Flying Pig XXIV      April 1-3, 2022

including the 2022 Junior Nationals

Presented by Orienteering Cincinnati

 

 

 

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Updated 04-01   1:35AM:  Site Plans

 

Updated 04-01   1:35AM:   Race Details

 

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Orienteering USA membership

Director: Mike Minium Registrar: Guy Olsen

 

Overview   Orienteering Cincinnati will host 3 races over 3 days.  Races will have courses for all ages and abilities and will be open to anyone.  The events will take place in East Fork State Park in Clermont County, Ohio, just east of Cincinnati.  Saturday and Sunday will be the Orienteering USA Junior National Championships, with awards based on 2-day total time.  Interscholastic and Intercollegiate classes will be offered all 3 days for Junior participants, but only Sat and Sun will count toward championship awards.

 

The Races   All races are Nationally Sanctioned by Orienteering USA.  All races will have all normal “A” categories for people of all ages.  Go to Race Details for more information about each race.

            Friday, April 1   Afternoon Middle Distance Race

            Saturday, April 2   Classic Distance Race

            Sunday, April 3  Classic Distance Race

 

Junior Nationals

            Individuals   Each individual is eligible for individual awards, regardless of whether they are on a team.

                   Classes: College Varsity Male and Female, College Junior Varsity Male and Female, High School Varsity Male and Female (grade 12 and younger), Junior Varsity Male and Female (grade 12 and younger), Intermediate Male and Female (grade 9 and younger), Primary Male and Female (grade 6 and younger)

            Teams   Teams of 3 to 5 members.  Each member runs his/her course individually.  The best 3 times from each of the two days contribute to standings for team awards.  Teams can be a mix of male and female at the same level, for example a varsity team can be composed of any combination of 3 to 5 Varsity Males on 8 Green B and Varsity females on Brown B.  The scoring system compensates for the fact that they are on different courses.

                   Classes: College Varsity, College JV, HS Varsity, HS JV, Intermediate.  There are separate awards for school teams (all members from the same school), JROTC teams (all members from the same unit), and club teams (all members from the same orienteering club but different schools).  This is also the Air Force JROTC National Championship with special awards for Air Force JROTC units.

            See the Orienteering USA eligibility rules, especially A12 (eligibility) and A35-37 (College, HS, and Junior Nationals).  You must be an OUSA member to be eligible for awards.

            Interscholastic Courses and Classes:

1 White

2 Yellow

3 Orange A

4 Orange B

5 Brown A

6 Brown B

7 Green A

8 Green B

9 Green C

10 Red

11 Blue

Primary School Female

Intermediate

School

Female

HS Junior

Varsity

Female

 

 

HS

Varsity

Female

 

 

 

 

 

Primary School Male

Intermediate

School

Male

 

HS Junior

Varsity

Male

 

 

 

HS

Varsity

Male

 

 

 

 

Collegiate JV Female

 

 

 

 

Collegiate

Varsity

Female

 

 

 

 

 

Collegiate

JV Male

 

 

 

 

 

Collegiate

Varsity

Male

 

 

Courses and Classes

            Competitive   All standard OUSA competitive courses and classes will be offered.  Competitive entrants should pre-register.

            Recreational   Recreational Courses will be offered at all events.  $10 per adult for each event.  No charge for accompanying young children.  Recreational participants may enter day-of-event.  (white/yellow/orange courses only – more advanced courses are open to event volunteers with permission of event director only)

 

Mixed Punching   SportIdent electronic punching will be used.  SportIdent Air (SIAC) cards or traditional SI cards may be used on all courses.  If you do not own an SI card, select “renting” when you register.  This will get you a traditional SI card for the weekend.  If you want to upgrade to a rental SI Air card (limited number available, first come first serve), then also choose the upgrade to an SI Air card when you get to the “additional selections” page.

 

Preview Maps

    The following Preview Maps are available for your download and printing.  All are PDF files that print at 1:10,000 on letter size (8.5 x 11) paper.  These areas are all embargoed and may not be entered prior to completing the competition.

          North area – Friday event (embargoed)

          Far Southeast area – Saturday event (embargoed)

          Turkey Run area – Saturday event (embargoed)

          Indian Mound Area – Sunday event (embargoed)

 

Training Maps

    East Fork practice area maps are available on line for you to print on your own.  Free prints will be available at on-site check-in.  You may visit these areas any time to practice and prepare for the races.

           North Practice Area – Campground.  If you are not staying in the campground, park in the campground overflow lot by the campground entrance station (near north edge of the map)

           South Practice Area – coming soon   (Note: On Friday, this area may be congested due to the Steve Newman Worldwalker Commemorative Walk.  One lane of OH 125 will be closed east of the park)

 

Awards   Junior National Championship awards for individuals and teams will be based on Saturday and Sunday races only.  Flying Pig medals will be given to the first three individual finishers in all classes at the Friday Middle Distance event.  Flying Pig medals will be given to the first three individuals in non-interscholastic classes for two-day total time on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Embargo Information   (See locator maps)  East Fork State Park may not be used for orienteering or orienteering training prior to these events:

            However, camping in ANY of the campground loops is permitted, and park roads may be used to access the campground.

