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on... and
Sprint Black Diamond
Discover
parks of the East Bay. Outwit the competition... Race... Shop... Enjoy!!
(Or, warm up for a rogaine.)
On 17 March 2012, we offer two Orienteering USA sanctioned Sprint events in the East Bay city of
Pleasant Hill. New maps and interval starts!
This event is part of the 2012 Championships Challenge. Receive a custom technical running shirt for
participating in this and other events!
All About It!
Each of the Sprints will showcase a different type of terrain, wilderness and
urban—to conquer both is a black-diamond-level achievement!
Four courses will be offered at each Sprint: separate courses for Men and
Women, a shorter Masters/Juniors course, and a beginner/intermediate course. These courses
will earn Orienteering USA
ranking points on Blue/Red; Red; Green/Brown; and Orange/Yellow/White, respectively.
The full Orienteering USA class structure is offered on these four courses for the
purpose of results and ranking points, but awards will be given as specified below.
The two Sprints will be part of the Western Region Interscholastic Championships. All
WRIS participants must register in
advance with us. There will be a single non-competitive Map Hike category on the
Beginner/Intermediate course, suitable for juniors and for adults. All participants of
each Sprint (with the exception of the map hikers) will earn Orienteering USA ranking
points, which count for Junior Team selection.
The event center will be at the Concord Road Runner Sports. The
event center will be open according to the
schedule. It will be most convenient to park at the store, and then carpool to the two
event venues.
Overall awards will be given to the three men and women with the
best sums of the results of the two Sprints in the following categories:
Open on the Men's and the Women's courses; Juniors
(age 20 and under on 31 December 2012) on the Masters/Juniors course;
Masters (women age 40 and over and men age 50 and over on
31 December 2012) on the Masters/Juniors course; and Supervets
(age 55 and over on 31 December 2012) on the
Masters/Juniors course.
Road Runner Sports offers
the world's largest selection of running and walking gear, the most caring
customer service, and prices sure to make you smile! With 26 stores
nationwide and a fantastic website you can always get what you need to stay
active any day of the week! Check-in and packet pickup will be available on the
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Event Schedule
Saturday 17 March 2012
09:00 Check-in and packet pickup open, Road Runner Sports
10:30 First start, Stage One: Paso Nogal Park
13:30 First start, Stage Two: Diablo Valley College
15:30 Awards, Road Runner Sports
Contrary to what was announced earlier,
Stage One will be held at Paso Nogal Park rain or shine. Babysitting will not be
offered at this event.
Stage One: Paso Nogal Park
Stage One will be a Sprint-format adventure run with interval starts. Four courses
will be offered, each eligible for Orienteering USA ranking points. Contrary to a
prior announcement, Stage One will be held at Paso Nogal Park rain or shine.
Course designer's notes
The event will not be cancelled because of rain. Moreover, the park will not
be officially open to regular users, creating a low-dog experience. There are no
known hazards. Nothing about the map or the course is unusual or worth a separate
mention in the notes.
There will be ample street parking at the venue.
Participants are still encouraged to carpool from Road Runner Sports. Alternatively, it is a 4.5 km
warmup jog.
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The map of Paso Nogal was created by Ben Legg in June
of 2010. It was never used for public events. The map is in ISSOM, 1:5,000,
2.5 meter contours.
will be on site with
a wide variety of items on offer.
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Paso Nogal is a mostly open, hilly suburban park with intricate vegetation, somewhat
similar to San Francisco's McLaren Park used by us in 2009 and 2011. Terrain/off-trail shoes are recommended.
Full leg cover is not necessary.
Final course specifics
Men |
2.64 km |
113 m climb |
18 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Women |
2.16 km |
105 m climb |
14 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Masters/Juniors |
1.99 km |
98 m climb |
12 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Beginner/Intermediate |
1.77 km |
88 m climb |
14 controls |
15:00 winning time |
The staff for Stage One is:
Administrative Director: Vladimir Gusiatnikov
Course Consultant: Jeff Saeger (New England OC)
Map Coordinator: Ben Legg (BAOC)
Course Designer: Vladimir Gusiatnikov
Results: Jay Hann (BAOC)
Stage Two: Diablo Valley College
Stage Two will be a Sprint-format adventure run with interval starts. Four courses
will be offered, each eligible for Orienteering USA ranking points.
