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, as well as advanced courses that challenge the technical and physical capabilities of individuals and small teams. Learn more here.
News and Notes
A welcome page for runners has been added to the website. Also, a Google calendar has been added to the Schedule page — if you have a personal Google calendar, you can subscribe to this one to have the events displayed on your calendar.
Various "news" items are posted on this page. Recent items:
- U.S. Orienteering Rules of Competition Revised
- Volunteer Vacancy Update
- Staples Discount Program
- 2011 BAOC Service Award Recipient
Upcoming Events
- Back again for 2011–2012: The BAOC COOL Junior Series.
- Back again for 2011–2012: The BAOC BAWS Adult Series.
- Jan. 27 - Feb. 5 -
2012 Sierra Ski-O Tour & 2012 Ski-O World Cup - Bear Valley and Lake Tahoe Areas
Ski-O; 8 events in 10 days, including 4 World Cup events, 3 North American Championships events, 3 U.S. Championships events, and 2 World Ranking Events
- Jan. 28 (Sat.) -
Mission Street Scramble, San Francisco, CA -
Rogaine; 90-minute and 3-hour urban rogaine; explore the streets of the Mission District of San Francisco, and six other neighborhoods, starting at Garfield Square Clubhouse
- Feb. 12 (Sun.) -
Las Trampas Scramble - Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Rogaine; Mini-rogaine style course (team score-O), with a 3-hour time limit (pending park approval)
- Feb. 19 (Sun.) -
BAOC COOL/BAWS #7 (Open to All) - Vasona Lake County Park
C; Meet #7 at Vasona Lake Park (since we couldn't go there in December) -- Regular event for everyone (pending park approval)
- Feb. 25 - 26 -
Discover Valley of Fire, near Las Vegas, NV -
Rogaine; On Saturday, enjoy a 2-hour map trek, a potluck, and then group camping is available. On Sunday, trek for 2, 4, or 6 hours. (Early registration ends Feb. 19.)
Other Significant Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events within the next 35 days.
Recent Results
- 2011–2012 season: The BAOC COOL Junior Series.
- Jan. 27 - Feb. 5 -
2012 Sierra Ski-O Tour & 2012 Ski-O World Cup - Bear Valley and Lake Tahoe Areas
Ski-O; 8 events in 10 days, including 4 World Cup events, 3 North American Championships events, 3 U.S. Championships events, and 2 World Ranking Events
- Jan. 22 -
BAOC COOL/BAWS #6 (Open to All) - Shell Ridge Open Space
B; Junior COOL, and adult BAWS, series event, and regular "B" event for everyone
- Jan. 21 -
Oakland Streets 'n Ladders II, Oakland, CA -
Enjoy a taste of the Oakland Riviera! Find your way in the many cool, long established neighborhoods that ring Lake Merritt. Secret staircases and pathways beckon. MASS START at noon.
- Jan. 8 -
BAOC COOL/BAWS #5 (Open to All) - Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
C; The crazy, ever-changing new park -- Regular event for everyone
- Jan. 7 -
Los Gatos Street Scramble, Los Gatos, CA -
Rogaine; 90-minute and 3-hour urban rogaine; explore the streets of Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, as well as parts of Saratoga and the parks of San José
- Sep. 9 - 11 -
The Sierra 3-Day at Little Truckee Summit - Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort & Little Truckee Summit
A; Three-day OUSA A-meet on a new map: Friday Sprint, Saturday Middle, Sunday Long. This event will be the 2011 Western States Championships.
- Apr. 15 - 17 -
O In the Oaks 2011 & U.S. Interscholastic Championships & U.S. Intercollegiate Championships - Casa de Fruta & Pacheco State Park
A; 3-day A-meet for all (competitive & recreational) orienteers, featuring the 2011 United States Interscholastic & Intercollegiate Orienteering Championships
