Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Date: (Sun.) Dec. 7, 2008
Location: Livermore, CA
Event Directors: 
- 415.948.5593, - 510.604.2688
Course Setter: Evan Custer
Type: B; Standard "B" event, including the 2008 BAOC Club Championships; pending park approval
Come out and compete for bragging rights (and awards) at the 2008 BAOC Club Championships! (You're also welcome if you're not interested in being competitive.)
Terrain/Map
The area for the BAOC Club Champs will be on some of the nicest terrain in the Bay Area. The terrain is approximately 50% open oak forest, 40% grassland, and 10% fight. It is not very steep by Bay Area standards, but there will still be some amount of climb. The white forest has good visibility and running, except on the steep slopes. There is a moderate trail network. There are numerous rock features and some fine contour detail, which will provide interesting and challenging orienteering. The map was produced by Zoran Krivokapic for the O' in the Oaks World Ranking Event in 2001.
Climate
The climate in early December can be quite variable, ranging from sunny clear days with a high temperature of about 70 degrees, to cooler temperatures in the mid 40's. There is a moderate to good chance of rain.
Hazards
There is a moderate amount of poison oak in the park. Poison oak will have mainly lost its leaves in December, and can be seen as a groundcover with short stems, about 1 foot high, vines, and occasional bushes. The stems and stalks still have the antigen that causes the rash, so the best policy is to identify the plant, avoid it if possible, wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts, strip and wash off with Tecnu (available at most drug stores) right after the race and again when you get back to your hotel or home, place your competition clothes, including shoes, in a plastic bag and do not touch them again until they have been washed. Use a high-strength topical steroid cream (e.g., Fluocinonide, 0.05%) as soon as you feel any itching or notice any small red bumps or lines on your skin, usually about 24 to 48 hours after exposure. If you use the topical steroid cream early, you can virtually eliminate any severe rash, but if you wait until the rash has appeared, it takes much longer to get it under control.
Mountain lions, coyotes, and rattlesnakes live in the park, but spotting them this time of year would be rare. If you encounter any of these predators walk slowly away (Do not run!).
All participants must carry a whistle for emergency use. If you do not have a whistle, ask for a free one at Registration.
Courses and Classes
The standard seven courses will be offered.
There will be age-group classes to determine championships, as follows:
F-10, M-10, F-12, M-12 White Course F-14, M-14 Yellow Course F-16, M-16, F-Orange, M-Orange Orange Course F-18, F-55, M-65, F-Brown, M-Brown Brown Course M-18, F-20, F-35, M-50, F-Green, M-Green Green Course M-20, F-21, M35 Red Course M-21, F-Amazon Blue Course
The "color" categories (e.g., F-Orange) are open to all ages.
Awards
The awards ceremony will begin between 1:00 and 2:00 PM.
Only the age-group classes (not the open classes) will be eligible for awards.
Electronic Punching
SportIdent electronic punching will be used for all classes. If you do not own your own SI Card, you may rent one for $3.00/day. See our User's Guide to Electronic Punching for information about use of electronic punching.
Event Officials
Event Directors Joe Maffei and Marina Keating Course Setter Evan Custer Mapping Director Bob Cooley
Driving Directions
Take I-580 east to the North Livermore Avenue exit in Livermore. Everyone is strongly encouraged to carpool from a point near the exit, since parking at the park is very limited—see below for details.
To get to the park, head north on North Livermore Ave until forced to turn left onto Manning Road. Take the next right onto Morgan Territory Road, and continue 5.6 miles to the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve parking lot on the right. The road is very narrow with many sharp curves, so allow extra time and drive carefully. Parking and park admission are free. Parking on the road outside the park is not permitted.
Carpool Site
Carpooling is strongly recommended from Wal-Mart Store #1972, which is just off I-580 at the North Livermore Avenue exit. The address is: 2700 Las Positas Road, Livermore, CA 94550. Exiting I-580, turn right onto North Livermore Ave, and turn left at the second light (Las Positas Rd). Make a left at the next light (Arroyo Plaza/Hilliker Pl) and meet in the Wal-Mart parking lot. All participants must park on the east side of the Wal-Mart store, in the Receiving area—not in front of the store.