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.

Fri Mar 24, 2023    Orienteering Cincinnati OHIO Day 1 of 3    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: Flying Pig XXV and Orienteering USA Nationals See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration.
Sat Mar 25, 2023    Norristown Farm Park  Google Map  
 W  Beg  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Preregister: Register Here
Notes: Instructional Program 10 am...to noon.
Directions: South side of Germantown Pike, midway between 202 and 363, just east of the crossing with Whitehall Road.
Sat Mar 25, 2023    Orienteering Cincinnati OHIO Day 2 of 3    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See: Day 1 3/24/23 for registration link
Sun Mar 26, 2023    Governor Dick  Google Map  
 W  Beg  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Preregister: Register Here
Notes: 10 am indoor class. Please try and preregister so we have an idea of how many people will be there at 10. Event is 10am to Noon
Directions: From the PA Turnpike, go South from the Lebanon-Lancaster exit of PA TPK on route 72. Turn West on Cider Press Road then North on Pinch Road. (From Rt 30 in Lancaster go North on Rt 72 through Manheim and another 3+/- miles to Pinch Road.) Follow Pinch Road to the event site. Look for entrance shortly after crossing over the Turnpike.
Sun Mar 26, 2023    Orienteering Cincinnati OHIO Day 3 of 3    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See Day 1 3/24/23 for registration link
Sat Apr 01, 2023    Lower Perkiomen / J.J. Audubon  Google Map  
 W  Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Robert Meyer  
Course Setter: Robert Meyer
Preregister: Register Here
Notes: Introduction/class begins at 10 am. You get to go on a course after and be done by Noonish.
Directions: From King of Prussia follow US 422 west to Oaks Exit. At the bottom of the ramp turn right at the light then make another right at the next light. Follow O-signs to parking. From Pottstown follow US 422 east to the Oaks Exit. Stay right at end of ramp and yield on to Egypt Road. Go under 422 and make a right at the 2nd light (before crossing bridge). Follow O-signs to parking.
Sat Apr 15, 2023    43rd Annual West Point NRE Day 1 -New York    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See OrienteeringUSA.org/events/calendar for link to event registration deadlines and registration.
Sun Apr 16, 2023    43rd Annual West Point NRE Day 2    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See information for Day 1 4/15/23
Sat Apr 22, 2023    Willows & Skunk Hollow  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Tim Walsh  610-446-3255
Course Setter: Robert Meyer
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.
Sun Apr 23, 2023    Fort Washington  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Bob Fink  
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Directions: From Exit 26 of the PA Turnpike follow PA Rt. 309 south to Rt. 73. Take a right onto Rt. 73 and follow it north and west and watch for O'-signs.
Sun Apr 23, 2023    Kings Gap Environmental Education Center  Google Map  
 W  Y  Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
 
Event Director: Julie Keim  
Course Setter:
Notes: Instruction begins at 10 AM. It will be followed by the option to go out on the White or Yellow permanent courses. This event is free.
Directions: From Interstate 81, take Exit 37. At the exit, travel south on Route 233 about 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Pine Road and continue 2.5 miles. The entrance to the center is on the right. Follow O-signs.
Sat Apr 29, 2023    Babcock Division of Gallitzen State Forest    Rogaine  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: The Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club hosts the 2nd Babcock Bog & Boulder Challenge (3BC). Information and registration at www.wpoc.org/3bc-ad.htm
Directions: Babcock Division of Gallitzin State Forest (4 miles east of Windber, PA on Route 56) 3-hour and 6-hour Score Orienteering (mini-rogaine)
Sun Apr 30, 2023    Colliers Mills Wildlife Mgmt Area  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  Score-O  This event has been confirmed with park officialsVolunteer to help at this event
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Lena Kushleyeva  
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Preregister: Register Here
Directions: East of New Egypt on route 528 (New Egypt Township, West of the Town of Lakehurst), look for signs

ED/CS Notes:

Public Event & 2023 Delaware Valley JROTC Championships

In addition to a regular event for the general public, we will have a special event with JRTOC units.  More information for JROTC units available here.

Starts any time from 10AM to 1PM.  Control pickup will begin at 3PM.

Full course notes available here.

Courses Information:

Course Distance Climb Ctrls
White 2.50km 15.0m 14
Yellow 2.90km 20.0m 14
Orange 4.20km 30.0m 15
Brown 4.30km 30.0m 11
Green 5.50km 40.0m 16
Red 7.40km 55.0m 20
Blue 10.60km 85.0m 27
Score-O 7.60km 75.0m 29

Tue May 02, 2023    Green Lane Park  Google Map  
 Y  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Notes: Montgomery County Senior Games
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..
Sat May 06, 2023    French Creek State Park Central  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mark Frank  
Co-Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: S-MASOC 34 - Scout Event Only. Volunteers can also go out on a course.
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.

ED/CS Notes:

Download the event announcement and registration now.

