Tune up for Boggs Mtn at the
Tahoe Three-Day B-Meet
September 10–12
Northstar-at-Tahoe Sprint
Burton Creek 2-Day Classic
Recent Changes
Welcome
In orienteering, "the thinking sport", you use a map and compass to navigate a course through unfamiliar terrain. People of all ages enjoy orienteering as a leisurely walk in the woods or as a competitive cross-country race.
Newcomers are welcome at BAOC events, which are held throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer beginners' courses suitable for both individuals and families. Learn more (http://baoc.org/faq/).
News and Notes
Registration is open for the Boggs Mountain A-Meet in October. (Pre-registration closes after September 22.)
Various tidbits are posted on this page. Recent items:
- Important BAOC Vacancies
- BAOC Medalists at 2010 Rocky Mountain Orienteering Festival
- BAOC Medalist at U.S. Trail Orienteering Championships
- BAOC Medalists at U.S. Sprint, Middle, Long Championships
- Free Entry at National Parks and BLM Areas
- Park-Relations Task Force Forming
- 2009 BAOC Survey Results Released
Upcoming Events
- Sep. 4 - 5 -
[terraloco] Urban Wild Weekend, San Francisco & Oakland, CA -
C; Medium, long, and AR courses Saturday and Sunday mornings [organized by terraloco, not by BAOC]
- Sep. 10 - 12 -
Tahoe Three-Day -- Northstar Sprint and Burton Creek B-Meet - Lake Tahoe Area
B; Join us for a Friday sprint, 2 days of Classic orienteering (standard 7 courses), and (optional) camping, to end the summer and kick off the fall season
- Sep. 14 (Tue.) -
BAOC Board Meeting - William Walker Recreation Center
Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors -- 7:00-10:00 PM; free pizza and salad will be available at 6:30 -- All club members are welcome
- Sep. 18 (Sat.) -
Presidio of San Francisco
C; National Orienteering Day "Come and Try It" event -- White, Yellow, Orange, and Long Orange courses
- Sep. 19 (Sun.) -
Spring Lake Regional Park
C; White and Yellow courses for sure, as this is one of our National Orienteering Day (NOD) "Come and Try It" events. This is a great North Bay setting to introduce a friend to orienteering -- so bring someone with you to join in the fun!
- Sep. 26 (Sun.) -
Rossmoor Bar
C; Probably White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, and Red courses (pending park approval)
- Oct. 1 - 3 -
Boggs Mountain A-Meet & Family Weekend - Boggs Mountain State Forest
A; 3-day A-meet that includes Sprint, Middle, Long, & Night-O courses
Other Significant Upcoming Events
- Oct. 17 (Sun.) -
Scout-O Championships - Briones Regional Park
B; 18th annual Scout-O Championships for all scout levels (pending park approval)
- Oct. 24 (Sun.) -
2010 BAOC Club Championships - Calero County Park
B; The standard 7 courses, beginner through advanced. This event will be our 2010 Club Championships, with bragging rights to the victors in several categories. (pending park approval)
- Nov. 7 (Sun.) -
2010 Golden Goat - Briones Regional Park
Extra long course with a mass start -- sorry, but no beginner courses at this event (pending park approval)
- Apr. 15 - 17 -
O In the Oaks 2011 & U.S. Interscholastic Championships - Pacheco State Park
A; 3-day A-meet for all orienteers, featuring the 2011 United States Interscholastic Orienteering Championships (pending park approval)
Recent Results
- 2009–2010 season: The BAOC COOL Junior Series.