DVOA Event Schedule
We use online preregistration for all of our events (at a significant discount versus day-of-event rates.) Links to register are listed below. Deadline to register is normally the Thursday before the event.
Walk in day-of-event registration is generally available on a limited basis but map/course selection may be limited. Cost for registering at the event is $10/map for the white course and $20/map for all other courses.
See below for a note about risks you assume while orienteering, including Covid-19 information.
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: This is a city park so there is little to no woods...mostly open areas with scattered trees, ball fields, trails and small point features. Scale is 1:4,000 and contour interval 2m. Map was made by OUSA in 2022 and this will be its "First Day of Issue" for public use. The Linden Navy Junior ROTC will be the host for the event. The Orange and Brown courses will have controls which are basically of White/Yellow course difficulty with a few more route choices, more controls and longer lengths than the White and Yellow courses. Yes, you are reading the climb right. 2m contours. Walkers will also enjoy the route decisions on Orange and Brown. Runners should expect some very fast times per km as long as they stay focused. There will be flush bathrooms a short walk from registration/start/finish. Only Orange and Brown courses cross the circular one-way road within the park. Orienteers should be careful when crossing this road as drivers do not always follow the posted speed limit signs. Follow the link above to register. Pre-registration is required. Directions: From Westfield Avenue take Linden Road south 3 blocks to East 3rd Avenue. Turn left on East 3rd Avenue and follow it east for 2 blocks. Turn right on Warinanco Park road and follow the orienteering signs. Wariance Park road is one-way so if you miss the turn you will need to make a loop inside the park.
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: This is a city park so there is little to no woods...mostly open areas with scattered trees, ball fields, trails and small point features. Scale is 1:4,000 and contour interval 2m. Map was made by OUSA in 2022 and this will be its "First Day of Issue" for public use. The Linden Navy Junior ROTC will be the host for the event. The Orange and Brown courses will have controls which are basically of White/Yellow course difficulty with a few more route choices, more controls and longer lengths than the White and Yellow courses. Yes, you are reading the climb right. 2m contours. Walkers will also enjoy the route decisions on Orange and Brown. Runners should expect some very fast times per km as long as they stay focused. There will be flush bathrooms a short walk from registration/start/finish. Only Orange and Brown courses cross the circular one-way road within the park. Orienteers should be careful when crossing this road as drivers do not always follow the posted speed limit signs. Follow the link above to register. Pre-registration is required. Directions: From Westfield Avenue take Linden Road south 3 blocks to East 3rd Avenue. Turn left on East 3rd Avenue and follow it east for 2 blocks. Turn right on Warinanco Park road and follow the orienteering signs. Wariance Park road is one-way so if you miss the turn you will need to make a loop inside the park.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.80km | 22.0m | 10 |
| Yellow | 3.00km | 24.0m | 12 |
| Orange | 4.50km | 38.0m | 18 |
| Brown | 5.70km | 44.0m | 17 |
Sat Sep 30, 2023
(Oregon) Deschutes Pyroclastic Day 1 Oregon
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Notes: Columbia River Orienteering Club hosting events at Dutchman Flat and Lava Butt near Bend, Oregon. See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration.
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Notes: Columbia River Orienteering Club hosting events at Dutchman Flat and Lava Butt near Bend, Oregon. See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration.
Sun Oct 01, 2023
(Oregon) Deschutes Pyroclastic Day 2 Oregon
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Notes: See Day 1 9/30/23 for link to registration and deadlines
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Notes: See Day 1 9/30/23 for link to registration and deadlines
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
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Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Beginner Instructions at 10 am followed by your going on White Course.
Course Setter:
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Beginner Instructions at 10 am followed by your going on White Course.
Sat Oct 07, 2023
Day 1 New England Orienteering Championships
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Notes: This is a National Event. Pre-registration is required. See Orienteering USA website for link to event registration.
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Notes: This is a National Event. Pre-registration is required. See Orienteering USA website for link to event registration.