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Sat May 06, 2023    Boulder Dash NRE Day 1 New Hampshire    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Preregister: Register Here
Notes: National Ranking Event (NRE) hosted by Up North Orienteers (UNO) see: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration
Sun May 07, 2023    French Creek State Park Central  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mark Frank  
Co-Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Sun May 07, 2023    Boulder Dash NRE Day 2 New Hampshire    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See Day 1 5/6/23 Day 1 for registration deadlines and registration.
Sun May 21, 2023    Brandywine Creek State Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Laura Adduci  
Course Setter: Ron Barron
Directions: East side: turn west on Eden Road near the Wawa on US 202 about a mile south of 92 and follow O signs. West side park office: take 92 West off of US 202 to park entrance. Follow O signs
Sun May 28, 2023    Colonel Denning  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mark Frank  
Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
Directions: On PA Rt 233 about 8 miles SW of Landisburg PA, or 20 miles NW of Carlisle.
Tue Jun 06, 2023    Core Creek Park  Google Map  
 Y  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Notes: Senior Games Bucks County. Pavilion 5
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
Sat Jun 10, 2023    Haverford Preserve    Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Angelica & Wyatt Riley
Course Setter: Wyatt & Angelica Riley
Notes: 2 short courses offered. Starts from 10am to Noon
Sat Jun 17, 2023    Tamanend Upper Southampton Park  Google Map  
 Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Sergei Fedorov  
Course Setter: Sergei Fedorov
Notes: 2 short courses offered. Starts from 10am to Noon
Directions: Park entrance is from PA 232 (Second Street Pike). Within the park, take the second right to reach the parking lot.
Sun Jun 18, 2023    Brandywine Creek State Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Laura Adduci  
Course Setter: Ron Barron
Notes: Awaiting park permission
Directions: East side: turn west on Eden Road near the Wawa on US 202 about a mile south of 92 and follow O signs. West side park office: take 92 West off of US 202 to park entrance. Follow O signs
Sat Jun 24, 2023    Bucks County Community College  Google Map  
 Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Samuel Kolins  
Course Setter: Lena Kushleyeva
Notes: 2 short courses offered. Starts from 10am to Noon.
Sun Jun 25, 2023    Charlestown Township Park  Google Map  
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
Notes: DVOA Summer Picnic and Open Public Beginner Event. More information to come.
Sat Jul 01, 2023    Core Creek Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  Short  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Lena Kushleyeva  
Course Setter: Samuel Kolins
Notes: Summer Short Course event
Note new start location:
From the Route 213 Exit off of US1 in Langhorne Take N Flowers Mill Road headed north. Slight right onto Langhorne-Yardley Rd.
Left onto Woodbourne Rd.
Park entrance will be on your left.
Look for O-signs.
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.
Sat Jul 08, 2023    French Creek State Park Central  Google Map  
 Short  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: 2 short courses to be offered. Start will be located at the playground area near the park office.
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Sat Jul 08, 2023    French Creek State Park Central  Google Map  
 Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mark Frank  
Course Setter:
Notes: A beginner instructional event at French Creek State Park starts promptly at 1pm at the playground near the park office. Follow orienteering event signs.
Directions: Follow PA Rt.23 to Rt.345, take Rt.345 north and watch for O'-signs.
Sat Jul 15, 2023    Illicks Mill  Google Map  
 Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Steve Aronson  610.814.0580
Co-Director: Sharon Siegler  
Course Setter: Steve Aronson
Notes: NOTE: Special Start time from 6pm to 7pm. Out of Woods by 8pm
Directions: Exit Rt 22 at the Schoenersville/378 south exit. Use the Schoenersville ramp, and then turn left. Pass the Hospital on the right, left on Illicks Mill Rd, or from the south on 378 exit on 8th street North, Left on Schoenersville, Rt on Illicks Mill Road.
Mon Jul 17, 2023    California Orienteering Festival Jul 17-Jul 30    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: Multi-Day National Event attracting competitors from around the world. See: orienteering usa.org/events/calendar for link to registration deadlines and registration.
Sat Jul 22, 2023    Saucon Park  Google Map  
 Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Sharon Siegler  
Co-Director: Steve Aronson  610.814.0580
Course Setter: Rich Boehme
Notes: Note Special Start Time 4pm to 5pm. Out of woods by 6pm Directions for Saucon Creek: At exit 67 of I78, from east go straight between the Turkey hill and the Wendy's on Silvex road. Go under the bridge and bare right to the park. From west , turn right, go under the interstate, turn left on Silvex road and follow the other directions.
Sat Jul 22, 2023    Thomas Iron Site    Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Sharon Siegler / Steve Aronson
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: Note: Special Start time 6:30pm-7:30pm. Out of woods by 8:30pm
Sat Jul 29, 2023    Thomas Housenick    Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Sharon Siegler / Steve Aronson
Course Setter: Petr Hartman
Notes: Special Start time: 6pm to 7pm. Out of woods by 8pm
