We will have an OPEN event at Schenck Forest on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The event starts at 12:00 PM and everybody must finish by 3:00 PM when we will begin control pickup. Check-in and map pickup will be at the shelter.

Remember that BOK memberships run through August. If you have not yet renewed for 2025-2026 (September through August), now is the time. Renew online at the BOK Store here.

Registration closes at 5 PM on Friday, September 5. Click the following button to go directly to the registration page.

We will have all regular courses from beginner to expert, White through Red.

• White 1.8km 7 controls
• Yellow 2.3km 9 controls
• Orange 3.4km 8 controls
• Brown 3.7km 8 controls
• Green 5.3km 13 controls
• Red 7.0km 17 controls

We will also have a beginners Q&A session starting at 12:30 PM. If you are new to orienteering we recommend that you check out these short videos to prepare for the event.

• An Orienteering Class (Video 14:24) This class video includes the information in the following two videos:
• An Orienteering Map Explained (Video 3:52)
• An Orienteering Thumb Compass Explained (Video 1:26)

Note that the park prohibits the presence of dogs, even on a leash.

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