Mansfield Mountain Bike Adventure

Published on June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009

Thanks to everyone who raced in or voluntered at CN’s first mountain bike orienteering (MTB-O) event on May 31.  Special thanks to our generous sponsors - Axis Gear, Mark Honsberger, Salomon and several private prize donors.

Thirty-five competitors headed into the woods on a sunny (albeit chilly) morning, and here’s how they came out:

OVERALL

1) Bob Miller 43:57 (+ Advanced course)

2) Tim Grant 52:46 (+ Advanced course)

3) Nick de St. Croix 1:01:05

OPEN MALE

1) Bob Miller 43:57 (+ Advanced course)

2) Tim Grant 52:46 (+ Advanced course)

3) Andrew Reeder 1:10:05

OPEN FEMALE

1) Leanne Mueller 1:16:12

2) Sally Heath 1:31:53

3) Denise Rispolie 1:37:05

MASTERS MALE

1) Nick de St. Croix 1:01:05

2) Rorry Harding 1:06:34

3) Richard Ehrlich 1:10:36

MASTERS FEMALE

1) Barbara Steele 1:26:54

JUNIOR MALE

1) Matthias Herzog 1:10:57

2) Logan Steele 1:30:09

3) Joshua de St. Croix 1:37:26

NOVICE ADULT

1) Jackie Balazsovits 1:23:35

NOVICE JUNIOR

1) William Scott 1:23:35

Unfortunately, detailed results are delayed due to problems with the electronic timing software.  These results were extracted manually by our hard working results guys to enable us to award the prizes, but we’ll need to wait until next week for our Results Guru to return from an out-of-country business trip.  Thanks for your understanding and patience.

For further info, please contact Barb AT OrienteeringOntario DOT ca.


MTB-O Training Night

Published on May 21, 2009
May 21, 2009

Join us Thursday, May 21st, 6:30pm at the Albion Hills Chalet for a fun and informative mountain bike orienteering training night with Jeff and Christine. Free to Caledon Navigators, Caledon Hills Cycling Club, GHO and UKR members.

If you plan to attend you will be required to have a bike in good working order, a helmet and a compass. We will have small groups with leaders for those who do not feel confident trying the course alone. Please e-mail Christine at ckwallace@sympatico.ca if you plan to attend. Special thanks to the GHO and UKR clubs for the use of their maps.


Line-O Training night with Nick

Published on April 22, 2009
April 23, 2009
Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00pm from the "Dingle"
 
Featuring the teachings of none other than our very own Nick De Si Croix.
Nick is the club Vice President and the most seasoned orienteer in the club. He has many years experience and can boast a long lineage of accomplished orienteers in his family.
 
Nick will be teaching us about line orienteering in which participants follow the same route visiting controls that can be found only by accurately adhering to the route. This evening is for the beginner to the experience orienteer looking to pick Nicks brain. Lets put him to task. Be sure not to miss this training night as it will prove to be very informative. 

 
The Dingle is located at the top of Innis Lake Road north of Finnerty sideroad. Ample parking along the dead end road is available. Don’t worry if you can’t make it for 6:00pm. Show up as soon as you can but we will have a cut-off time when it gets dark at approximately 8:00pm.


Urban Adventure Training night with Leanne

Published on March 26, 2009
March 26, 2009

Join local adventure racer extraordinare Leanne Mueller for a fun night of urban adventure for the beginner to advanced navigator. We will have pointers on urban navigating for the beginner before you head out for some fun.  Feel free to test yourself solo or run/walk with a friend or two to find as many checkpoints as you can in the 90 minute time limit. To attend this free evening of adventure you must be a member of the Caledon Navigators.  

Memberships can be purchased on line at  http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/caledon_navigators/
 
Start time 7:00pm 
Location Albion Hills Chiropractic
33 King Street West in downtown Bolton
 
Please send me a quick e-mail at ckwallace@sympatico.ca if you plan to attend so we can be sure to have enough maps.
 

 


Caledon Thomass Winter Orienteering - Results

Published on January 18, 2009

When we said "Come Play in the Snow" we really meant it! On Sunday, January 18th, 2009 we held our first orienteering event of the new year at Glen Haffy Conservation Area.  Below are links to the race results and photos taken that day. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us.

> Race Results - Splits
> Race Results - Finishing Order
> Ontario Orienteering Thomass Standings (hosted at Stars Orienteering)

> braveacts orienteering youngsters
> braveacts cold day, warm cup of soup

 

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Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Giant’s Rib Raid, Milton

Published on April 11, 2009
April 11, 2009

Time to start thinking ahead to the finale of the 2008/09 adventure running season!  The Salomon Dontgetlost.ca adventure runs are popular with Caledon Navigators, who have had some great results.  In this event, teams of three will navigate through the rocky terrain around Milton for 10K or 25K.  The 10K event is suitable for novice to intermediate navigators, or those who are looking for a shorter run.  The 25K event suits intermediate to advanced navigators or those who want a longer run.  Remember that all three of you can navigate - or else you can appoint one person to be your navigator.  Preliminary Details Available Here.

