Emery Park Solo Event
Emery Park 2084 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY, United StatesEvent Details A solo orienteering event from June 5, 2021 through June 13, 2021. There are three courses available: Short with only 4 controls over a 2.1 km course, Medium with 8 controls over a 5.0 km course, and Long with 16 controls over a 6.6 km course. This is a Solo event with no
Hunters Creek Solo Event
Hunters Creek Park - Lower Parking 4812 Hunters Creek Rd., East Aurora, NYEvent Details: A solo orienteering event from June 19, 2021 through June 27, 2021. There are two courses available, both are advanced courses: Short with 9 controls over a 4.0 km course, and Long with 13 controls over a 5.3 km course. This is a Solo event with no Onsite Event Management. The controls will
Chestnut Ridge Learn and Practice
Chestnut Ridge Park 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY, United StatesThe Buffalo Orienteering Club usually holds its Learn & Practice sessions in conjunction with our meets, but that has not been possible while our meets have been solo events. We are offering a special Learn & Practice session at Chestnut Ridge Park on July 17, 2021. This event is full and registration is closed. Please
Chestnut Ridge Learn and Practice
Chestnut Ridge Park 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY, United StatesWe are offering a special Learn & Practice session at Chestnut Ridge Park on July 17, 2021. Please note: To ensure that everyone has the best learning experience possible this event will be limited and registration will close when the limit has been reached. Details Procedures: When you arrive, volunteers will check your name on
Ellicottville Adventure Run
CCC Camp SenecaClick here for details.
Sprague Brook Park In Person Meet
Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY, United StatesEvent Details This is an in person orienteering meet in Sprague Brook Park with three courses. There will be a white/yellow course, a green course and a red course. Registration and start is at Shelter No. 6. Although there will be signs when you enter the park, the shelter is in the center of of
Sardinia Forest Solo Score-O Event
Sardinia County Forest 11372 Genesee Rd., East Concord, NY, United StatesEvent Details: The course will be a Score-O format. There will be no on-site event management, so choose a course suitable for your skill and level of fitness. Registration: To participate in the course there is a $10 fee for non-members or a $5.00 fee for members. Interested in becoming a member? You can do
Winter Score-O
Emery Park 2084 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY, United StatesEvent format One hour score-O. Fifteen controls located both north and south of Emery Road. Participants are allowed to use skis, snowshoes, or regular boots or shoes. Registration All registration will take place online. Registration is open and available here. The fee to register is $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. The deadline
Annual Meeting
Join us for a Zoom meeting for the Annual meeting to start the 2022 orienteering season. The Zoom info and link will be emailed to all current club members. The meeting will include some club news, recognition of map hike completions and a review of the upcoming season. The online festivities start at 10:00am.
The 7th Annual Cherry Blossom Challenge
Delaware Park by the Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe 7th Annual Cherry Blossom Challenge May 1 @ 11:00 am Delaware Park on Nottingham Terrace by the Buffalo History Museum. (42.935762 -78.875276) We are so happy to be back in person for this casual and fun celebration of spring in conjunction with the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival. This event is designed for all experience
· Always report to the finish personnel even if you decide not to complete your course.
· Online registration is strongly suggested for all events and is the only way to guarantee that a map will be available for you. The deadline for online registration is generally the Thursday night before a weekend event. A limited number of maps will be available for registration on the day of the event.
· For safety reasons, all participants should carry a whistle.
· For forest events, leg coverings should be worn.
· Entry fees are $5 for members in good standing of any orienteering club affiliated with OUSA, COF, or IOF. Juniors (up to and including age 20), who are part of a BFLO Family Membership, participate for free. Non-members are always welcome and pay $10 (Juniors $5). Some special events may charge more, such as the Ellicottville Adventure Run.
· Non-Member children, from 0-11 years of age, do not have to pay a fee but they must be registered and their waiver must be signed by a parent. A coupon code to eliminate the fee will be noted in the online registration form. Generally, children do not receive a map when participating in a group with older people.
· Groups are welcome. A “group” is defined as 2 or more people who start together, stay together, finish together, and receive one score. Indicate you are participating in a group when you register. It is recommended that groups not exceed 4 people. If your group has more than 4 people in it, please contact the Event Director before registering. All members of a group must register and pay the appropriate fee.
· Events are held rain or shine.
· At online registration and event information, participants are asked to stay home if they are not feeling well or have tested positive for Covid. Participants are informed that their fees will be returned if they inform the registrar they are sick with a communicable illness before their arrival time.
· At all events someone will be available to provide a briefing for newcomers. When you register online please indicate that this is your first time attending an event by answering the appropriate question on the registration form.
· WAIVER POLICY: All participants must sign a waiver as a part of the online registration process. Parents must sign for their minor children.
· A limited number of compasses are available to borrow.
· Contact the Event Director if you have any other questions about an event.