Course designer's notes
There are a few unusual things, and a couple of reminders. Diablo Valley is a
multilevel campus. The International Standard for Sprint Maps rightly says that multilevel
structures cannot be adequately represented on a Sprint map. We'll have to work with a
representation that's as adequate as it can get!
Only the "main" running level is shown in detail. This is usually, but not
always, the lowest level that there is. In a number of places, it's difficult to say which
level is the main one; as you stay on the same level of a building or a walkway structure,
ground underneath you descends, and where's that point at which you aren't on the main
level anymore? There are several places at which we assumed a certain
"main"level, and showed the level below it with the tunnel symbol (in
less detail). Both of these levels can be used for running, usually in perpendicular
directions. The non-main level is accented with the purple 708.1 Crossing section symbol. So, solid purple lines
on this map show passageways along which you can go—not boundaries of
out-of-bounds areas.
There is exactly one area that is an exception to this rule, and the exception is that
it's the level above the lowest (main) level that's shown with the purple
passageway symbol. The upper level in this case is less intricate than the lower level,
so the lower level is assumed to be the main one, but the upper level is still important
for navigation. To summarize: The purple lines show where you can cross
above or below the main level, or, in a couple of cases, where you can change levels.
And now for the most important part: There are two area symbols that are absolutely
out of bounds. We had a problem with disregard for the 528.1 Area with forbidden access vegetation
at terraloco's SFSU event in 2009 that fortunately didn't end up costing us access to the
venue—but it could have. Please do not enter or cross the
yucky-green-color areas (you can, however, attempt to run through the usual dark green).
The other kind of areas you may not enter are construction areas shown in purple. They
are fenced out very well, and please don't climb these fences.
There is ample parking at DVC. Drive or carpool
from Road Runner Sports, run
2.5 km from Paso Nogal, or run
3.5 km from RRS. We are required to park in Lot 8 (signs
identify the parking lots).
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The Diablo Valley College map was created by Ben Legg
in January of 2009. It was never used for public events. The map is in
ISSOM, 1:4,000, 10 ft. (3.0 meter) contours.
Hazards: None known!
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Diablo Valley is a community college with
complex-geometry buildings, some of which encompass more than one level available for
running. Extreme care will be taken to set courses that present as little ambiguity as
possible. Take time to study your ISSOM map symbols!
Final course specifics
Men |
2.31 km |
49 m climb |
19 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Women |
1.82 km |
43 m climb |
16 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Masters/Juniors |
1.64 km |
43 m climb |
15 controls |
15:00 winning time |
Beginner/Intermediate |
1.41 km |
18 m climb |
14 controls |
15:00 winning time |
The staff for Stage Two is:
Administrative Director: Vladimir Gusiatnikov
Course Consultant: Jeff Saeger (New England OC)
Map Coordinator: Ben Legg (BAOC)
Course Designer: Vladimir Gusiatnikov
Results: Jay Hann (BAOC)
Travel and Accommodations
The directions to the event headquarters are here. A bike can help get you from BART to the HQ and between the HQ and the
venues!
Orienteering USA has negotiated discounted rates with its sponsor, Motel 6.
The closest Motel 6 property is in Concord (there is a closer Studio 6 but
the discount only applies to Motel 6 proper). At the time of this writing,
members of Orienteering USA were offered rates as low as $59.39 per night, plus tax.
In order to obtain these rates, you must book through the Motel 6/Orienteering USA partnership program. By making
your booking through this website, you will be supporting U.S. orienteering.
We recommend Hertz, an Orienteering USA partner, for car rentals. By booking
through this link, you will be supporting U.S. orienteering. Our discount code
will be displayed on the reservations page.