 


Caledon Navigators Indoor/Outdoor Training Night

Published on February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009

Barb & Richard’s place in Palgrave - arrive any time after 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start.  We’ll start off with an hour of indoor training - maps, legends, symbols, route choice.  Bring your burning questions!  Then we’ll head outdoors for 30-40 minutes of fun night orienteering near the house.  Snowshoes or winter boots will likely be recommended.  Bring a headlamp or flashlight.  Then we’ll gather back indoors for refreshments by the fire before heading home around 9 p.m.  E-mail Barb at barbrich@ca.inter.net by Tues. Feb. 24 if you’re planning to come.  Further information and directions will be provided to confirmed attendees.  Club members only, please.


Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Snowshoe Raid, HorsheValley

Published on February 21, 2009
February 21, 2009

This is by far the biggest winter navigation event in Ontario, and it’s loads of fun!  Teams of two head out for 3 hrs with a map that shows about 40 checkpoints worth different values.  Your mission is to find as many flags and collect as many points as you can within the 3-hr time limit, then come back to the Horseshoe Valley Chalet for some hot food and socializing.  There is a popular parent-child category for those with kids under age 12 as of Dec. 31.  The regular entry fee is available until this Saturday at midnight, then small late fees apply.  More Information and Registration.
 


Caledon Thomass Winter Orienteering Event

Published on January 18, 2009

Hosted by the Caledon Navigators in Glen Haffy Conservation Area where the Oak Ridges Moraine meets the Niagara Escarpment resulting in spectacular views and unusual geographic formations. Bring your compass, and wear your running shoes, boots or snowshoes and enjoy a morning of hiking through the woods of Caledon. Event start/parking on Coolihan’s Sideroad between Airport Rd and Centerville Creek Rd on the South end of Glen Haffy Conservation Area at the Bruce trail entrance. 9:00am Sign in and waivers, 10:00am Mass start. Registation is now available at http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/thomass_gh/. Please be sure to register before midnight, January 16th to ensure a preprinted map is available for you. There will be limited same day event registration and maps at an additional cost of $5. Race fees are free to all Caledon Navigator Members. Non members - Juniors $7.50, Adults $15, Family $35. Please see the following link for Caledon Navigator memberships http://caledonnavigators.heysport.com/club-membership/ To all Caledon Navigator Members, if you are planning to attend the Caledon Thomass please be sure to update your membership through the link above to ensure a free event. After updating your membership, to avoid Thomass event charges through Events On Line please register by e-mail  to barbrich@ca.inter.net with the mandatory information marked in red with an asterisk on the Events on Line registration form. Typical Thomass format will be used. The length of the run will depend on a participant’s Thomass handicap. This race will feature the Thomass Box which consists of a set of 6 to 8 checkpoints which particpants may visit in any order. Participants may skip checkpoints in the box equal to their handicap. Handicaps are as follows: Females =2,  12 or younger =4,  13-14=3, 15-16=2,  17-19=1,  20-34=0   35-44=1, 45-54=2,  55-64=3,  65 or older=4 SportIdent timing will be used.


November 2009 Meeting

Published on December 9, 2008

1. New Club Executive for 2009
    President – Christine Wallace
    Vice President – Nick de St. Croix
    Treasurer – Don Coats
    Registrar – Barb Campbell
    Secretary – Leesa Emmerson

2. The Membership fee will continue at $25.00 a year, and will run from    January 2009 to December 31, 2009

3. The Thomas Winter Orienteering Event will be held on January 18, 2009 at Glen Haffey Conservation Area (the Dingle).  Keith and Barb will assist Jeff in setting the course.  Christine will ask Kevin if he would like to be the Race Director, and will confirm later.4. A Snowshoe Race will be held (tentatively) on Sunday, January 11, 2009 with Leanne as Race Director.  Christine and Sarah have volunteered to help.

5. The Mountain Bike Orienteering Race will be held (tentatively) on May 31, 2009 at Mansfield.  Jeff and Keith will set the course, and Barb will be Race Director.  This date will be confirmed once permission is granted from Mansfield and the availability of the map.

6. The Club decided to carry out 4 training/practice nights as follows:
        February 26 – Orienteering Training Night - Barb        
        March 26 – Orienteering Training Night - Angus
        April 22 – Orienteering Training Night - Nick
        May 13 – MTB Training night – Jeff

7. Keith will look into the purchase of OCAD and the licensing availability for the club.

8. Next tentative meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2009.  


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