This meet featured a Goat – A super long and hilly orienteering event. In addition to the Goat, White, Yellow, Orange, and Green courses were offered.

The Goat had a couple of twists. Runners had to make a choice between 2 parallel controls (6 or 7). In addition, runners could skip one control. 19 controls were set, therefore only 17 controls were required to complete a punch card. Additionally there were time limits for those of us who are Goat-Challenged. Runners had to check in at start between controls 10 and 11 under 2 1/2 hours. The complete course had to be completed in 4 1/2 hours. The course was scorched by newcomer (to ROC not orienteering), Will Hawkins, in 1 hour 47 minutes. No reptile sightings were reported. (Eric had photographed a rattlesnake during his site selection activities.)

A large number of helpers contributed to the success of the meet. Responsible for the Goat course, Eric Barbehenn was the main course setter with help on some courses by Dick Detwiler. Rick Worner served as Meet Director and gave newcomer instruction. Registration was covered by Kathy Bannister, Sandra Lomker, and Elizabeth Hane. Steve Tylock brought in food supplies. Tom Cornell Served as Greeter. The starter for the non-Goat courses was Kay Sheehan. Eric Barbehenn and Rick Lavine recorded finish times. Rick Worner, Linda Kohn, Joel Shore, and Kathy Bannister helped Eric with Flag Pick-up. Results compiled by Bob Bundy.

Results

The GOAT - 13.2 km
                            
                         Part 1
Times in Minutes    (Little Goat) Part 2   Total Time  6/7   Skipped
 1. William Hawkins        49       58        107       7       8
 2. Tim Gorbold            52       70        122       7       8
 3. Rob Holms              71       91        162       7       8
 4. Pavel Korniliev        76       88        164       6      12 
 5. Randy McGarvey         88       77        165       6      12
 6. Mike Lyons             88       91        179       6      16
 7. David Lavine           99      110        209       6      12
 7. Linda Kohn             92      117        209       6       2 
 8. Gary Maslanka         104      110        214       6       8
 9. Peter Dady            109      105:20     214:20    6      11
10. Steve Tylock           87      128        215     
11. Stina Bridgeman       127      110        237       6      12
12. Egil Robs              60      DNG                  6      13
13. Bob Bundy             140      DNG                  6       8
14. Joel Shore            199                           6
15. Jackie Novkov
    and Doug Kennedy      230                           6
16. Sergey Dobretsov      DNG
17. Bridget Maloney       DNG

*** DNG - Did Not Goat

I note that only the three fastest finishers chose Control 7. All three
skipped control 8 at the fence junction. Gil had the fastest time of
those who punched all part 1 controls. I didn't expect to finish, but
I did maximize my orienteering experience for the day.


WHITE COURSE

 1. Kay Sheehan                   28
 2. Michael Anne Mercer           45
    Timothy P Mercer
 3. Jenifer Bannister             62
    Owen Beck
    Carrie Zepp
    Quinn Bannister


YELLOW COURSE

 1. Patty Borden                  39
    Zak Borden, Tyler Borden
 2. Laurie Hunt                   55
 3. Sandra Lomker                 58
 4. Robert & Yolanda Maslanka     67
    Joseph Maslanka
 5. Elizabeth Hane                71
 6. Richard Burgey                74
    Chris & Dale Duross
 7. Kate Carrier and Joan Funke   76
 8. Carol Moran                  107
 9. Sandi Willsey-Lemen          110


ORANGE COURSE

 1. Karl Kolva                   114
 2. Tom Cornell                  124
 3. Don Kolva                    214
 4. Anne Schwartz                DNF
 5. Sylvia Klassen               DNF


GREEN COURSE

 1. Rick Lavine                   94
 2. Lindsay Worner               100
 3. Jim Pamper                   127
 4. Vince Cassano                135
 5. Dayle Lavine                 158
 6. Ravi Nareppa                 DNF
 7. Shawn Forney                 DNF