Bata - Kelowna Spring Training Kelowna
April 9th 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Organizer: David Bakker (Event Director)
Map: Bata
Overview
Welcome to our Kelowna spring training series! We have two trainings on Thursday evenings, a week off for the Easter weekend, and then two more trainings planned in April. More might be added afterwards too. These low-key orienteering activities will happen Thursday evening at 6:00pm at a different location in the Kelowna area. There will be both beginner and advanced courses, so there is something for everyone and their family.
Terrain
We are back to Bata for another entirely forest training event. There is a mix of open and dense forest here, with newer cutblock regrowth and mature forest. A medium density trail network of predominantly equestrian trails snakes through the area. Its a hidden gem of a spot for a walk in the woods near Kelowna. Consider full leg cover for all courses.
Meeting Location
Just a little ways up the Bata FSR, just past the first cattleguard (the usual place from previous years). See map pin at the bottom of the page.
If you need a ride, please email contact@sageorienteering.ca and we will see what we can do to help you out if another member is coming from your area of town.
Registration
If you registered for the spring training series once, you are good to show up without registering for subsequent weeks.
Please register as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday evening, the night before the activity, so that we know roughly how many participants to expect and can print enough maps. We will print a few extra maps, so if you don't register in time we may still have a map for you.
Cost
- No cost for Sage Orienteering Club members
- $5 for visitors from other Canadian and international orienteering clubs
Sage orienteering club membership is required, which costs $10/adult for the year and cheaper prices for kids. Membership is required to fulfill our insurance obligations. We try and keep costs to a bare minimum while still paying for insurance and map printing. Everybody here is a volunteer doing our best. If you are able to make a donation to help cover some map printing costs or for other equipment, it would also be much appreciated.
Kelowna
Orienteering events occurring in the Central Okanagan, typically around Kelowna and Vernon.