Event Director: Samuel Kolins
Course Setter: Kyle Sullivan
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
ED/CS Notes:
Course Setter: Kyle Sullivan
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
ED/CS Notes:
In addition to standard white through red courses, there will be training exercises available to do as a second course. The training exercises are free to anybody doing a standard course. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options will be available. The beginner and intermediate training will focus on navigating using features other than just trails. The advanced training will also have a memory-o component. Lengths are around 2 km.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.10km | 80.0m | 11 |
| Yellow | 2.00km | 80.0m | 10 |
| Orange | 5.00km | 130.0m | 15 |
| Brown | 4.60km | 145.0m | 13 |
| Green | 5.20km | 185.0m | 13 |
| Red | 6.30km | 215.0m | 12 |
Sun Oct 08, 2023
Day 2 New England Orienteering Championships
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Notes: See October Day 1 event for registration information.
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Notes: See October Day 1 event for registration information.
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Notes: In honor of Jack Williams. He loved Myrick and DVOA, and this event
Directions: From Rt. 202 take Paoli Pike exit west to West Chester, left onto High St. then three blocks to a right on W. Miner St. W. Miner St. becomes Rt. 842. Follow Rt. 842 west for about 6 miles to Brandywine Valley Association Myrick Center.
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Notes: In honor of Jack Williams. He loved Myrick and DVOA, and this event
Directions: From Rt. 202 take Paoli Pike exit west to West Chester, left onto High St. then three blocks to a right on W. Miner St. W. Miner St. becomes Rt. 842. Follow Rt. 842 west for about 6 miles to Brandywine Valley Association Myrick Center.
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Course Setter: Ernie Schubert
Directions: Follow Rt. 23 to PA Rt. 345, take Rt. 345 north and watch for O'-signs
Course Setter: Ernie Schubert
Directions: Follow Rt. 23 to PA Rt. 345, take Rt. 345 north and watch for O'-signs
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Tentative Area 4 Championship DVOA Volunteers may go out on a course after JR ROTC participants have started.
Directions: From Rt 422 take Rt 29 north. About 3.5 miles after the junction with Rt 73 look for a left turn onto Deep Creek Road and follow that and O signs to the park. From the North on Rt 29, look for O signs to the right as you approach the town of Green Lane..
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Tentative Area 4 Championship DVOA Volunteers may go out on a course after JR ROTC participants have started.
Directions: From Rt 422 take Rt 29 north. About 3.5 miles after the junction with Rt 73 look for a left turn onto Deep Creek Road and follow that and O signs to the park. From the North on Rt 29, look for O signs to the right as you approach the town of Green Lane..
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
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Notes: Scout Merit Badge Day Information will be added as details get worked out.
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Notes: Scout Merit Badge Day Information will be added as details get worked out.
Event Director: Joey McGarvey
Co-Director: Ian Whitehead
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Notes: Night-O. More information to be provided.
Directions: From King of Prussia mall, take S. Gulph Rd about a mile to Brooks Rd (turn right). Merge on Croton Rd. School is on left in 3/4 mile.
Co-Director: Ian Whitehead
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Notes: Night-O. More information to be provided.
Directions: From King of Prussia mall, take S. Gulph Rd about a mile to Brooks Rd (turn right). Merge on Croton Rd. School is on left in 3/4 mile.
Event Director: Angelica Riley
Course Setter: Sergei Ryzhkov
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Day 1 of DVOA's Fall National Event. Pre-registration is required a few weeks in advance. Link will be provided once available Event Details
Directions: From DE Rt.95 take DE Rt.896 South. Go to Old Baltimore Pike and take a Right, West on Baltimore Pike. The park entrance will be on your right. Follow the O'-signs.
Course Setter: Sergei Ryzhkov
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Day 1 of DVOA's Fall National Event. Pre-registration is required a few weeks in advance. Link will be provided once available Event Details
Directions: From DE Rt.95 take DE Rt.896 South. Go to Old Baltimore Pike and take a Right, West on Baltimore Pike. The park entrance will be on your right. Follow the O'-signs.
