DVOA Event Schedule
We use online preregistration for all of our events; pre-registration costs less than registering on the day of the event. Links to register are listed below. Deadline to register is normally the Thursday before the event.
Event fees (preregistration and day-of) are listed in the DVOA pricing sheet.
Walk in day-of-event registration may be available unless otherwise noted, but map/course selection may be limited.
See below for a note about risks you assume while orienteering, including Covid-19 information.
Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
Pre-register Here or Check Who's Registered
Notes: 10am to Noon. There is now hunting on Sundays in PA so wear some blaze orange for going into the woods. DVOA in cooperation with the park will be conducting a beginners clinic at the registration pavilion starting at 10am.
Directions: On PA Rt 233 about 8 miles SW of Landisburg PA, or 20 miles NW of Carlisle.
ED/CS Notes:
Colonel Denning State Park is nestled within Doubling Gap, which is formed by a ridgeline doubling back on itself. A stream (Doubling Gap Creek) runs through the Park, and it has been damed up at one point to create a small lake, which has a sandy beach and swimming area. Because of the rather narrow valley, advanced courses will have a bit more climb than usual for DVOA events. There are 3 footbridges over Doubling Gap Creek upstream of the lake and the dam, a park road and another footbridge downstream of the lake. The creek is not much more then ankle depth upstream of the lake and maybe up to mid-calf below the dam.
Pennsylvania has recently expanded Sunday hunting from 3 times a year to most fall weekends. In October, the main hunting is archery deer season. Much of the Park is no-hunting, and the white and yellow courses are entirely in no-hunting zones, but the orange and brown courses go into an area of the park where hunting is permitted, and the red and green courses go through the park hunting areas and also state forest land across Route 233 where hunting is permitted. Most archery hunters are in tree stands. It is strongly recommended everyone wear a fluorescent orange or other brightly colored top/vest (not brown).
There are a lot of rootstocks shown on the map, in areas which have not been recently field checked. Some of the mapped rootstocks have turned into small knolls or have disappeared completely. Many rootstocks are visible which do not appear on the map and are not reliable attackpoints.
All courses will cross a park road, which has a 15 mph speed limit and little traffic beyond the main parking area. Red and Green courses will cross PA Route 233 twice. There is not a lot of traffic on this road, but what there is will often exceed the 35 mph speed limit when going up or down a fairly steep hill.
There will be not be water on the courses.
Current weather predictions as of a week before the event are dry and with high temperatures only in the low to mid 50s.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.85km | 50.0m | 8 |
| Yellow | 2.40km | 85.0m | 10 |
| Orange | 3.65km | 145.0m | 9 |
| Brown | 4.00km | 135.0m | 12 |
| Green | 5.60km | 240.0m | 12 |
| Red | 6.70km | 275.0m | 16 |
Course Setter: Dmitry Lavrov
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Notes: This is a City Park so expect Sprint Type courses... of course fun courses!!!
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.70km | 12.0m | 10 |
| Yellow | 2.60km | 18.0m | 14 |
| Orange | 3.80km | 30.0m | 17 |
| Brown | 4.50km | 32.0m | 20 |
Co-Director: Wyatt Riley
Course Setter: andrew fisher
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Notes: Traditional Night courses - near-ish Halloween, at McKaig.
Directions: From King of Prussia mall, take S. Gulph Rd about a mile to Brooks Rd (turn right). Merge on Croton Rd. Roberts School (parking) is on left in 3/4 mile.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1.70km | 0.0m | 12 |
| Intermediate | 2.00km | 0.0m | 12 |
| Advanced | 3.20km | 0.0m | 12 |
Course Setter: Ron Barron
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Notes: 2 hour & 3 hour Score O'
Directions: 1079 Skelp Level Road, West Chester PA, 19380. Events also held at 1200 Skelp Level Road, West Chester PA, 19380.
ED/CS Notes:
This event will be a Score O taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Start and finish will be at the Starr Farm Park, just south of Harmony Hill Rd. 1079 Skelp Level Rd, West Chester PA. Parking will be on the east side of Skelp Level Rd, possibly with overflow little south.
We’ll mass start at 11:00am. We’ll run this as two events, 2 and 3 hours. Maps will be handed out 20 minutes before we start. Rough distance to get all the points is 15-17km depending on route choice.
Full event notes can be found here.....
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score-O | 15.00km | 0.0m | 50 |
Course Setter:
Notes: FOR NJROTC AREA 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS
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:
Notes: Sunday Local event
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: Brennen Hall
Directions: From Lancaster follow Rt. 30 West to Rt. 24 North (Mt. Zion Rd.). Take Rt. 24 north to top of hill and make a right onto Deininger Rd. Watch for O'-signs.
Course Setter: Bob Agosta
Notes: Updated map by JJ Cote
Directions: From US Rt. 30 Bypass north of Coatesville, take PA Rt. 82 north. Watch for left turn at top of hill. 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.
Co-Director: Victor Frolenko
Course Setter: Francis Hogle
Notes: Mid-Atlantics Championships - Indvidual, and Relay. Run for your club!
Directions: From I-95 take DE Rt.896 South. Go to Old Baltimore Pike and take a Right, West on Baltimore Pike. The park entrance and then the church parking will be on your right. Follow the O'-signs.
Courses Information:
| Course | Distance | Climb | Ctrls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.00km | 105.0m | 12 |
| Yellow | 3.10km | 205.0m | 10 |
| Orange | 3.00km | 145.0m | 9 |
| Brown | 3.50km | 145.0m | 9 |
| Green | 4.70km | 230.0m | 14 |
| Red | 7.50km | 320.0m | 18 |
Course Setter:
Notes: Pre-registration required. See OUSA National event schedule for link.
Course Setter:
Notes: Merit Badge Weekend for Scouting USA and regular event
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Notes: MASOC
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for 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 costs less than registering on the day of the event.
- If you miss the pre-registration, onsite registration is generally available at day-of pricing (see the DVOA pricing sheet), 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.
