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 available unless otherwise noted, but map/course selection may be limited. Cost for registering at the event is $10/map for the white/beginner course and $20/map for all other courses.
See below for a note about risks you assume while orienteering, including Covid-19 information.
Thu Jul 18, 2024
Swarthmore Urban Orienteering
Score-O Training 
Event Director: Ian Whitehead
Course Setter: Joey McGarvey
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Join us for Mailbox Madness, an urban sprint orienteering training series in Philadelphia. Events follow a Score-O format, with mailboxes instead of control flags. Tag as many mailboxes as you can in 60 minutes--pace and route choice are up to you. Scoring is unofficial, on the honor system. Note that urban running involves risk--please cross streets safely and carefully. Please arrive at 5:45 pm to enter and collect your map. Mass start at 6 pm. We will meet in front of the Swarthmore United Methodist Church, next to the public library. There is abundant parking (meters end at 5 pm).
Mappy hour to follow at Ship Bottom Brewery, a two-minute walk away from the finish.
More Info on Mailbox Madness
Directions: Meet in front of the Swarthmore United Methodist Church.
Course Setter: Joey McGarvey
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Join us for Mailbox Madness, an urban sprint orienteering training series in Philadelphia. Events follow a Score-O format, with mailboxes instead of control flags. Tag as many mailboxes as you can in 60 minutes--pace and route choice are up to you. Scoring is unofficial, on the honor system. Note that urban running involves risk--please cross streets safely and carefully. Please arrive at 5:45 pm to enter and collect your map. Mass start at 6 pm. We will meet in front of the Swarthmore United Methodist Church, next to the public library. There is abundant parking (meters end at 5 pm).
Mappy hour to follow at Ship Bottom Brewery, a two-minute walk away from the finish.
More Info on Mailbox Madness
Directions: Meet in front of the Swarthmore United Methodist Church.
Event Director: Steve Aronson 610.814.0580
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: NOTE Special start time: 5pm to 7pm.
Directions: On Rt313 between Doylestown and Quakertown, go north on 563, look for signs to the right.
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: NOTE Special start time: 5pm to 7pm.
Directions: On Rt313 between Doylestown and Quakertown, go north on 563, look for signs to the right.
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Note special Start time: 5pm to 7pm.
Course Setter:
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: Note special Start time: 5pm to 7pm.
Sat Aug 03, 2024
Canadian Orienteering Festival
W Y O Br G R Bl
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Notes: This event runs from August 3rd to August 10th. COC and NAOC info and registration
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Notes: This event runs from August 3rd to August 10th. COC and NAOC info and registration
Event Director: Angelica Riley
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Notes: starts 10am to Noon Followed by picnic and awards for summer short course series
Course Setter: Wyatt Riley
Notes: starts 10am to Noon Followed by picnic and awards for summer short course series
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Notes: https://paparksandforests.org/event/women-in-the-big-woods/ Women in the Big Woods
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter:
Notes: https://paparksandforests.org/event/women-in-the-big-woods/ Women in the Big Woods
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Event Director:
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Notes: https://paparksandforests.org/event/women-in-the-big-woods/ Women in the Big Woods Event, DVOA assisting with a program. Registration is limited so register early
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter:
Notes: https://paparksandforests.org/event/women-in-the-big-woods/ Women in the Big Woods Event, DVOA assisting with a program. Registration is limited so register early
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Julie Keim
Notes: Hickory Run Training Weekend
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
Course Setter: Julie Keim
Notes: Hickory Run Training Weekend
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins Co-Setter: Rob Wilkison
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
ED/CS Notes:
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins Co-Setter: Rob Wilkison
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
ED/CS Notes:
Registration for this event is through the Hickory Run Training Weekend Page. Even if you are not coming to training or staying the night at Hickory Run you can still participate and should register using the training weekend page.
Starts 7:30-8:30PM. Two hour course time limit.
We will have three courses: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced course will also have shorter and longer versions with the ability to choose what version you are doing while out on the course.
