelmed with users, so we're having issues keeping results as live as we want to! Looking for a fix for Sunday. THanks for your patience. We'll continue to post results on paper on site as well.
Clothing return: There will be a drop zone near Start each day, and clothing will be returned to Finish area.
Map return: Competitive participants will initially turn in maps at the Finish on Day 1; they will be held until the last starter is on the course. Maps will be then be released for pick-up. On the Recreational courses, Day 1 maps will *not* be returned until Day 2 due to terrain embargo.
Recreational participant info
You need to go to HQ for packet pick-up only if you’re collecting a model map, T-shirt and/or wristbands. Otherwise, you can simply go directly to Day 1 or Day 2 Rec Start area any time the courses are open (see Schedule). Those will operate like regular NTOA events, with their own maps, Start/Finish, rental e-sticks, payment and download. No assigned start times.
That’s also where to go for day-of-race sign-up. We will print some extra maps for day-of-race registrants, available first-come, first-served. Rec courses are available for all skill levels EXCEPT Red and Blue.
Each individual participant or team member will receive a map at Start. Map bags will be available. Note: Day 1 must be turned in at Finish and will be returned to you on Day 2 after the last competition start.