 

Park admission / parking fees   Ohio State Parks do not have an admission or vehicle fee.   Parking will be fairly tight on Friday and Saturday, please carpool. 

Safety   All competitors must carry a whistle and dress appropriately for the weather conditions.  Orienteering USA keychain whistles may be purchased with registration for $2.

Child Sitting    We will accommodate parents with split start times if requested.  Please let us know as early as possible if you have children who will need tending during the events, and we will try to help you work out an appropriate arrangement.

Lodging and Tourist Activities       See the Lodging and Local Activities page.

 

Schedule

Sunrise on April 1 at East Fork is 7:19 am; sunset is 8:01.

 

Date

Time

    Last Day to register without late fee

    Register by this date to guarantee shirt size and selection.

Fri. Mar. 14

11:59 pm

    Last Day to receive registration

Sun. Mar. 20

11:59 pm

    Practice / Training areas

Thu. Mar. 31

All day

    Practice / Training areas

Fri. Apr. 1

All day

    Check-In open at East Fork

Fri. Apr. 1

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Middle Distance Starts at East Fork

Fri. Apr 1

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Check-In open at East Fork

Sat. Apr 2

9:00 am – 11:00 am

    Starts at East Fork

Sat. Apr 2

10:00 am – Noon

    Check-In open at East Fork

Sun. Apr 3

8:00 am – 10:00 am

    Starts open at East Fork

Sun. Apr 3

9:00 am – 11:00 am

    Awards

Sun. Apr 3

2:00 pm or earlier if possible

 

 

Registration    

            Register online

           

  Registrar  Guy Olsen (flyingpigregistrar@gmail.com)

 

       Guy Olsen

       17 Gladding Rd

       Caldwell NJ 07006-5804

   Checks payable to OCIN

   Any postal mail to Registrar must be received on or before Thursday, March 24.

 

Any late mail must go to:

            Mike Minium,

            6797 Stillwell Beckett Rd

            Oxford, OH 45056-8870

 

Competitive entry fees
(on or before March 14)

Entry per race

(entering 1 or 2 races.)

Entering all races

Adult age 21+
non-member

$49

$132

Adult age 21+
member of USOF, COF, or IOF

$45

$120

Junior age -20
non-member

$25

$66

Junior age -20
member of USOF, COF, or IOF

$23

$60

Junior age -20

with TROL season pass

$15

$40

 

Late fee

    $10 per race late fee for any adult competitive entry received on or after Mar. 14. ($25 for all 3 events).  $5 per race late fee for any junior competitive entry received on or after Mar. 14. ($10 for all 3 events).  Reminder that any paperwork or payments sent by mail MUST arrive on or before Thursday, March 24.

 

Recreational Courses

   Recreational Courses will be offered at all events.  $10 per individual for each event.  Recreational participants may enter day-of-event. (Recreational entrants are not eligible for awards or OUSA ranking points).

 

Sport-Ident e-card rental
   $2 per race.  Must sign agreement to pay $45 for lost or damaged card.  Air card rental is $3 per race, $80 for lost or damaged card.  All entrants must use a SportIdent card.  All cards except flat cards should work.

 

Shirts   Flying Pig shirts will be available through pre-registration.  Shirts will be grey with a small orange design on the upper left chest and the t-shirt will have a large design on the back.  Choose a t-shirt in unisex or women’s sizing.  Shirts must be ordered by March 11 in order to guarantee size and style.  See the shirt design.  We regret that we will not be able to also offer polo shirts as originally planned; due to supply chain issues we are unable to obtain polos in the colors or quality that we desired.  If you already ordered a polo, please contact the registrar to indicate if you want to change to a t-shirt or cancel your shirt order.

 

Whistles

    All competitors must carry a whistle.  Orienteering USA keychain whistles with red LED light, $2

 

Saturday and Sunday Lunches

            A local JROTC unit may be providing a lunch concession.  Details to be determined.

 

Refunds

    Full refund on or before Mar 20, less the fees for any training maps, or other materials already sent.  No refunds after Mar 20, unless exception is granted by the Event Director.  Cancellations caused by COVID will be refunded if we are notified before your scheduled start time.

 

Joel Rauschenbach Memorial Junior Fund
      The Joel Rauschenbach Memorial Junior Fund provides grants to help develop youth orienteering in the Greater Cincinnati area and to assist area youth in traveling to national and international competitions.  As you register for these events, you will have the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to this fund if desired.  OCIN Junior pages

 

Registrar  Guy Olsen (flyingpigregistrar@gmail.com)

   Checks payable to OCIN

   Any postal mail to Registrar must be received on or before Thursday, March 24.

 

Any late mail must go to:

            Mike Minium,

            6797 Stillwell Beckett Rd

            Oxford, OH 45056-8870

 

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