January 24, 2016 Sunday 10am	Byrncliff Resort Ski-O	Bryncliff Ski Orienteering Ski orienteering event featuring Short (2.5km-8 controls), Middle (4.7km-14 controls) and Long (6.5km-15 controls) courses. Register 10:00am-11:00am. Starting times 10:30am-11:00am. The Byrncliff Resort charges $10 per person for access to the ski trails and equipment rentals are available for $10 also. The club charges our standard event entry fees of $5 for members or $10 for non-members per person or group. The trails are groomed and most are tracked. Indoor facilities are available for pre- and post-event gathering. Electronic punching is being used and dibblers are available. To guarantee yourself a map, please email the Meet Director with your name and course: Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727. People who do not make a reservation run a risk of not being able to compete if we run out of maps. This is an Empire State Games qualifier. Check here for trail and snow conditions. 2016 Overall Results Splits
April 16 Saturday Noon	Emery Park The Club's Annual Meeting	All Members and 2015 Map Hike Participants are Welcome / Pot Luck Lunch / President's Awards / 2016 Map Hikes Available / Short Orienteering Event / Free to All Members and Map Hike Participants / Follow the Signs to the Stohrer Lodge / Noon to 3pm / RSVP to Linc Blaisdell, or (716) 479-9431. 2015 Map Hike Results
May 7 - June 26	The Get Started and Get Out There Series	The Get Started and Get Out There Series Do you want to feel confident traveling the trails in our beautiful Western New York parks? Looking for fresh air and exercise? Want a challenge? Then come out and learn about the sport of orienteering at any or all of 4 events we have planned this spring. Soak up expert instruction at each of our events. Come out to Delaware Park on May 7, Chestnut Ridge on May 28, Emery Park on June 11 and Hunters Creek on June 26.
May 7 Saturday 11am	Buffalo History Museum Delaware Park Intro to Orienteering One 2.8K Course	The Cherry Blossom Challenge Event #1 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring one 2.8 kilometer course. Register and start at 11:00am at the Buffalo History Museum on Nottingham Terrace near Elmwood Avenue. Designed for any experience level, walkers or runners. Instruction available. Reserve a guaranteed map by emailing the Meet Director David Cady, or calling him at (716) 837-3737. A number of additional maps will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Afterwards, enjoy Buffalo's 3rd annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Buffalo's best food trucks. For more information about the Cherry Blossom Festival, click here. Asst. Meet Director Adam Cady. $10 registration fee ($5 members) includes instruction, meet and 5-color map. 2016 Overall Results Splits 2014 Photos
May 12 Thursday 6:30pm	Knox Farm State Park 5 Mile Trail Run The Explore Erie County Parks Series Part One	Knox Farm 5 Mile Trail Run Event #1 of the Erie County Parks Trail Run Series No orienteering, just a trail run around the beautiful grounds of Knox Farm State Park. Register in the main entrance parking lot off Route 16, from 5:30pm-6:15pm. No T-shirt, just running. Starting time for the race is 6:30pm. Email the Meet Director Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727 if you have any questions. Otherwise, just show up. Asst. Meet Director Walt Lyons. Entry fee $10 pre-registration OR day of race. Download application and mail or register on day of run. 2016 Results
May 28 Saturday 10am	Chestnut Ridge Park Learn & Practice Event for Beginners	Chestnut Ridge Learn & Practice Preface to Event #2 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series The day starts at 10:00am with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and experienced instructors. Follow the signs to Registration at Shelter #21, just inside the Newton Road entrance. Questions? Email the Meet Director Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows.
May 28 Saturday 11am	Chestnut Ridge Park Regular Orienteering Event Four Courses Beginner to Advanced	Chestnut Ridge Orienteering Event #2 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring White (Beginner), Yellow (Advanced Beginner), Orange (Intermediate) and Red (Advanced) courses. Register 10:30am-11:45am. Starting times for all the Orienteering courses are 11:00am-Noon. Meet at picnic shelter #21, just inside the Newton Road entrance. Enter at the Newton Road park entrance. All events are for any experience level, walkers or runners. Instruction available. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and a free entry into your choice of the 4 courses. Questions? Email the Meet Director Henry Davis, or call him at (716) 868-3593. Asst. Meet Director Rebecca Wightman. No pre-registration required. 2016 Results Splits
June 11 Saturday 10am	Emery Park Learn & Practice Event for Beginners	Emery Learn & Practice Preface to Event #3 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series The day starts at 10:00am with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and experienced instructors. Follow the signs to Registration. Questions? Email the Meet Director Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows.
