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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
Various tidbits are posted on this page. Recent items:
Upcoming Events
- Back again for 2009–2010: The BAOC COOL Junior Series.
- Feb. 14 (Sun.) -
BAOC COOL #14 - Shell Ridge Open Space
Junior; Valentine's Day at Shell Ridge
- Feb. 14 (Sun.) -
Shell Ridge Open Space
B; "Open" event in conjuction with a BAOC COOL (Junior) event
- Feb. 21 (Sun.) -
Terraloco Urban Wild Roundup: Classic Oakland -
C; Urban map race
- Feb. 27 (Sat.) -
BAOC COOL #15 - Bayfront Park
Junior; Season Championship meet.
- Feb. 27 (Sat.) -
Bayfront Park
C; "Open" event in conjuction with a BAOC COOL (Junior) event (pending park approval)
- Mar. 7 (Sun.) -
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
C; Annual Prologue-Chase two-part sprint, plus White, Yellow, and Orange courses (pending park approval)
- Mar. 13 (Sat.) -
2010 Western Region Interscholastic Championships - McLaren Park
Junior; Day 1 of the 2nd Annual WRIS Champs, on a wonderful new map
- Mar. 13 (Sat.) -
McLaren Park
C; "Open" event in conjuction with a BAOC COOL (Junior) event
- Mar. 14 (Sun.) -
2010 Western Region Interscholastic Championships - Joseph D. Grant County Park
Junior; Day 2 of the 2nd Annual WRIS Champs (pending park approval)
- Mar. 14 (Sun.) -
Joseph D. Grant County Park
B; This will be the second day of an exciting weekend of orienteering in conjunction with the Western Region Interscholastic Championships. The first day will be Saturday at McLaren Park. (pending park approval)
Other Significant Upcoming Events
- 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 (pending park approval)
Recent Results
- 2009–2010 season: The BAOC COOL Junior Series.
- Jan. 31 -
BAOC COOL #13 - Bear Valley
Junior; Piggy-back on 2010 Sierra Ski-O Championships
- Jan. 30 - Feb. 7 -
2010 Sierra Ski-Orienteering Championships - Lake Tahoe Area
Ski-O; 7 Ski-O events in 9 days in the Lake Tahoe area (pending park approval)
- Jan. 24 -
Tilden Regional Park
B; We had some nice courses from Jonas in the north end of Briones this past Spring. Let's see what he can do in Tilden!
- Jan. 24 -
BAOC COOL #12 - Tilden Regional Park
Junior; Piggy-back on BAOC B-Meet
- Jan. 10 -
BAOC COOL #11 - Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
Junior; The second use of this new urban park map.
- Jan. 10 -
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
C; "Open" event in conjunction with the BAOC COOL event