Event Director: Angelica Riley
Course Setter: Bob Agosta
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Day 2 of DVOA's Fall National Event Event Details
Directions: Rt 273 west of Newark Delaware or east on 273 from the crossing of MD Rt 213
Course Setter: Bob Agosta
Preregister: Register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Day 2 of DVOA's Fall National Event Event Details
Directions: Rt 273 west of Newark Delaware or east on 273 from the crossing of MD Rt 213
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
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Directions: 1200 Skelp Level Road, Downingtown PA, 19335. Entrace is discreet- marked by a wooden post with 1200 and a narrow driveway.
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Directions: 1200 Skelp Level Road, Downingtown PA, 19335. Entrace is discreet- marked by a wooden post with 1200 and a narrow driveway.
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Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Directions: From rt. 100 take Rt 724 west for 3 miles. Turn left on Unionville Rd. for 3 miles. Turn right on St. Peter's Rd. for a half mile. Park is on the left.
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Directions: From rt. 100 take Rt 724 west for 3 miles. Turn left on Unionville Rd. for 3 miles. Turn right on St. Peter's Rd. for a half mile. Park is on the left.
Event Director: Shawn Worthen 4439684581
Co-Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Patriots Challenge - Open to all branches of High School Junior ROTC programs. Event and Registration information available. Contact Shawn Worthen @ sworthen@bensalemsd.org. Entry dealine Thursday November 9th, 2023.
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Co-Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Patriots Challenge - Open to all branches of High School Junior ROTC programs. Event and Registration information available. Contact Shawn Worthen @ sworthen@bensalemsd.org. Entry dealine Thursday November 9th, 2023.
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
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Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Directions: The camp is approximately 30 miles southwest of Wilmington, DE and 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, MD. Take Exit 100 off I-95, follow Rt. 272 for 10 miles south, through the town of North East and look for signs
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Directions: The camp is approximately 30 miles southwest of Wilmington, DE and 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, MD. Take Exit 100 off I-95, follow Rt. 272 for 10 miles south, through the town of North East and look for signs
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Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: Awaiting special use permit
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: Awaiting special use permit
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
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Course Setter: Patrick Shannon
Directions: From S on US 1, or exit 9 on the NJTPK , take NJ-18 N to Davidson Road/Metlar's Lane, right on Ave E look for O signs. From N on 287 take Centennial Ave to Hoes Lane, exit at Davidson/Avenue E campus exit, bear left Over Rt-18 and follow O signs.
Course Setter: Patrick Shannon
Directions: From S on US 1, or exit 9 on the NJTPK , take NJ-18 N to Davidson Road/Metlar's Lane, right on Ave E look for O signs. From N on 287 take Centennial Ave to Hoes Lane, exit at Davidson/Avenue E campus exit, bear left Over Rt-18 and follow O signs.
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Directions: From Rt. 320 and Rt. 30 intersection at Villanova follow Rt. 320 south to first light. Right at light then bear left at road fork (Newtown Rd). Follow O'-signs.
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Directions: From Rt. 320 and Rt. 30 intersection at Villanova follow Rt. 320 south to first light. Right at light then bear left at road fork (Newtown Rd). Follow O'-signs.
A Message to our Membership and Orienteering Friends:
- Outdoor activies, including Orienteering have some inherent risks, and we ask that you assume those risks when you are out and about. These risks include both physical hazards, such as the rocks, stick and logs in our parks, as well as a risk of catching something from another person outside, including Covid-19.
- For a more isolated orienteering experience - our Permanent Courses await you any time*. (*Check with the specific park for their opening hours.)
- We also will continue to respect local COVID regulations - see specific event information for anything uncommon or changed vs. the new-normal expectations.
- Mask usage: Please continue to respect other Orienteers & Volunteers who have different COVID strategies than you do. At our registration, check-in and download areas in particular, please be respectful and keep your distance and/or wear your mask if they are masked.
- Starts: When you register for a specific start window, please aim to arrive in that timeframe. It helps spread out starters, and ensures participants don't have to wait very long to get out on their course.
- Online-pre-registration: watch for the deadlines a day or two before the event. Pre-registration ensures there will be a map available for you, and is significantly discounted vs. day-of rates.
- If you miss the pre-registration, onsite registration is generally available (without the discount), and you can check with the Event Director to confirm.
- Should you have any questions regarding a specific event, please feel free to click on the event director to clarify any specific needs you have.
