07/21/2024 @ 8:30am

Sunflower State Games Orienteering
Orienteering
Snyder's Cabin in Gage Park

Event Info
Event will be held rain or shine. We will pause for lightning

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

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