Directions: Directions for Housnick: From US 22 and PA 191 head south (left turn) on 191 past the shopping centers, turn right on Christian Springs road, the park is on the right.
Fri Aug 18, 2023    Day 1 Trail-O Champs - Philadelphia Navy Yard & FDR Park    Trail-O  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: World Ranking Event (WRE) Trail-O Championships hosted by the Capital Region Nordic Alliance (CRNA) in Philadelphia. More information and link to registration to be provided.
Sat Aug 19, 2023    Day2 WRE Trail-O Champs    Trail-O  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See Day1 on August 18th
Sun Aug 20, 2023    Day 3 WRE Trail-O Champs    Trail-O  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See Day 1 on August 18th
Sat Aug 26, 2023    FDR Park  Google Map  
 Short 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: Starts between 10am and Noon.
Fri Sep 08, 2023    Hollidaysburg School Complex    Night-O  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank
Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Annual Flashlight Night Will we get over 326 this year???
Sat Sep 09, 2023    Nolde Forest  Google Map  
 Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Mary Frank
Preregister: Register Here
Notes: 11:30 am program
Directions: South of Reading PA on route 625. Take Rt 724 West from I 176, or East from 222 and turn south on 625. The park is about 2 miles South of that intersection.
Sat Sep 16, 2023    Hickory Run Daddy Allen  Google Map  
 Special  Night-O  Beg  Int  Adv 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Co-Director: Glen Tryson  
Course Setter:
Notes: Pending Permission
Directions: 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.
Sat Sep 16, 2023    Hickory Run Daddy Allen  Google Map  
 Special  Training 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter: Julie Keim
Directions: 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.
Sun Sep 17, 2023    Hickory Run Sand Spring  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Co-Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: Pending Permission
Directions: 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. Along PA Rt 534 Between I80 and Rt 903
Sat Sep 23, 2023    OUSA Masters NRE Day 1 Buffalo OC/Rochester OC, New York    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration
Sun Sep 24, 2023    Warwick County Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter:
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Sun Sep 24, 2023    OUSA Masters NRE Day 2 BFLO/ROC New York    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: see Day 1 9/23/23 for registration link.
Sat Sep 30, 2023    Warinanco Park  Google Map  
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter:
Sat Sep 30, 2023    Deschutes Pyroclastic NRE Day 1 Oregon    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
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    Deschutes Pyroclastic NRE Day 2 Oregon    W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:
Course Setter:
Notes: See Day 1 9/30/23 for link to registration and deadlines
Sat Oct 07, 2023    Ockanickon Scout Camp  Google Map  
 Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Sun Oct 08, 2023    Ockanickon Scout Camp  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Kyle Sullivan
Sat Oct 14, 2023    Myrick Center (BVA)  Google Map  
 W  O  G  Night-O 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter:
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.
Sun Oct 15, 2023    French Creek State Park North  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Ernie Schubert
Directions: Follow Rt. 23 to PA Rt. 345, take Rt. 345 north and watch for O'-signs
Sat Oct 21, 2023    Green Lane Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br 
Event has EPunching
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..
Sat Oct 28, 2023    Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation  Google Map  
 Special  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Notes: Scout Merit Badge Day Information will be added as details get worked out.
Sun Oct 29, 2023    Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Co-Director: Bradley Hall  
Course Setter: Brennen Hall
Sat Nov 04, 2023    Iron Hill Park  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Angelica Riley  
Course Setter: Sergei Ryzhkov
Notes: Day 1 of DVOA's Fall National Event. Pre-registration is required a few weeks in advance. Link will be provided once available
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.
Sun Nov 05, 2023    Fair Hill - Big Elk Chapel  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R  Bl 
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Angelica Riley  
Course Setter: Bob Agosta
Notes: Day 2 of DVOA's Fall National Event
Directions: Rt 273 west of Newark Delaware or east on 273 from the crossing of MD Rt 213
Sat Nov 11, 2023    Harmony Hill  Google Map  
 W  Instruct  This event has been confirmed with park officials
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Directions: 1200 Skelp Level Road, Downingtown PA, 19335. Entrace is discreet- marked by a wooden post with 1200 and a narrow driveway.
Sat Nov 18, 2023    Warwick County Park  Google Map  
Event has EPunching
Event Director: Shawn Worthen  
Co-Director: Mary Frank  16103104675
Course Setter:
Notes: Tentative Patriots Challenge - Open to all branches of High School Junior ROTC programs
Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs
Sun Dec 03, 2023    Four Mile Circle, Brendon Byrne State Forest  Google Map  
 W  Y  O  Br  G  R 
Event has EPunching
Event Director:   
Course Setter: Bob Burg
Notes: Awaiting park approval
Directions: NJ Rt 70 East of Medford NJ to Four MIle Circle, the junction of NJ 70 and 72. Follow Orienteering signs from there.

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.
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