We are seeking volunteers to teach kids about our favorite sports: Mountain biking, Orienteering, Canoeing, etc. The camp runs from 9am to 5:30pm. www.DINOseries.com/camp

The adults have as much fun as the kids. Maybe more!

Currently we need leaders for Navigation/orienteering instruction and Outdoor Skills (can include things like pitching a tent, starting a campfire, first aid, etc)

I see the O-meet is same day nearby; we can work around your schedule if you can attend only part of our Day Camp.

Brian09@DINOseries.com

Join us for a nice June morning adventure (earlier start to avoid the summer heat) in a local (read less overgrown than most at this time of year) park. Long pants are suggested, as this park is usually home to some stinging nettles.  Great location to try orienteering for the first time and it’s the last O meet for you racers to practice navigation before the PA Urban Sprint and the Midget Summer Sprint!

This meet is directed by Monty Wilson

Beginner clinic 8:30
Registration 8-10:30
Starts open 9-11:00

$5/map for members ($2/map for additional maps)
$15/map for non-members ($2/map for additional maps)

Members- we will be voting at this meet to elect our President, VP, and Treasurer.  Please update your membership status at this meet and vote!   A Board meeting will be held after the meet. All are invited to participate. We will also start planning for the DNR Hoosier Outdoor Experience- lots of help will be needed from the club!

Contact ckirkpatrick@indyo.org with any questions!

Standard orienteering meet this Saturday, May 30th, at Bradford Woods/Robb Hill, near Martinsville.  Adventure Racing Team Ragged Glory is designing and directing this meet.  If you’ve never been orienteering, or need to brush up on your compass skills, there will be a beginner clinic at 9:30AM.  Come to the clinic for free and stay for the meet if you think orienteering is for you.  Lots of friendly people will be there to answer questions and help you get started.

For experienced orienteers, this map is smaller, but the terrain can be challenging.  Practice your navigation to keep you ahead of the pack in summer races!

Please visit www.indyo.org for full information and contact ckirkpatrick@indyo.org with any questions.

We’re excited to announce a brand new race series coming to Indiana. The TNT Race Series is a series of 6 races in July and August on Tuesday evenings at 7pm.

The races are all 5k Trail Runs located in some fantastic wooded areas around Indianapolis.

Race just one or compete in the Series Challenge.

* Racers that complete at least 3 of the first 5 races will be ranked by the total of their lowest 3 finish times
* All racers that qualify in this category will compete in a special division in race 6 for the Series Title and some great Prizes.

Dates and Location:

* July 21 - Indy Southwestway Park
* July 28 - Horizon Camp
* August 4 - Indy Southeastway Park
* August 11 - Indy Town Run Park
* August 18 - Indy Holliday Park
* August 25 - Jameson Camp | Series Final!

Divisions:

* Elementary School - 7-10 girls & boys
* Middle School - 11-13 girls & boys
* High School - 14-17 girls & boys
* Adult Men - 18+ men
* Adult Women - 18+ women

Additional information and registration can be found at http://www.tntrace.com/ or email us at info@tntrace.com

Thanks!

Midget Adventure Racing has returned 

After a two year absence Midget Adventure Racing has returned with 2 races scheduled for 2009.  Both races will be sprint length races.  The first race will be July 11^th in Lafayette, IN and the second race should be sometime in November in Brown County.

For the Lafayette race:

• Race Divisions:  2 and 3 person, all male, or all female.
• Entry Fee:  $65/person
• Lacation: Wildcat Park, Lafayette, IN
• Website:  midgetadventureracing.org

TheLafayette race will be geared more toward the beginner level regarding technical biking and navigation.  The November race will be more challenging.  Please contact us with any questions (promoter@midgetadventureracing.org).  Hope to see you in July!

Saturday, April 25th

Ransburg Boy Scout Camp, Bloomington, IN

* 9:30am Beginner Class
* 10:00am-NOON Registration Open
* 11:00am-1:00pm Starts Open

Fees
* $5/map for members ($2/map for additional maps)
* $15/map for non-members ($2/map for additional maps)

Format
Standard X-Country meet. Exact courses to be offered TBD.

Directions to the start:
Camp Ransburg is south of Bloomington on the west side of 446 just over a half mile south of Lake Monroe.

For more information, visit www.indyo.org or email ckirkpatrick@indyo.org

SMAC 10-HOUR ADVENTURE RACE

When: Race, Saturday, July 18, 2009

Where: Highland Recreation Area White Lake, MI, 48383

Disciplines: Navigation based Paddling (river and lake), Mountain Bike (single- and two-track), Trekking/Trail Running (on & off trails) and Fixed Ropes

The Southern Michigan Adventure Club will be hosting the ninth annual Sprint Adventure in Southeast Michigan. The unique race format makes it suitable for the first time racers as well as the seasoned competitor. It will bring together the best aspects of the sport including several surprises to keep it fun, interesting and challenging.

If you’ve never done a SMAC race before come and see what makes our annual event so special and remember to expect the unexpected! As is tradition, there will be plenty of adventure with a dawn to late afternoon time format,�male/female/coed team prizes and post-race food and fun. Race results provided immediately post-race.

