Spring Run-off 2007
featuring the BC Orienteering Championships

June 29 - July 2, 2007
Cranbrook & Kimberley, BC

Welcome

Once again the open forests of the East Kootenays are the site of the Spring run-off orienteering festival.  This multi-day series offers something for all orienteering skill and experience levels.  As well, there will be a number of fun activities including a street trivia event and our unique style of awards feast.   This year, we are please to host the BC Orienteering Championship: Classic, Middle Distance and Sprint events as part of the Spring Run-off festivities.

Here's the Latest News: 

June 28, 2007.  Full Meet information details are now available.  A full list of registrants and start times will be posted Friday morning, June 29th.  125+ people are registered as of today.

June 21, 2007.  A recreational course, for those wanting to walk or new to orienteering, will be offered at all events.  Registration is on the day but if could notify the organizers in advance at sven10@telus.net we can then ensure there are an adequate number of maps available.  Cost is Adults - $5, 18 & under - $2, Family - $7. 

The Orienteering Association of BC will be holding its annual general meeting beginning at 5:00 pm, Saturday, June 30th at the Camp Stone Campground.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

June 16, 2007.  Registration for Spring Run-Off has now passed the 100 mark with registrants from Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.  Watch this site for a full meet information package with detailed specifics for all activities and events.

June 9, 2007.  Mapping is almost complete on the new map for the middle distance event.  The area is very detailed and should provide for very technical orienteering.  These pictures provide a  snapshot of the terrain.  As you can see our mapper, Alar and course planner, Kitty are hard at work.

May 11, 2007. Congratulations to Teresa Winn, our early bird draw winner.  Teresa wins free entry to all events.

April 30, 2007.  Registration is now open.  There will be an early bird draw on May 10th for a 5 pac entry for those registered by that date.

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Schedule

* BC Championship Event - Canadian Orienteering Association sanctioned 
  ** Part of the Peter Gagarin North American Sprint Series

Organizers

Street-O Trivia		Jim Webster
Classic		Jim Webster - Event Director; Jane Rowlands - Course Planner; Ron Monk - Controller
Middle		Jim Webster - Event Director, Kitty Jones - Course Planner, Ron Monk - Controller
Sprint		Jim Webster - Event Director, Alar Ruutopold - Course Planner, Ron Monk - Controller
Our Registrar - Richard

Lead-up Schedule

Registration

Online registration is open. Click here to register

Click here to see the current Entry List. (last update: June 16th) Please check your class and SI card.  

Courses

All Spring Run-off events will offer six courses with something to suit every level of navigational ability and fitness. Each course has a number of age-based categories that you can enter ("W" for women, "M" for men) (age is determined as of Dec 30th 2007); alternatively, if you may enter in the "Open" category on any course. Juniors (under 20) can 'run up' in an older junior age category or in W20 or M20; Adults 35 and over may 'run down' in a younger adult age category.

Note:  Sprint race lengths are under 2 km with estimated winning times of 10 - 15 minutes.

Entry fees

*First Time Orienteers: If this is your first orienteering event you can register and pay the junior rate.  This is a great value and lets you try orienteering at a special price.  Select the junior rate when registering.

Non-O-Club members: It is encouraged that participants purchased a club membership.  E-mail Jim Webster for a form.

Groups: Groups pay one entry fee plus $3 for each extra map. This is paid on the day, if required.

Electronic Punching: All events use electronic timing. There is a small charge of $2/event to rent SportIdent cards if you don’t have your own.

Cancellation & Refunds: In the event you should cancel your entry, we’ll refund 80% if the cancellation is received in writing before June 20^th. No refunds will be given after June 20th  

Event Centre & Accommodation

The is no official event centre.  All required information will be posted to the KOC website with package pick-up available at the event sites beginning with the Friday Street event.  

The best deal and the place where most orienteers will be staying is at the College of the Rockies residence building in Cranbrook.  Book early as space is limited.  Let them know you are with the orienteering group as the rooms are on hold. The rooms are private with each pod of rooms having its own kitchen facility.  Rates tax inclusive: (Hostel member / Non-hostel member) single $23.29/$27.89, dble $34.79/$39.39.  Call 1-250-489-8282 or e-mail at catsirelis@cotr.bc.ca  There is also a good variety of reasonably prices accommodation available in Kimberley.  

Group camping is available at the Boy Scout Camp about 5 km up the St. Mary's River Road, just outside of Kimberley.  The site has ample camping for tents and trailers / motorhomes.  It has a kitchen with hot water plus a large barbeque (briquettes required).  There are no showers on-site but we'll arrange for showers at a nearby location.  Camping fee is $30 per site for the weekend. 

Awards

Once again our awards will feature the large and very tasty cookies made especially for us by the Kimberley Alpine Bakery.

Terrain

Open forest with a mix of medium size, rolling hills, ponds and some very detailed sections.   Deer, moose and black bears are found in this part of BC .

The area for the Classic and Middle distance events are adjacent to the Sylvan Lake map in an area of very detailed terrain.  This area, combined with areas of the existing map are all being mapped by Alar Ruutopold especially for this event.

Award's Feast

Don't miss the this year's Award's Feast to be held at Historic Fort Steele in the old hotel.  This will be a full buffet with a good variety to suit all tastes and palates.  Prior to the buffet you are invited to tour Historic Fort Steele including a chance to pan for gold or ride the historic train.

Links

• Kimberley - official town website
• Fort Steel Historic Town
• City of Cranbrook  
  

Junior Training Camp

In conjunction with Spring Run-off 2007 Orienteering BC will be offering an informal training camp for juniors.  The camp is designed to allow juniors to stay with their families but to participate in training and skills activities with our team of coaches in the periods surrounding the actual races.  Heading up the camp will be Meagan Rance.  The fee is $25 for the weekend.  This camp is open to all juniors, under 18, not just those from BC.  Orienteering BC juniors may apply for travel funding assistance.  Full details are available and application forms are available from the Orienteeringbc website.

Contact Info

For more information contact Jim Webster

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