Getting there
The race will be held in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ. Directions can be found via this link: http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmdir.asp
Once in the park, follow signs for the Sugarloaf area (we'll have signs up with the FSOTL logo as well).
Schedule:
8:30 Team check-in opens
9:30 Pre-Race meeting. Map distribution
10:00 Race Starts
11:30 Race ends
12:30 Accolades
1:00 Picnic
Once in the park, follow signs for the Sugarloaf area (we'll have signs up with the FSOTL logo as well).
Schedule:
8:30 Team check-in opens
9:30 Pre-Race meeting. Map distribution
10:00 Race Starts
11:30 Race ends
12:30 Accolades
1:00 Picnic
Do I need any special equipment?
Teams have to be totally self-sufficient.
THERE IS NO WATER PROVIDED ON THE COURSE
So if you think you're gonna want water or a snack during the race, you have to carry your own. Think hand strapped water bottles (which may get in the way actually) feul belts, or camelback style hydration packs,
We'll have refreshments for everyone at the finish.
As noted a compass is a good idea, but not really a necessity. NO GPS units allowed!!
Each team should have one person carrying a cell phone (in a plastic bag for water proofing) in case of emergency.
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy are recommended. Shoes definitely. Clothing can be considered optional.
THERE IS NO WATER PROVIDED ON THE COURSE
So if you think you're gonna want water or a snack during the race, you have to carry your own. Think hand strapped water bottles (which may get in the way actually) feul belts, or camelback style hydration packs,
We'll have refreshments for everyone at the finish.
As noted a compass is a good idea, but not really a necessity. NO GPS units allowed!!
Each team should have one person carrying a cell phone (in a plastic bag for water proofing) in case of emergency.
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy are recommended. Shoes definitely. Clothing can be considered optional.
How does it all work?
So you're out in the woods with a couple of friends and you have 1.5 hours to navigate your way around some strange terrain in search of these "checkpoint" thingies. What exactly does that mean?
First, it is a good idea to have a compass. Just one for each team (you're only getting one map). The orienteering aspect of the event isn't all that advanced, but the compass will help you properly situate the map when out on the course figuring out your next route (e.g. 'We're here....puff, puff.... we want to go up this trail...pant, pant, pant... and make a left at the second trail head we see..."). This will help save valuable minutes.
Maps of the park will be distributed to all teams just prior to the start of the race. The checkpoints will be identified on the maps. Teams then have a few minutes to figure out how you want to proceed in order to collect the most points.
Note: while the checkpoints are numbered, you do not have to hit them in any particular order.
First, it is a good idea to have a compass. Just one for each team (you're only getting one map). The orienteering aspect of the event isn't all that advanced, but the compass will help you properly situate the map when out on the course figuring out your next route (e.g. 'We're here....puff, puff.... we want to go up this trail...pant, pant, pant... and make a left at the second trail head we see..."). This will help save valuable minutes.
Maps of the park will be distributed to all teams just prior to the start of the race. The checkpoints will be identified on the maps. Teams then have a few minutes to figure out how you want to proceed in order to collect the most points.
Note: while the checkpoints are numbered, you do not have to hit them in any particular order.
What exactly does a checkpoint look like?
We're glad you asked!
You see that little orange and white flag-looking thing up in the tree in the picture on the right. That's a checkpoint. Attached to each flag is a hole punch. You have to find the checkpoint and punch your "passport" in the corresponding spot (hence our clever checkpoint numbering scheme).
You may notice in the photo that the checkpoint is high up in that tree (perspective is lost a bit, but the tree was about 4-5 foot in diameter). You may well have to work to access the checkpoints once you've found them!!!
Are we having fun yet?
You see that little orange and white flag-looking thing up in the tree in the picture on the right. That's a checkpoint. Attached to each flag is a hole punch. You have to find the checkpoint and punch your "passport" in the corresponding spot (hence our clever checkpoint numbering scheme).
You may notice in the photo that the checkpoint is high up in that tree (perspective is lost a bit, but the tree was about 4-5 foot in diameter). You may well have to work to access the checkpoints once you've found them!!!
Are we having fun yet?