This year’s race venue will includes all of southern Michigan’s principal forest types, including swamp forest of tamarack, cedar, beech-maple, oak-hickory, and mixed hardwood forest. This area includes glacial topography that is unique to SE Michigan. The orienteering quality OCAD produced race maps include all major trails and land features. Navigation instruction will be offered on Friday evening before the race briefing.

To keep the quality high and to minimize the impact to the environment we limit the field size so don’t miss your opportunity to get in on one of the Midwest’s best! SMAC members receive a registration discount. You can find out more about the event and register for the race online at www.smacworld.com.

Race Flyer

SMAC Supporters:
Southeast Michigan Orienteering Club
Planet Rock Climbing Gym
SealSkinz
E-Caps/Hammer Gel
Apex Outdoor Gear
Orienteering Unlimited
Michigan Mountain Biking Association
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Michigan DNR
Heavner Canoe Rental

All SMAC events depend heavily on volunteers to work before, during and after the race. Those who might not be ready to race but want to see what it is all about, or those who just like to spend the day out in one of Michigan’s beautiful parks can volunteer. To contact us:

Paul Piorkowski
Race Director
SMAC Sprint Adventure
www.smacworld.com

Indiana Adventures Xposed!

Come join us on FRIDAY, MARCH 27th at 6:00 PM for an evening of education, door prizes and fun at Climb Time Indy. There will be a number of participating clubs and companies there to help you learn about all sorts of adventure opportunities right here in Indiana.

Climbing
Orienteering
Adventure Racing
Skydiving
Scuba Diving
Biking
Water Skiing
… and much, much more!

“The Ultimate Test of Endurance, Teamwork, & Skill” Indiana’s Original and Premier Adventure Race!

The Elk Ridge Ranch, tucked in the middle of the Hoosier National Forest will be this years host site for the 2009 Planet Adventure 24 Hour. The later date and unique property makes possible exciting new elements for 2009. All teams will be required to camp on site Friday night. There will be new disciplines and extensive rope sections. A pre race social and post race festive party creating a more intimate atmosphere.

In addition to the traditional 24 hour, we are introducing the “Old School” race. Re-inventing the feel, atmosphere and spirit of the earlier days of adventure racing is what the Old School race is all about. In 1989 when Gerald Fusil’s launched the Raid Gauloises, the first modern day adventure, Fusil envisioned an expanded expedition-style race in which competitors would rely on their own strength and abilities to traverse great and challenging terrain. Mother Nature and the environment was your true competitor. The Old school will be geared for teams that have done expedition races or have been thinking about one. Successful teams will have to work well together to stay efficient and over come adversity.

Planet Adventure 24

• Race Divisions: 3 person co-ed, 4 person co-ed (premier division), Open (3 or4 person same gender) and masters* co-ed.
• 90 to 95 Miles
• Race Field: 50 Teams
• Date: June 5-7, 2009
• Location: Rusk, Indiana
• Support Crew: Required — No crew option available
• Entry fee: $ 175 per person ($160 Early Bird through April 10th)
• No crew option: $30 per team

* masters division teams must have a combined age of at least 120/160 years with a minimum teammate age of 35 years old. Masters teams may have 3 OR 4 team members but will be scored as one division.

Planet Adventure Old School

• Race Divisions: 4 Person Coed Only
• No Support Crew. No gear or supply drops
• Basic ascending skills required, will be required to demostrate to staff prior to race.
• More than 95 Miles
• Race Field: 30 Teams
• Date: June 5-7, 2009
• Location: Rusk, Indiana
• Entry fee: $200 per person ($185 Early Bird through April 10th)

Lodging: Teams will be required to camp at Elk Ridge Ranch on Friday night camping is include in the entry fee. Teams can stay through to Sunday evening. Showers will be available and there will be a buffet available Friday night for $10.

All scheduled events will be at the Elk Ridge Ranch

Schedule (subject to change)

June 5, 2009

• 12:00 to 6:00 p.m Check-in and skills tests. PA Old School
• 5:00 to 7:30p.m. Check-in PA 24
• 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Per-race Social
• 9:00 p.m. Pre Race meeting

June 6, 2009

• Before 7:00 a.m PA Old School
• 7:00 a.m Race Start PA 24

June 7, 2009

• 1:00 p.m. Course Close
• 1:00 p.m. Post race Party starts
• 2:00 p.m. Awards

Just a reminder to everyone that there is a new date for this years Rogaine.  It was originally scheduled for March 21st but due to some scheduling conflicts it has been moved to March 14th.  Please make note on your calendars! Our apologies for those unable to make the 14th If that’s the case for you, consider attending OLOU’s meet at German Ridge that is on the 21st!Fees will be the same as last year and are listed below.

• $45/person through March 2nd guaranteed shirt
• $50/person through March 11th, with no guarantee on shirt
• $55/person day of event, pending availability of maps

We’ll have the online registration open as soon as possible, so keep checking back to the website.  If you would like to take care of registration now, send check payable to ICO, Attn. Mike Garrison at the address below, or you can bring your stuff to the February Yellowwood meet.  MAKE SURE YOU NOTE NUMBER OF COMPETITORS AND SHIRT SIZES!  (Thanks!)

Some details:
Start at Cherry Lake
12 hour  - Registration starts @ 7:30 with a 9:00 start time 9:00 p.m. finish
6 hr - Registration starts at 10:30 with a 12:00 start and 6:00 p.m. finish.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us!
Mike Garrison
Jerry Lyons