This will be a no-check-in Foxoring event limited to experienced orienteers who know how to operate an 80m radio orienteering receiver. If you don't know what foxoring is, or you're an inexperienced orienteer, this event is not for you. There will be no beginners' class, and no on-site registration or check-in. There is no finger stick rental: you must bring your own finger stick to record your time. Bring your own whistle and compass, and please carry a cell phone with you on the course. You will also need to print your own map.

Never go into the woods alone without informing others of your plans. And take a cell phone with you. Feel free to contact the Event Director (Charles at 984-227-3427) to inform him of your plans - this phone number is printed on your map.

After registering, you will be able to download a PDF of the course map, which you will need to print out. The map will include all the information you need: start location, frequencies, and courses.

There will be three course options:
1) W55/M60 course consisting of six foxes (4.8 km effective length)
2) M40 course consisting of eight foxes (6.5 km effective length)
3) M21+ course consisting of ten foxes (7.2 km effective length)

• Dates: Sat-Sat, January 17-24, 2024 - REGISTER AT LEAST A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOU INTEND TO GO (The course might be picked up early if no one is registered for the final days of the event)
• Location
  Park at the Crabtree Creek Trail lot at Ebenezer Church Road just east of Umstead Park. You will need to follow the trail under Ebenezer Church Road into the park. Turn left on S. Turkey Creek Trail. Use your map and compass to navigate to the start.
• Foxoring Transmitter Specifications
  Transmit continuously; Range of ~100m
  TX 1, 1F, 2, 2F - 3.52 MHz
  TX 3, 3F, 4, 4F - 3.54 MHz
  TX 5, 5F - 3.56 MHz
  Finish Beacon - 3.60 MHz
• Date Selection
  Choose the day you plan to attend. If you are bringing your own 80m receiver, then this selection is not critical. If you need to rent an 80m receiver, then the day you choose will be used to determine how many receivers will be needed - you may need to stick with the day you choose.
• Transmitters run from 8 AM to 4 PM. They turn themselves on/off automatically each day. The finish beacon will run from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Be sure to leave the park before it closes or it becomes too dark.
• Receiver Rental: If you rent a receiver, contact the Event Director to arrange a time and place to pick it up.
• Event Director: Charles Scharlau - email: charles.scharlau@gmail.com; cell: 984-227-3427

Waiver of Responsibility:

I know that orienteering, as an outdoor action sport, carries significant risk of personal injury. I know that there are natural and man-made hazards, environmental conditions, and risks, which, in combination with my actions, can cause me serious, or possibly even fatal injury. I agree that I, as a participant, must take an active role in understanding and accepting these risks, conditions, and hazards. I also agree that I, and not the organizers and officials of this event, Orienteering USA, Wake County, the State of North Carolina, the landowners or managers, or any sponsors, am responsible for my safety while I participate in this event. I take full responsibility for myself and/or my child. The undersigned is granted an OUSA membership for the event date/s

We need your cell phone number to contact you if you are not checked in as finished at course closing time. We will use your email to let you know if there are any changes to the event since you signed up, such as a cancellation or a location change. We use your car description and license number to confirm that you are still out in the woods before we send out a search party or call for search assistance from Search and Rescue.