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.


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Notes: Flying Pig XXV and Orienteering USA Nationals See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration.

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.


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Notes: See: Day 1 3/24/23 for registration link

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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.


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Notes: See Day 1 3/24/23 for registration link

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.


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Notes: See OrienteeringUSA.org/events/calendar for link to event registration deadlines and registration.


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Notes: See information for Day 1 4/15/23

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.

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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.


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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)
W Y O Br G R Bl Score-O


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 |
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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 |

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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..

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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Preregister: Register Here
Notes: National Ranking Event (NRE) hosted by Up North Orienteers (UNO) see: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration

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.


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Notes: See Day 1 5/6/23 Day 1 for registration deadlines and registration.

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

Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
Directions: On PA Rt 233 about 8 miles SW of Landisburg PA, or 20 miles NW of Carlisle.

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Notes: Senior Games Bucks County. Pavilion 5
Directions: From Langhorne, PA follow PA Rt. 413 North toward Newtown and watch for O'-signs.

Course Setter: Wyatt & Angelica Riley
Notes: 2 short courses offered. Starts from 10am to Noon

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.

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

Course Setter: Lena Kushleyeva
Notes: 2 short courses offered. Starts from 10am to Noon.

Course Setter: Rob Wilkison
Notes: DVOA Summer Picnic and Open Public Beginner Event. More information to come.

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.

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.

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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.

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.


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Notes: Multi-Day National Event attracting competitors from around the world. See: orienteering usa.org/events/calendar for link to registration deadlines and registration.

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.

Course Setter: Glen Tryson
Notes: Note: Special Start time 6:30pm-7:30pm. Out of woods by 8:30pm

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.


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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.


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Notes: See Day1 on August 18th


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Notes: See Day 1 on August 18th



Course Setter: Mark Frank
Notes: Annual Flashlight Night Will we get over 326 this year???

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.

Co-Director: Glen Tryson
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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.

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.

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


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Notes: See: orienteeringusa.org/events/calendar for registration deadlines and registration

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Directions: Follow PA Rt23 to Knauertown and watch for O'-signs


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Notes: see Day 1 9/23/23 for registration link.


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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: See Day 1 9/30/23 for link to registration and deadlines

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Course Setter: Kyle Sullivan

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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.

Course Setter: Ernie Schubert
Directions: Follow Rt. 23 to PA Rt. 345, take Rt. 345 north and watch for O'-signs

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..

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Notes: Scout Merit Badge Day Information will be added as details get worked out.


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.

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

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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.

Co-Director: Mary Frank 16103104675
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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

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.
- 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.