Kelowna Spring Opener & Memory-O Kelowna
April 7th 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm
Organizers: Tammy Howe (Event Director), Kevin Matrosovs (Event Director), Kevin Matrosovs (Permit)
Map: Mission Creek Park
Post-Event
It was great to see everyone out on such a beautiful day! Thank you for joining us!
Lost and Found: Someone left a Nike water bottle with us. If it is yours and you would like it back, you can send either of the Event Directors a message by clicking on their name on this page, or send an email to the Sage Orienteering Club: contact AT sageorienteering DOT ca.
Updates
April 6:
- Online registration is now closed. We will print some extra maps, so come down, register on-site, and join the fun!
- Meeting location: Next to the washroom building near the EECO Centre and playground. See the pin in the map below.
April 3: Rough course distances added.
March 29: Registration is now open! Use the link below. Check back soon for additional details.
Overview
This first event of the 2024 Kelowna orienteering calendar takes place on the trial network of Mission Creek Regional Park.
This will be a great introductory event for families and beginners, with an optional additional challenge of a Memory-O for more experienced orienteers!
Due to permitting restrictions in accordance with park bylaws and conservation efforts, this will be an ON-TRAILS-ONLY event! But don't worry, the trail network has enough density and complexity to make for some interesting route choices and challenges.
Schedule
Sunday, April 7: In-person activity with on-site help and socializing.
- 09:45 -- Check-in opens with help and coaching available.
- 10:00-13:00 -- Do the course on your own while the event staff are on-site.
Registration
Online registration is now closed. You will be able to register for the event on-site with cash.
Event Fees:
- Adult: $5
- Junior: $2
Location and Parking
The check-in/start/finish location is in Mission Creek Regional Park next to the public washroom building, near the EECO Centre and playground.
There is ample parking in the park.
Courses
Controls will be marked in the terrain using standard orienteering control flags. We expect to have both a short and a longer course, with the option to do the longer course as a Memory-O.
- Short / Beginner: 1.5 km (as the crow flies)
- Longer / Memory-O: 2.9 km (as the crow flies)