April 19 Saturday	Emery Park The Club's Annual Meeting	All Members and 2013 Map Hike Partipants are Welcome / Pot Luck Lunch / President's Awards / 2014 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.
May 4 - June 29	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. Participate in 3 or more of the 4 events and receive a club certificate suitable for framing and entry into a prize drawing. Come out to Delaware Park on May 4, Chestnut Ridge on May 17, Emery Park on June 8 and Hunters Creek on June 29.
May 4 Sunday	Buffalo History Museum Delaware Park Intro to Orienteering One 2.5K Course	The Cherry Blossom Challenge Event #1 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring one 2.5 kilometer course. Register and start between 11:00am-1:00pm 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 inaugural 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.
May 15 Thursday	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.
May 17 Saturday	Chestnut Ridge Park Learn & Practice Event for Beginners	Chestnut Ridge Learn & Practive 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. Questions? Email the meet directors Rod & Laura Cameron, or call them at (716) 688-8332. $10 fee includes instruction, 5-color park map and entry into one event in the regular meet that follows.
May 17 Saturday	Chestnut Ridge Park Regular Orienteering Event Three Courses Beginner to Advanced	Chestnut Ridge Orienteering Event #2 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring Yellow (Beginner), Brown (Intermediate) and Green (Advanced) courses. Register 11:00am-Noon. Starting times for all the Orienteering courses are Noon-1:00pm. Meet at picnic pavilion #29. Enter at the Newton Road park entrance and keep right at each intersection. If Newton Road is closed for construction, follow the signs from the main 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 Linc Blaisdell, or call him at (716) 479-9431. Asst. Meet Director Rob Cain. No pre-registration required.
June 8 Sunday	Emery Park Regular Orienteering Event Three Courses Beginner to Advanced	Emery Park Orienteering Event #3 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring Yellow (Beginner), Orange (Intermediate) and Brown (Advanced) courses. Register 10:30am-11:45am. Starting times 11:00am-Noon. For any experience level, walkers or runners. Email Henry Davis, or call him at (716) 868-3593. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and entry into your choice of the 3 courses. Asst. Meet Director Rebecca Wightman.
June 12 Thursday	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.
June 29 Sunday	Hunters Creek Park South Regular Orienteering Event Three Courses Beginner to Advanced	Hunters Creek Orienteering Event #4 of The Get Started and Get Out There Series A regular Orienteering event featuring Yellow (Beginner), Brown (Intermediate) and Red (Advanced) courses. 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.
July 17 Thursday	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.
August 3 - October 18	The Buffalo Score-O Series	The Buffalo Score-O Series We are offering three Score-O events this summer and fall. We will award prizes to the top five males, females and groups, as computed by total points achieved. Come out to Sprague Brook on August 3, Schoellkopf on September 6 and Sardinia on October 18.
August 3 Sunday	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 competitiors 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 Beginners 11:00am-11:45am. Starting time for everyone is Noon. $10 fee ($5 members) includes 5-color park map and event entry. Questions? Email Greg Hyatt, or call him at (716) 480-1713. Asst. Meet Director Dave Levine.
August 3 Sunday	Sprague Brook Park The Club's Annual Picnic Casino Area	Buffalo Orienteering Club Annual Picnic Meet at the Casino picnic building near the tennis courts. Open to all club members and guests. Starts immediately after the Orienteering event ends about 3pm and continues through dinner. The club will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, water, lemonade and ice. Bring your own beverage, a dish to share and game equipment if you can. Refrigeration will be available. No RSVP necessary.
September 6 Saturday	Schoellkopf Boy Scout Camp 3-Hour Score-O	Schoellkopf 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 competitiors 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 Beginners 11:00am-11:45am. Starting time for everyone is Noon. Questions? Email Phil Wolfling, or call him at (716) 832-9758. $10 fee ($5 members and scouts) includes 5-color park map and entry into one event or both. Asst. Meet Director Rob Reeves.
September 27 Saturday	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. 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 or to register, click here. Online Registration is now open. Photos courtesy of Alexis Rzewski here.
October 18 Saturday	Sardinia County Forest 3-Hour Score-O	Sardinia 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 competitiors 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 Beginners 11:00am-11:45am. Starting time for everyone 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.
January 25, 2015 Sunday	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.
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