Overview
In conjunction with the Kent State Adventure Center, we are pleased to bring you several of the same Masters level courses as run at the 2024 Pan American Masters Games! This event will challenge participants with three different courses, each varying in difficulty and distance.
These are Sprint Style courses designed for fast decision making and speed of execution within the main campus areas, but of course, any of the courses can be enjoyed at any pace. Control locations can be found using a map that will be provided along with an optional compass. A Classic Orienteering course will challenge you to find all of the controls on the chosen course in the order shown on the map!
We encourage individuals or teams to run multiple courses. The legs within these 3 courses are all different, except for the finish sequence. People can sign up to run their preferred course officially, then do an extra as an unofficial “bonus” run.
Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 8th. Check-in beginning at 11:30am with staggered starts beginning at 12:00 Noon
- Last start at 1:00pm
- Courses close at 2:30pm
- Location: Kent State University
- Cost: $10 with preregistration for NEOOC members, $15 for non-members. Walk-up cost is $20 for anyone
Check-in location this year will be at the Kent State Department of Recreation and Wellness Services at 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH. The course is entirely on the Kent State campus, with the start and finish located just across the street in front of the Rec Center.
PLEASE REVIEW THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BEFORE PREREGISTERING. BY PREREGISTERING, 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
Courses
Three courses will be available:
- BrownY – Intermediate (plus Beginners) – 1.7km
- GreenY – Short Advanced – 2.2km
- Red – Long Advanced – 2.6km
Note that the BrownY course will be a challenge for Beginners, but we think you can do it!
Preregistration and Cost
- Preregistrations, closing 9:00pm, June 6, 2025
- $10 per Start* for Members of NEOOC or O-USA affiliated clubs or First Responders
- $15 per Start* for non-Members
- Walk-up Starts on Sunday, June 8th 11:30am to 12:30pm
- $20 per Start* (Member or non-Member)
* 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.
After submitting your information on the registration form, you will be directed to the PayPal website.
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Results
- Will be posted to the NEOOC website soon after the event
- Livelox tracking will also be enabled for those who wish to view a replay of the event! (Make sure to carry a GPS enabled watch or phone and record your route!)
Volunteers
- Event Director: Jonathan Boyer (jonathan@neooc.com)
- Course Design: Todd Pownell and Jonathan
- Online Registrar: Fred Mailey (registrar@neooc.com)
- More to come …
New to Orienteering?
Check out any of the following resources to help know what to expect:
- Look for Orienteering 101 events on the Upcoming Events page of the Northeast Ohio Orienteering website. These events are a great way to learn and practice on a small sample course.
- Special note: there will be an Similar City Orienteering event – FallsQuest in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday May 25, 2025.
- Visit About Orienteering on the Northeast Ohio Orienteering website for general information, a sample map, and an instructional videos.
- Anytime Permanent Orienteering Courses are available at Jordan Creek Park (Lake Metroparks), Richfield Heritage Preserve (Richfield Ohio), and Camp Tuscazoar (Tuscazoar Challenge). Download a map, grab a family member or friend, and go give orienteering a try!
Map Notes:
The Kent State map was updated extensively in 2024 before the Pan American Masters Games. It uses the IOF-2023 Sprint mapping standards.
All of the campus’s buildings are represented on the map with their unique sizes, shapes and edges, along with all the the nooks and crannies. (Many of the controls flags are set there!). The open areas, walkways and parking lots are all there! Even the art works and sculptures are on the map, designated as man made objects.
Also, there is an extensive wooded area to the south of the main campus that was added to the overall map in 2023. However, for this event that area will not be used, as we are focusing on the main campus area only. But in future events, we will incorporate all areas into our course designs, so plan to come back.
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Northeast Ohio Orienteering Club (NEOOC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of orienteering. It is run entirely by volunteers. Typical volunteer roles in need include course setting, control collection, marketing, and event welcome and registration. If you are interested in helping with this event, or any events in the future, please connect with the event director or send an email to volunteer@neooc.com. Thank you in advance!
Additional Information:
- Make sure to dress for the weather. Running shoes or hiking boots make sense for this Sprint style event. Shorts make sense for warmer weather, since no thorns or underbrush will be encountered.
- NEOOC volunteers will be on standby at registration to assist beginners and provide some basic instruction.
- Teams must stay together at all times. Please do not split up while on a course.
- Please carry a whistle. Three (3) short blasts from a whistle indicates an emergency.
- All participants must “check out” at the finish area to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for. This applies even if the course is not fully completed.
Location
Kent State Masters Check-in – Kent State Department of Recreation and Wellness Services