UCSD

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Explore UCSD's rich campus through precise navigation in this fun orienteering challenge that spans both urban and forest with something for everyone.

UPDATED Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Due to a scheduling issue, the original event at Mesa College has been moved

to UCSD. We are sorry for the last-minute change in venue.

Location: UCSD

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Event Team:

Event Director: Eva Wheeler-Sagiao
Course Setter: Ori Auslender
HQ Setup: David Scott

Clinician: Volunteer Needed

Starts: Carl Hillier

HQ Cleanup: Ethan Jensen
Control Pickup: Sergey and Misha Biryukov

Volunteer roles explained

Competition:
Format: Sprint

Map: Scale: 1:4000 for Beginners and 1:5000 for Sprint with 2.5 m contours

Courses: Beginner, Sprint (Intermediate) (see Formats for details)

Starts: 10am to noon

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 9:45 am. 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, Sunday, April 27th.

Closes: Registration will close at 10 am on Friday, May 9th, or when we reach our limit

Entry Limit: This event is limited to 100 participants.

Current Registrations: Link

Directions:

HQ Coordinates: 32°52'23.6"N 117°14'27.3"W

Parking: we recommend the Theatre District Parking Structure, 9135 S Scholars Dr, La Jolla CA 92093

Public Transport: The closest bus stop is "N Torrey Pines Rd & Revelle College Dr", MTS Route 30. The closest Blue Line Trolley stop is VA Medical Center Station.

Volunteer

SDO is 100% volunteer driven. Please help ensure frequent events by volunteering at this event!

All volunteers will receive a coupon usable for free entry at this (or another) local event.
Most volunteer roles allow you to participate in the day's competition and require no advanced knowledge of the sport.
Please check out details on each volunteer role to find the right one for you.
Volunteering is a not a guarantee of an available role.
If planning to use volunteer credit for registration, please allow a few days to coordinate assignments. Coupons cannot be applied after registration is complete.
Unfortunately, volunteering doesn't provide access to participate in events for which registration has already been closed.

Thanks!

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Thank you for volunteering. The Event Director will be in touch shortly to confirm and coordinate.