Fees
The basic
registration fee is based on the number of maps you purchase. It
starts at $7/member and $10/non-member. If you're going out on a
course by yourself, that's all you need to know. But if you're
going out in a group, you can either share one map or purchase
additional maps for your group members at $3/map. Here are a few
examples:
| Individual is not a GAOC member |
|
$10 |
| Group of 2 sharing a map |
|
$10 |
| Group of 3, each wants their own
map |
|
$10 + $3 + $3 = $16 |
In addition to the
map fee, the park may charge a usage fee. GAOC does not collect
these usage fees. The park generally has self-serve boxes set up
in the parking lots and the usage fees are usually $5.
Personal
Information
If you're going out
in a group, add everyone's name next to the word group, as in
the sample above. But probably the most important piece of
information we need from you in this section is your car
description & tag
number. Why? We have to make sure that everyone who when out on
a course came back in from the course. So if you're out for over
3 hours, we can double check before we start our search by checking the parking lot for
your car.
Course
If this is your
first time Orienteering, even if you have prior map reading
experience, we recommend that you do the White level course.
This course is designed for beginners, is set along well-defined
trails or linear features, and is typically 3km or less, which
means the optimum winning time is 30 minutes. If you do well on
the White course, you may go out on the next level course
afterwards at no additional charge.
Here is a short description of the courses we
typically offer at local meets:
Course |
Optimum Winning Time |
Approximate length |
White |
(beginner) |
30 minutes |
3 km or less |
Yellow |
(novice) |
40 minutes |
3 - 4 km |
Orange |
(intermediate) |
50 minutes |
4 - 5 km |
Green |
(expert) |
50 minutes |
5 - 6 km |
Red |
(expert) |
60 minutes |
6 - 8 km |
Signed Waiver
Please read the waiver -- we're obligated to
let you know what the risks are associated with orienteering --
then sign it. If
you're not 18 years old, you'll need an adult to sign for
you.
Punch Card
Check the sample to see how to fill out the
punch card -- we need your name and course on the top and
left-hand side.
What's Next
After you complete
your registration form and pay your fees, you'll receive a new
map, clue sheet, and punch card. Proceed to the Beginner's
Instruction or if you've been to a meet before, get ready to
start.