Sunday 21-July-2024
SCHEDULE:
8:30 AM check in and first starts begin at Snyder's Cabin Gage Park, Topeka
8:50 AM instructions for first timers
9:30 AM start window closes
10:00 AM (approx.) awards ceremony
DIVISIONS:
Long Course:
- Male Ages 21-60
- Female Ages 21-60
- Male Ages 61+
- Female Ages 61+
- Two Person Team Open (all ages).
Short Course:
- Male (all ages)
- Female (all ages)
- Two Person Team Open (all ages).
COMPETITION FORMAT:
- Course distance: Long is ~ 3 kilometers; short is ~ 1.5 kilometers
- This event is appropriate for first-timers and experienced orienteers.
- Introductory instruction will be offered before the race.
- No equipment needed.
- More information on orienteering can be found here: www.orienteeringusa.org
- Competitors will have staggered start times. Winner is determined by fastest elapsed time.
- Participants will receive pre-printed maps at the start.
- Gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the top three in each division.
- Event will be held rain or shine.
- This event is sanctioned by Orienteering USA.
- Age determination date is July 21.
COMMISSIONER:
Mary Jones, 785-318-6279, mary.orienteerkansas@gmail.com
Last day to order your $5 Sunflower State Games T-shirt is Monday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, July 16th at 6pm.
FEE:
$25 per person. Each team member must sign up individually (two entries per team, $25 each)
(If you missed the entry deadline, then Day of Entries will be accepted with $5 late fee.)
NO REFUNDS