Please join GAOC on Saturday night, October 27th, for the Pits of Despair NiteO with catered dinner at Dauset Trails. Dinner is free for orienteers who pre-register by midnight Thursday October 25!
We will have a Yellow course (1.5km, 6 controls), and a Score course (25 controls). Both courses have a 90 minute time limit. Controls on the Score course range in value from 3 - 7 points, maximum score of 107. Overtime penalty is 1 point per minute. The Yellow course will be open for daytime orienteering starting at about 5pm.
Dinner will be catered by the Henry County HS JROTC and paid for by GAOC for individuals who pre-register by midnight Thursday October 25. Those who don't pre-register by midnight Thursday may still buy dinner for $7.50 at the event, while supplies last.
If you pre-register, but later decide not to attend, please let me know (richardshane@comcast.net or 770-820-5361) so we can adjust our food order.
Dinner and course start/finish will be at the bike trail head parking area, which is just west of the main entrance to Dauset Trails. See detailed directions below.
You may choose to eat either before or after the orienteering, as dinner will be served from 6pm to about 9:30. The mass start will be about 7:30, or whenever it gets dark.
Please keep in mind, there are NO dogs allowed in the park.
| Course | Description | Distance | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Long beginner course | 1.5 km | 6 |
| Score-O | Beginner to Advanced, 90 minute limit | 25 |
Yellow course starts begin at 5:00pm, 90 minute time limit
Score-O mass start at 7:30pm, 90 minute time limit
Dinner served 6:00pm to 9:30pm
South on I-75 to exit 198, High Falls Road. Turn left and go 4.7 miles and turn right onto Mt Vernon Church Road. Bike trail entrance is 3.1 miles on left, just before the main entrance. ALL competitors should enter through the bike parking area, NOT the main gate.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip rental is required if you do not have your own stick.
| Members | $7 |
| Associate and Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps or Courses | $3 |
| SI-8 E-chip Rental | $3 |
| SIAC E-chip Rental | $5 |
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Rick Shane - richardshane@comcast.net or 770-820-5361