Entry and Registration
The registered entrant list is available.
Registration is
open. You can register for the two Sprints separately, and choose a different course
for each if you so desire.
The fees for each Sprint are:
Per race |
Adult (21 and
over) |
Junior (20 and
under) |
Enter and pay on or before Monday 20 February
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$39.00 |
$24.00 |
Enter and pay on or before Monday 05 March
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$44.00 |
$27.00 |
Enter and pay on or after Tuesday 06 March
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$54.00 |
$32.00 |
There is a single recreational (non-competitive) category
offered, the Map Hike, on the Beginner/Intermediate course. The Map Hike is suitable for
juniors and for adults. Enter the event and select "Map Hike" as your
Orienteering USA category on the second registration screen. The price for the Map
Hike is the same as listed above, per person.
Discounts!!
Orienteering USA is offering 50% off entry fees, up to $20, for first-time
A event attendees. If you have never participated in a national-level orienteering
A event, simply print out the coupon, have it
endorsed by us at the event, and mail it in. This is a rebate—you will pay the
regular entry fee during our registration process.
For each Sprint, there is a $5 Orienteering USA/national Federation discount. In
addition, any member of an orienteering club anywhere in the world may take $5 off each
race ($10 off the day's fees). And on top of these discounts, BAOC members can take yet
another $5 off, for a total discount of $10 off each Sprint's fees. For example, the
early price for an adult who is both a BAOC and Orienteering USA member is $24
for each race, $48 for the day; a junior who is a member of both can get two ranking days
for as low as $18.
So, why not join
Orienteering USA?
SPORTident electronic tag rental is included in the above prices.
Extras!!
Commemorative T shirt
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—high-quality o21e production
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Go register!!
Event-Day Information
Course designer's notes are available on the respective Stage's pages.
Registered entrant list and start times
Stage One
Eric Bone Men Blue M-21+ 10:48
Mikkel Conradi Men Blue M-21+ 10:35
Joseph Doetsch Men Blue M-21+ 10:59
Greg Khanlarov Men Blue M-21+ 10:53
Jonas Kjäll Men Blue M-21+ 10:45
Greg Walker Men Blue M-21+ 10:50
Rex Winterbottom Men Blue M-21+ 10:39
Malcolm Wyatt-Mair Men Blue M-21+ 10:56
Matej Šebo Men Red M-20 10:54
Graham Brew Men Red M35+ 11:03
Nik Weber Men Red M40+ 10:30
Gavin Wyatt-Mair Men Red M45+ 10:58
Marie-Josée Parayre Women Red F-21+ 11:01
Carol Ross Women Red F-21+ 10:51
Toril Nes Women Red F-21+ 10:33
Flynn Buxton-Walsh Juniors Green M-18 10:41
Maximillian Marin Juniors Green M-18 11:04
Christine Brew Masters Green F40+ 10:57
Cornelia Coolen-Vogt Masters Green F40+ 11:00
Terry Farrah Masters Green F50+ 10:52
Vicki Woolworth Masters Green F50+ 11:02
Steve Beuerman Masters Green M50+ 10:31
Tapio Karras Masters Green M50+ 10:38
Wayne Caplinger Masters Green M55+ 10:36
Steve Gregg Masters Green M55+ 10:47
Bruce Wolfe Masters Green M55+ 10:55
Bronwen Caplinger Juniors Brown F-18 10:43
Rosemary Davies Juniors Brown F-18 10:37