June 11 Saturday 11am	Emery Park Regular Orienteering Event Three Courses Novice to Intermediate	Emery Park Orienteering Event #3 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring White (Novice), Yellow (Beginner) and Orange (Intermediate) courses. Register 10:30am-11:45am. Starting times 11:00am-Noon. For any experience level, walkers or runners. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and a free entry into your choice of the 4 courses. Questions? Email the meet directors Rod & Laura Cameron, or call them at (716) 688-8332. 2016 Results Splits
June 16 Thursday 6:30pm	Sprague Brook Park 10K Trail Run The Explore Erie County Parks Series Part Two	Sprague Brook Trail Run Event #2 of the Erie County Parks Trail Run Series No orienteering, just a trail run around Sprague Brook Park. Register at the cross country ski hut (follow the signs from the park entrance) from 5:30pm-6:15pm. No T-shirt, just running. Starting time for the race is 6:30pm. Email the Meet Director Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727 if you have any questions. Otherwise, just show up. Asst. Meet Director Walt Lyons. Entry fee $10 pre-registration OR day of race. Download application and mail or register on day of run. 2016 Results
June 26 Sunday 10am	Hunters Creek Park (South Entrance) Sgt. Mark A. Rademacher Memorial Park Learn & Practice Event for Beginners	Hunters Creek Learn & Practice Preface to Event #4 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series The day starts at 10:00am with a 60-minute non-competitive training, learning and educational event for any experience level, for walkers or runners, individuals or families, all ages, featuring a practice course and experienced instructors. Follow the signs to Registration. Questions? Email the Meet Director Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows.
June 26 Sunday 11am	Hunters Creek Park (South Entrance) Sgt. Mark A. Rademacher Memorial Park A "Scatter-O' Orienteering Event Three Categories Beginner to Advanced	Hunters Creek Orienteering Event #4 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A "Scatter-O" Orienteering event with 25 controls to find in a format similar to a Score-O, except all will be worth the same number of points. Featuring three categories: Beginner (0-10 controls found), Intermediate (11-20 controls found) and Advanced (21-25 controls found). Register 10:30am-11:45am. Starting times 11:00am-Noon. For any experience level, walkers or runners. Email the Meet Director Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727 if you have any questions. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and entry into your choice of the 3 courses. Asst. Meet Director Walt Lyons. 2016 Results Splits
July 7 - August 25	Guided Map Hike Thursdays Chestnut Ridge Park Casino	Guided Map Hike every Thursday July 7 to August 25 at Chestnut Ridge Park Do you want to feel confident traveling the trails in our beautiful Western New York parks? Looking for fresh air and exercise? Want a challenge? Our Guided Map Hike Series is another way to get out there. Come out to Chestnut Ridge Park any Thursday from July 7 to August 25. Meet us at the Casino by the main parking lot. Learn more here.
July 14 Thursday 6:30pm	Chestnut Ridge Park 5.1 Mile Trail Run The Explore Erie County Parks Series Part Three	Chestnut Ridge Trail Run Event #3 of the Erie County Parks Trail Run Series No orienteering, just a trail run around the boundary of Chestnut Ridge Park. Register in the parking lot off Newton Road 5:30pm-6:15pm. No T-shirt, just running. Starting time for the race is 6:30pm. Email the Meet Director Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727 if you have any questions. Otherwise, just show up. Asst. Meet Director Walt Lyons. Entry fee $10 pre-registration OR day of race. Download application and mail or register on day of run. 2016 Results
August 6 - October 9	The Buffalo Score-O Series	The Buffalo Score-O Series We are offering three Score-O events this summer and fall. Come out to Sprague Brook on August 6, Sardinia on September 24 and Schoellkopf on October 9.
