

Western Connecticut Orienteering Club (WCOC)
Spring 2023 Event Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, participants can register and begin at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Control flags are collected beginning at 2:00 p.m. (participants must check in and finish the course by this time). Free instruction is available at all meets--no experience is necessary. If you would like instruction, please arrive before 11 a.m. (it's also a good idea to tell the meet director in advance that you'd like some training). Regular local meet fees are $5 for WCOC members, $7 for non-members. $3 additional per person for family members. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the meet director. Events are held rain or shine!
Given the potential for changes, please check back here for updates to the schedule.
Per the recommendations in the OUSA Communicable Disease Policy (Effective February 1, 2023), WCOC will follow all current local and national
regulations in effect for each venue.
These events are confirmed:
Sunday, April 2, 2023
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Where: Osbornedale State Park, Derby, CT
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Events: Foot-O
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Courses: Standard courses, all levels; Courses will only go through good terrain, we'll avoid the green areas
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Course setter/Event Director: William Hawkins
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Directions: 43 Chatfield St, Derby, CT 06418
Sunday, April 23, 2023
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Where: Simsbury Town Forest, Simsbury, CT
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Events: Foot-O
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Courses: Standard courses, all levels
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Course setter/Event Director: Jim Henderson
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Directions: 86 Town Forest Road, West Simsbury, CT
Saturday, April 29, 2023
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Where: Pond Mountain, Kent, CT
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Events: Foot-O
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Courses: Standard courses, all levels, including Blue course (long advanced) and extra long Billygoat training course
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Course setter/Event Director: Niels Lyng-Olsen
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Directions: Fuller Mtn Road, Kent, CT
Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Where: Bethel Public Schools
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Events: Foot-O
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Courses: Sprint Courses; $5 per person
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Course setter/Event Director: Rick and Susan DeWitt
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Directions: 600 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel, CT; Bethel Middle School
While you're in the area, stop by nearby Huntington State Park and do this circle-O, designed by Niels Lyng-Olsen:
Saturday, June 10, 2023
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Where: Ratlum Mountain, Canton, CT
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Event: WCOC summer meeting and BBQ
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Courses: Two 1.5 k Sprint courses
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Schedule: Everyone starts at 1:30, assemble about 1 pm; Picnic at 3 pm followed by meeting
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RSVP Required: Charlie DeWeese
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Directions: 263 Wright Road, Canton, CT
The Hudson Valley Orienteering club (HVO) is hosting these nearby events. See their website for details.
- Sunday, April 23, Inwood Hill Park, NYC
- Saturday, May 20, Eagle Rock, NJ
- Sunday, June 4, Prospect Park Memorial Event, Brooklyn
Check back for further updates!!