For more details, including advice about what course would be the best fit for you, see the full course notes here:
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1.70km | 60.0m | 14 |
| Intermediate | 2.20km | 75.0m | 14 |
| Advanced | 3.50km | 135.0m | 10 |
| Advanced | 5.00km | 160.0m | 14 |
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
Course Setter: Rob Wilkison Co-Setter: Samuel Kolins
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
Course Setter: Rob Wilkison Co-Setter: Samuel Kolins
Directions: From the north, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to I-80 exit. Turn right at light onto PA Rt. 940 and follow west for 3 miles. Go south on PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. From the south, take Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike to Rt 903 exit. Turn right on PA Rt. 903. Turn left at the light onto PA Rt. 534 and follow O'-signs. The entrance to the Sand Spring Lake parking area is along PA Rt. 534 Between I80 and Rt. 903.
Fri Sep 20, 2024
Hollidaysburg School Complex
Night-O Beg Int Adv
Event Director: Kristin Frank-Cramer
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: FLASHLIGHT NIGHT ANNUAL EVENT...
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: FLASHLIGHT NIGHT ANNUAL EVENT...
Sat Sep 28, 2024
Rotary Scout Reservation, Averill Park, NY
W Y O Br G R Bl
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Notes: This is Day 1 of a 2 day classic orienteering event September 28th and 29th. No link currently available. by Empire Orienteering club Information & Registration
Course Setter:
Notes: This is Day 1 of a 2 day classic orienteering event September 28th and 29th. No link currently available. by Empire Orienteering club Information & Registration
Sun Sep 29, 2024
Pineridge XC Center, East Poestenkill, NY
W Y O Br G R Bl
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Notes: Day 2 of the "O" on the PLAT-O by the Empire Orienteering club Information & Registration
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Notes: Day 2 of the "O" on the PLAT-O by the Empire Orienteering club Information & Registration
Event Director: Sandy Fillebrown
Course Setter: Karl Ahlswede
Notes: DVOA hosts U.S. Orienteering Championships - Sprint Link to event website
Course Setter: Karl Ahlswede
Notes: DVOA hosts U.S. Orienteering Championships - Sprint Link to event website
Event Director: Sandy Fillebrown
Course Setter: Greg Ahlswede
Notes: DVOA hosts the U.S. Orienteering Championships - Middle Link to event website
Course Setter: Greg Ahlswede
Notes: DVOA hosts the U.S. Orienteering Championships - Middle Link to event website
Event Director: Sandy Fillebrown
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: DVOA hosts the U.S. Orienteering Championships - Long Link to event website
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: DVOA hosts the U.S. Orienteering Championships - Long Link to event website
Event Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
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Notes: 6 pm to 8 pm. Start at Pavilion
Directions: South side of Germantown Pike, midway between 202 and 363, just east of the crossing with Whitehall Road.
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Notes: 6 pm to 8 pm. Start at Pavilion
Directions: South side of Germantown Pike, midway between 202 and 363, just east of the crossing with Whitehall Road.
Sat Oct 19, 2024
French Creek State Park Central Google Map
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Notes: Tentative NJROTC AREA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
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Notes: Tentative NJROTC AREA 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Event Director: Kyle Sullivan
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: David Morgan Co-Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Annual Patriot's Challenge. Open to all High School Junior ROTC programs. Courses white through green. Starts open to club volunteers and general public 11:30am to 1pm. Courses White through Red
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Course Setter: David Morgan Co-Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Annual Patriot's Challenge. Open to all High School Junior ROTC programs. Courses white through green. Starts open to club volunteers and general public 11:30am to 1pm. Courses White through Red
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Event Director: Bradley Hall
Course Setter: Ron Bortz
Notes: This event has been moved from April 21, 2024 to this date. More information to come once permission has been granted.
Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 into Reading and look for O signs. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12 and look for O signs
Course Setter: Ron Bortz
Notes: This event has been moved from April 21, 2024 to this date. More information to come once permission has been granted.
Directions: From the E or S: Business 422 into Reading and look for O signs. From the W or N: Skyline Drive south from Rt 12 and look for O signs
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Notes: Tentative date for event..awaiting confirmation from course setter.
Course Setter:
Notes: Tentative date for event..awaiting confirmation from course setter.
Sat Nov 23, 2024
Google Map
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Notes: Area 2 Tentative Date for NJROTC Championships
Course Setter:
Notes: Area 2 Tentative Date for NJROTC Championships
Event Director: Joey McGarvey
Course Setter: Ian Whitehead
Directions: From Newtown Square follow Rt.3 west approximately 2 miles to main park entrance on south side. Follow O'-signs.
Course Setter: Ian Whitehead
Directions: From Newtown Square follow Rt.3 west approximately 2 miles to main park entrance on south side. Follow O'-signs.
Event Director:
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.
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.
