Are you ready for a fun weekend? We are planning three events this weekend:
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Sat, May 31st, afternoon - Middle Course (Traditional)
Sat, May 31st, evening - TBD
Sun, June 1st, morning - 2 hour Score O
Mount Laguna is about 1 hour east of San Diego. It is approximately 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above sea level in a forest of Jeffrey pine, on the eastern edge of the Cleveland National Forest.
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Location: Balboa Park
​Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Event Team:
Event Director: Sarah Minarik
Course Setter: Janne Maki
HQ Setup: Ethan Jensen
Snacks: Volunteer Needed
Clinician: Volunteer Needed
Starts: Volunteers Needed
HQ Cleanup: Volunteer Needed
Control Pickup: Rachelle Buske & Brett Diehl
Volunteer roles explained
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Competition:
Format: Traditional (see Formats for details)
​Map: 3,000:1 resolution with 2.5 meter contours
Courses: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced (see Formats for details)
​Starts: 10am to 11am
Time Limit: All competitors must return to HQ and download by 1pm so we know your are safe. If you don't check in before you leave, volunteers will search the course to ensure you are not lost - so please check in before you leave.
Scoring: Electronic punching will be offered. All participants must bring, rent, or purchase one. Controls will be AIR+ enabled.
Epunches: Rental electronic punches will be available for $5, or you can buy your own e-punch at our gear store for delivery at the event (use "000000" when registering).
Clinics: An introductory clinic will be offered at 9:45am. An experienced orienteerer will teach you the basics.
Registration:
Registration: All participants must pre-register. All standard SDO registration policies apply.
Fee: $20 for adults, $10 for juniors (under 21). $5 early bird discount through midnight, Saturday, April 5th.
Closes: Registration will close at 10am on Friday, April 18th.
Entry Limit: This event is limited to 75 participants.
Current Registrations: Here
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Directions:
HQ Coordinates: 32°43'31.9"N - 117°09'13.0"W
Parking: Parking is free in the large lot next to the Air & Space Museum. More info here.
Public Transport: The closest bus stop is "Park Bl & Presidents Way", MTS Bus #7
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