New Event | Quail Hollow Classic-O | Quail Hollow (Stark Parks) | Saturday, May 9, 2026

• Format: Classic Orienteering – 6 courses
• Place:  Carriage House, Quail Hollow Stark County Park, near Hartville, OH
  
• Dates and Times:  Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Check-in will be at the Carriage House near the main house (follow the signage near the parking lots).  Check-ins starting at 9:30am. Starts from 10:00 to 11:30.
• Courses will close at 1:30pm.
• Water: Water stop will be on B, G, R courses.  Orienteers on course O, B, G, and R should consider bringing/carrying additional water on the course.
• Controls: SportIdent ePunch equipment and FULL SIZE control flags will be in use
• Maps: 1:10000, 3 meter contours.  Bob Botlz 2018, minor updates 2023 and 2025 (trails).  Maps may not accurately depict changes or features in the environment.  Users are responsible for their own judgement and safety.  Quail Hollow Map
• Equestrians and Mountain Bikers frequent QH.  Be aware and yield.
• 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 on your Garmin or other GPS tracker, and upload it to Livelox later.
• PLEASE REVIEW THE  WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Courses

Six courses will be available (approximate distances) :

• White – Beginner, 1.5 km
• Yellow – Beginner, 2 km
• Orange – Intermediate, 4.5 km
• Brown – Short Advanced, 4.5 km
• Green – Intermediated Advanced, 5.0 km
• Red – Long Advanced. 5.5 km

• Woods/Venue  Awareness

• Equestrians and Mountain Bikers frequent QH.  Be aware and yield.
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• BeTick Smart! The best way to prevent tick bites is to treat skin and clothing before going into wooded areas, tall grass and weeds, or other areas known for ticks.
• 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

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

• Preregistrations, closing 9pm, Thursday 7, May , 2026
  • Per Team, $10 per Start* for Members of NEOOC or O-USA affiliated clubs
  • Per Team, $15 per Start* for non-Members
• Walk-up Starts on Saturday, May 9, subject to map availability
  • $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.

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.  A small offset is added to compensate for PayPal fees.

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Location

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.
• Visit About Orienteering on the Northeast Ohio Orienteering website for general information, a sample map, and 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!

Additional Information:

• Make sure to dress for the weather. Long pants and trail running shoes or hiking boots are recommended as a minimum for any weather conditions.
• 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.

About NEOOC:

The Northeastern 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!