Annual Meeting
Emery Park 2084 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY, United StatesThe Buffalo Orienteering Club Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Stohrer’s Lodge in Emery Park. All club members and 2023 map hike participants are invited to attend
2024 Cherry Blossom Challenge
Delaware Park by the Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, April 27 for this casual and fun celebration of spring in conjunction with the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival. This event is designed for all experience levels and for
Training Event at Burmaster Park (Bond Lake)
Burmaster Park (Bond Lake) 2571 Lower Mountain Rd., Ransomville, NY, United StatesA training event at Burmaster Park. Beginner and Intermediate courses available, with small group training provided by experienced instructors. Check-in for the Beginner option at 10:45am, with the instructional session
Chestnut Ridge Classic 4 Courses
Chestnut Ridge Park - Newton Entrance 6317 Newton Rd., Orchard Park, NY, United StatesChestnut Ridge Park Shelter No. 13 by the main entrance to the park. This regular orienteering event is designed for all experience levels, and for walkers, runners, and groups. Four
Emery Park Classic 3 Courses
Emery Park 2084 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY, United StatesEmery Park, Shelter No. 7, south side of Emery Rd. This regular orienteering event is designed for all experience levels, and for walkers, runners, and family groups. Three courses will
Chestnut Ridge Learn and Practice
Chestnut Ridge Casino Side 6160 NY-277, ORCHARD PARK, NY, United StatesJoin us on August 28th to learn orienteering! Have you been wishing you knew how to do orienteering? We have the perfect event for you. Come learn how to do
Sprague Brook Score-O
Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Rd, Glenwood, NY, United StatesEvent Format: This is a Score-O lasting 180 minutes (3 hours). Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate as many you desire in any order within the time
Erie County Forestry (Sardinia) Score-O
Sardinia County Forest 11372 Genesee Rd., East Concord, NY, United StatesEvent Format: This is a Score-O lasting 180 minutes (3 hours). Numerous controls are placed over a large area. Locate as many you desire in any order within the time
Knox Farm Night-O
Knox Farm State Park 437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, NY, United StatesBring your flashlight or headlamp and join us for orienteering in the dark at Knox Farm State Park just outside East Aurora. This year’s event will feature 3 courses from
· 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.