| Cobbs Hill Park | National Orienteering Week | ROC |
| September 21, 2014 | created by Ór |
54 starts
Throughout the country orienteering clubs celebrate National
Orienteering Week to encourage new people to participate in
this fun outdoor map-and-compass “thinking sport”.
Individuals, families, and groups enjoy getting out in the
woods for a “treasure hunt” to walk, run, or amble through
parks to find orange and white controls. ROC celebrated their
special day on Sunday September 21 at Cobbs Hill Park.
The weather was not looking good with rain and wind in the
forecast. Fortunately ROC has pop-up tents which were used
to protect the registration and finish areas. Also ROC used
School #1’s parking lot and large trees to protect food and
other items. To make the event a little more festive there was a
drawing for prizes. Thanks to The Map Shop for a 1895 map
of Rochester, EMS for a Gift Certificate to be used for a rental,
USOF for a 1-year membership, ROC for a 1-year
membership, permanent maps of Webster and Mendon, 2 tech
shirts, inexpensive compasses and whistles. Most persons
waited for the drawings and other persons were mailed their
winnings.
There were 54 starts including groups from the Tay House Boy
Scouts and the Wilson Outdoor Club plus new people and
many club members. Many returned soaking wet and yet
happy and looking forward to next year’s event.
Many thanks to the Volunteers who helped make this day
special:
Meet Directors: Patty Borden, Sandra Lomker
Course Setter: Tyler Borden
Greeter: Rick Worner
Registration: Nancy Burgey, Carol Moran, Anne Schwartz, Marsha Reed
Start/Finish/E-Punch: Heidi & Doug Hall
Flag Pick-Up: Bob Bundy, Joel Shore, Sean Sims, Marsha Reed, Richard Burgey
Instruction: Don Winslow
String-O: Turinsky Family
Food: Jim Borden