August 6 Saturday 11am	Sprague Brook Park 3-Hour Score-O	Sprague Brook Score-O Event #1 of the Buffalo Score-O Series This is a Score-O lasting 180 minutes. Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate as many you desire in any order within the time limit. It's a great format for hard-core competitors who might finish in less than two hours and for casual hikers who will enjoy the extra time. Map scale is 1:10,000 and in 5 colors. Registration and Training for Beginner and Intermediate Participants 10:00am-10:45am. Starting time for everyone is 11am. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and event entry. Questions? Email Greg Hyatt, or call him at (716) 480-1713. Asst.l Meet Director Dave Levine. Did you leave something behind at the event? Call the Meet Director. 2016 Results Splits
August 27 Saturday 11am and 1pm	Holiday Valley Resort / McCarty Hill / Ellicottville 3-Hour and 6-Hour Runs and Hikes for Individuals & Groups	The Ellicottville Adventure Run & Hike In Orienteering parlance, this is a Score-O / Mini-Rogaine lasting your choice of a 3-hour or 6-hour time limit. In everyday language, this is an opportunity to run or hike using a map to find "flags". Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate however many you desire in any order within your pre-chosen time limit. It's a great format for both hard-core competition and casual family hiking. Our base is at Holiday Valley's Upper Ski Patrol and Training Center on Holiday Valley Road about two-thirds the way up the mountain. From the village of Ellicottville, take Route 219 south a short distance before turning right onto Holiday Valley Road. Continue up the hill past the Clubhouse Chalet Lodge, and turn left at the signs for the Training Center or the nearby Yodeler Lodge. Starting time for the 6-hour event is 11am and the 3-hour is 1pm. Please note that maps will be handed out at 10:00am and 12:30pm, respectively, so that participants can strategize. Questions? Email the Meet Director Jackie Novkov, or call her at (716) 903-1180. Asst. Meet Director Doug Kennedy. To guarantee yourself a map, Online Registration is highly recommended as the availability of maps for day of event registrants will be very limited. Find more information here. 2016 Photos courtesy of Alexis Rzewski here. 2016 Results Splits
September 24 Saturday 11am	Sardinia County Forest Sardinia Shuffle Beginners' Course	Sardinia Shuffle - Beginner's Course & Training This is a two mile walk in the woods using a map and compass to find 6 controls along the way. Learn map and compass reading. This event is especially offered for Earth Science students at St. Gregory the Great in Williamsville. However, it is open to all. Map scale is 1:10,000 and in 5 colors. Training 10:00am-10:45am. Starting time for the Beginner's Course is 11am. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. $15 online registration fee includes 5-color park map, compass rental, training and event entry. Registration on day of event is available at the cost of $20. Questions? Email the Registrar Greg Hyatt, or call him at (716) 480-1713. Meet Director is Katy Carrier and Asst. Meet Director is Lynda Chudy. Here's a link to Google Maps. Online Registration is now open here. See who is participating here. Read the instructions here.
September 24 Saturday Noon	Sardinia County Forest 3-Hour Score-O	Sardinia Score-O Event #2 of the Buffalo Score-O Series This is a Score-O lasting 180 minutes. Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate as many you desire in any order within the time limit. It's a great format for hard-core competitors who might finish in less than two hours and for casual hikers who will enjoy the extra time. Map scale is 1:10,000 and in 5 colors. Registration and Training 11:00am-11:45am. Starting time for the Score-O is Noon. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and event entry. Questions? Email Katy Carrier, or call her at (716) 942-3948. Asst. Meet Director Lynda Chudy. Here's a link to Google Maps. 2016 Results Splits
October 9 Sunday 11am	Schoellkopf Boy Scout Camp 3-Hour Score-O	Schoellkopf Score-O Event #3 of the Buffalo Score-O Series This is a Score-O lasting 180 minutes. Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate as many you desire in any order within the time limit. It's a great format for hard-core competitors who might finish in less than two hours and for casual hikers who will enjoy the extra time. Map scale is 1:10,000 and in 5 colors. Registration and Training for Beginner and Intermediate Participants 10:00am-10:45am. Starting time for everyone is 11am. Questions? Email Phil Wolfling, or call him at (716) 832-9758. $10 fee ($5 members and scouts) includes 5-color park map and event entry. Asst. Meet Director Rob Reeves. 2015 Results Splits
January 22, 2017 Sunday 10am	TBD Ski-O	Ski Orienteering Ski orienteering event featuring Short (2.5km-8 controls), Middle (4.7km-14 controls) and Long (6.5km-15 controls) courses. Register 10:00am-11:00am. Starting times 10:30am-11:00am. To guarantee yourself a map, please email the Meet Director with your name and course: Patty Lyons, or call her at (716) 652-8727. People who do not make a reservation run a risk of not being able to compete if we run out of maps. This is an Empire State Games qualifier.
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