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Our Great Instructor – Bohdan Kolos

Published on June 19, 2006

Bohdan Kolos from the Ukranian Club (UKR) offered to run a Beginners Orienteering Clinic. I didn’t understand his enthusiasm until I saw how all the women hung onto his every word. From the photos it looks like the men had a difficult time getting a space at the table. It was at that moment that I knew I wanted to become a orienteering instructor too.

Actually, Bohdan also helped me setup the finish line and posed for practice photos so I could take those action shots I took all day.

Becoming an Orienteering Instructor.

See the entire Bohdan Kolos Photo Album at Flickr.

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Orienteering Race, Albion Hills Conservation Area

Published on June 17, 2006

I’m melting! I’m melting!

I had to quote the Wizard of Oz when referring to this race at Albion Hills Conservation Area in Palgrave, Ontario. Even though a good wind cut down the humidity, the temperature during the race went from 25C to a high of 34C for the day.

We had alot of new new racers take advantage of our free orienteering clinic (a few experienced racers felt they needed lessons too!) and they all really enjoyed the short-course we set up for them.

Thank-You to everyone that attended.

See the entire Albion Hills Orienteering Race Photo Album on Flickr.

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Albion Hills Challenge: June 17 2006

Published on June 7, 2006

On Saturday, June 17, 2006 the Caledon Navigators Orienteering Club and the Ukranian Club will be hosting an orienteering race at Albion Hills Conservation Area in Palgrave just minutes north of Bolton, Ontario.

Ontario’s first Conservation Area, Albion Hills is set in the Caledon Hills on the banks of the Humber River. The 446-hectare park is the outdoor enthusiast’s dream!

Official Race Details at Orienteering Ontario
Online Registration
Current List of Registered Racers
Email Eugene Mlynczyk (Ukraniun Club)
Email Nick de St. Croix (Caledon Navigators)

Orienteering Ontario
Albion Hills Conservation Area, Palgrave, Ontario

     

Race Details (also see the Official Source at Orienteering Ontario)

Event Date Saturday, June 17, 2006
Times 9:00am Registration and Waivers
9:00am Free Beginner’s Clinic
10:00am Begin Staggered Starts
Host Club Ukrainian Club(UKR) Caledon Navigators(CN)
Map Albion Hills Conservation Area, Palgrave (2004)
Scale – 1:10000, Contours – 5m
Contact Eugene Mlynczyk (UKR) and Nick de St. Croix (CN)
Course Setter Jeff Wright
Format Point-to-Point with staggered starts. Please select Short, Medium, or Long when you register.
Registration Please pre-register with us by e-mail at least 1 day in advance to ensure a pre-marked map is reserved for your use. Participants must be full or recreational members of Orienteering Ontario or an affiliated club for the current year.

Please use the following link (preferred) Register Online or e-mail the event organizer using the e-mail link provided above. To view the current participant see Current List.
Instruction Clinic There will be a free Beginners Clinic at 9:00am for anyone interested
Cost
Adult $12.00
$2.00 COF/OOA Member Discount
Junior $5.00 (20 or younger)
Student $5.00 (full time student)
Family $25.00 (maximum)
$5.00 COF/OOA Member Discount


A $5 Park Fee is in effect at the Park Entrance in addition to the above costs. This provides access to the park for the entire day so bring your bike for some mountain biking afterwards or swimming trunks for a dip in the lake.
Directions Albion Hills is located in Caledon at 16500 Highway #50, just 8km north of Bolton, Ontario. Please ask at the gate for directions to the event area.