Ruby Spring Juniors Brown F-18 10:46
Marsha Jacobs Masters Brown F65+ 10:34
Evan Custer Masters Brown M70+ 10:32
Joe Scarborough Masters Brown M75+ 10:40
Amelia Archer Beg/Int Orange F Orange 10:45
Zachary Baggins Beg/Int Orange M-16 11:00
Augustine Callaway Beg/Int Orange M-16 10:56
Julia Doubson Beg/Int Yellow F-14 10:57
Hope Fa-Kaji Beg/Int Yellow F-14 10:53
Johanna Karras Beg/Int Yellow F-14 10:34
Masha Konkov Beg/Int Yellow F-14 10:40
Daniel Šebo Beg/Int Yellow M-14 10:32
Gavin Smith Beg/Int Yellow M-14 11:04
Gavin Williams Beg/Int Yellow M-14 10:39
Kristen Weber Beg/Int White F-12 10:59
Gian-Andrin Coolen Beg/Int White M-12 10:43
Leander Coolen Beg/Int White M-10 10:47
Stage Two
Eric Bone Men Blue M-21+ 13:31
Mikkel Conradi Men Blue M-21+ 13:39
Joseph Doetsch Men Blue M-21+ 13:46
Greg Khanlarov Men Blue M-21+ 13:54
Jonas Kjäll Men Blue M-21+ 13:41
Greg Walker Men Blue M-21+ 14:05
Rex Winterbottom Men Blue M-21+ 13:33
Malcolm Wyatt-Mair Men Blue M-21+ 13:48
Matej Šebo Men Red M-20 13:58
Graham Brew Men Red M35+ 13:43
Nik Weber Men Red M40+ 13:32
Gavin Wyatt-Mair Men Red M45+ 14:01
Carol Ross Women Red F-21+ 13:55
Toril Nes Women Red F-21+ 13:57
Flynn Buxton-Walsh Juniors Green M-18 13:50
Maximillian Marin Juniors Green M-18 13:38
Christine Brew Masters Green F40+ 13:37
Cornelia Coolen-Vogt Masters Green F40+ 13:35
Terry Farrah Masters Green F50+ 13:53
Vicki Woolworth Masters Green F50+ 13:52
Steve Beuerman Masters Green M50+ 14:00
Tapio Karras Masters Green M50+ 13:45
Wayne Caplinger Masters Green M55+ 13:34
Dan Greene Masters Green M55+ 14:04
Steve Gregg Masters Green M55+ 13:49
Bruce Wolfe Masters Green M55+ 14:02
Bronwen Caplinger Juniors Brown F-18 13:51
Rosemary Davies Juniors Brown F-18 13:36
Ruby Spring Juniors Brown F-18 13:47
Marsha Jacobs Masters Brown F65+ 13:44
Dennis Wildfogel Masters Brown M65+ 14:03
Evan Custer Masters Brown M70+ 13:40
Joe Scarborough Masters Brown M75+ 13:56
Amelia Archer Beg/Int Orange F Orange 13:57
Zachary Baggins Beg/Int Orange M-16 13:55
Augustine Callaway Beg/Int Orange M-16 13:52
Julia Doubson Beg/Int Yellow F-14 13:40
Hope Fa-Kaji Beg/Int Yellow F-14 14:00
Johanna Karras Beg/Int Yellow F-14 13:38
Masha Konkov Beg/Int Yellow F-14 13:51
Daniel Šebo Beg/Int Yellow M-14 13:47
Gavin Smith Beg/Int Yellow M-14 13:30
Gavin Williams Beg/Int Yellow M-14 13:58
Kristen Weber Beg/Int White F-12 14:05
Gian-Andrin Coolen Beg/Int White M-12 13:46
Leander Coolen Beg/Int White M-10 13:34
The length, total climb, number of controls, and expected winning times for each course
are posted on the pages for the respective Stages. The following is required
information:
- The dimensions of the control descriptions to be issued at the pre-start are
60 mm × 180 mm.
- Complaints shall be made orally or in writing to Vladimir
Gusiatnikov, Administrative Director. The time limit for complaints is 15:59:59
Pacific Daylight Time on 17 March 2012.
- The Jury is Carol Ross, Joe Scarborough, and Dennis Wildfogel.
- The maximum running time for each of the Sprints is one hour.
- You are welcome to bring your GPS device, with or without a screen, and carry it on
the course, but please do not use it for navigation purposes—in accordance with
Orienteering USA Rules of Competition.
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