50th Anniversary Celebration & Fun Score| Chapin Forest, Lake County MetroParks | August 15, 2026

Overview

Come join us for our first event at Chapin Forest as we celebrate 50th years of orienteering in northeast Ohio.

We’ll have a short, fun score course followed by a picinc.

Course and Map Details

• Format: Fun 60 Minute Score – New Venue, New Map
• Place:  Twin Ponds Shelter, Hobart Road, Chapin Forest Reservation, Kirtland, OH. Use Beeach Woods Loop Parking
• Date:  August 15, 2026   
•  Times: 
  • Check-ins: starting at 9:30
  • Map Distribution:
  • Mass Start: 10:30 
  • Courses will close at 11:30
• Water: No water on course.
• Controls: SportIdent ePunch equipment and FULL SIZE control flags will be in use
• SIAir: Will not be active.
• Maps: 1:7500, 5 meter contours.  Fred Mailey 2026.  
• Livelox will be active for this event.  Free app – find on your store.  Sign in to the Livelox app on your smartphone to record your route directly to Livelox, or record it

Picnic Details

We’ll have cake, but still working on the other details, available soon.

Questions, email jay@neooc.com

• Waiver

  PLEASE REVIEW THE  WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK  BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS WEBPAGE.  BY REGISTERING, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF THIS WAIVER AND ARE ABSOLVING NEOOC AND ORIENTEERING USA , ET AL OF LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATED ORIENTEERING ACTIVITY.

  For any questions, email us at: registrar@neooc.com

Preregistration and Cost

• Preregistration ends: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9pm.
• Per Team, $10 per Start* for Members of NEOOC or O-USA affiliated clubs
• Per Team, $15 per Start* for non-Members
• Again, PLEASE REVIEW THE  WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

• • $20 per Start* (Member or non-Member)Walk-up Starts subject to map availability

* A Start is an individual or group navigating the course together.  One map is included per paid start.  Additional maps, up to two, are $3 each.

• You can also renew your NEOOC membership (or join) on the preregistration form.  After submitting your information on the registration form, you will be directed to the PayPal website
• Or chose to pay with Apple Pay, Venmo, or PayPal via the Event Pay webpage.  A small offset is added to compensate for PayPal fees

• Check back soon for registration link

 Be Tick Smart!

• Be Tick Smart! The best way to prevent tick bites is to treat skin and clothing before starting the event.
• Treat Clothing and Gear with Permethrin: Treating clothing and gear with 0.5% Permethrin (an insecticide) is a highly effective preventative measure. Spray clothing and allow it to dry completely before wearing. This treatment lasts two to three washes. You can also spray tents, boots and other outdoor gear
• Use DEET on Exposed Skin: For children 2 months of age or older, DEET is a safe and effective tick repellent. A 10% DEET product is good for shorter activities, while 20-30% DEET is best for longer exposure. Avoid products that include sunscreen, as DEET can reduce its effectiveness. Apply sunscreen first, wait about 30 minutes, and then use DEET if needed.

Volunteers