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September, 2022 thru March, 2023 OCIN TROL and WARS Season Pass
Register now for your
2022-2023 TROL / WARS season pass, which gives free entry to all league events from November 2022 thru March 2023, plus pre-season events in Sept and Oct.
When you register, if you have an Orienteering USA account, the registration system will auto-fill your personal information; if not, select "enter data manually".
Sat, Sept 24, 2022 Miami University Natural Areas, Oxford, Ohio
OCIN will offer
free "try it" orienteering courses and instruction for beginners. A "white" beginner level course will be offered. Starts are open from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm. Control pickup begins at 2 pm.
The Miami University Hike-a-thon will offer many different free activities and exhibits including hikes, guided birdwatching walk, natural/organic food samples from Moon Coop, and much more.
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Sat, Oct 1, 2022 Scout-O Camporee, Loveland Ohio
This event is restricted to scouts and will be held at Camp Friedlander. Many OCIN volunteers will be needed to help. We will have several courses in conjunction with the BSA's Peterloon event. Volunteers (only) may run a course; there will be 5 very short courses of white-yellow to orange+ difficulty, but all under 2 km straight line.
BSA Camp Friedlander / Camp Craig. Contact Mike Minium for details about volunteering. You MUST obtain a volunteer parking pass from Mike in advance.
October 2022 South American Orienteering Championships, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
near spectacular Iguasu Falls near the Brazil / Argentina / Paraguay border.
event website (Portuguese) Preliminary plans call for a Sprint/Middle/Long format in 2 countries, with the Sprint in Parguay, Middle and Long in Brazil. Due to political complexities, there will not be a race in Argentina.
Friday, Oct 21, 2022 Rentschler Forest MetroPark, Hamilton, Ohio
OCIN's annual Halloween Orienteering Courses in cooperation with MetroParks of Butler County. Full range of courses, suitable for all ages. Twilight start times are open from 5 pm to 7 pm. (start a course any time during these hours). Sunset is at 6:30. Courses close and control pickup begins at 8 pm.
We will also offer the Trail of Treats: a short, easy course for kids, with a choice of candy or a toy at the finish. Trail of Treats course is $4 per child; regular OCIN fees ($10 members, $15 non-members) for the other courses. This event is included in our 2022-23 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you
purchase a TROL or WARS season pass.
MetroParks of Butler County Motor Vehicle Permit is required. Butler County residents may get a 2021-2022 permit free with proof of residency. Non-residents may purchase a 2022 annual for $15 or a daily for $8 online at
MetroParks Vehicle Permits. We use MetroParks of Butler County for several events each year. We will also offer permit sales on site.
Registration: You do not need to register for Trail of Treats. Just show up during the times indicated. Participants on regular courses (yellow and above) should preregister by Oct. 20 at 9 pm. Register here (coming soon) for regular courses (white thru green).
address: 5701 Reigart Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011. Enter the park off Reigart Rd. Inside the park, follow "orienteering" signs to the Condo Shelter. Note that the Timberhill area of the park is temporarily closed for construction activity.
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Sun, Oct 23, 2022 Camp Hugh Taylor Birch, Yellow Springs, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website
Pre-registration not offered. Starts 12-2.
Saturday, October 29, 2022 Governor Bebb MetroPark, Okeana, Ohio
OCIN's annual Halloween Orienteering Courses in cooperation with MetroParks of Butler County. Range of courses, suitable for all ages. We are offering white (beginner), yellow (intermediate), orange (advanced), green (expert) courses for this event. Start times 11 am to 1 pm. Control pickup will begin no later than 3 pm.
We will also offer the Trail of Treats: a short, easy course for kids, with a choice of candy or a toy at the finish. Trail of Treats course is $4 per child; regular OCIN fees ($10 members, $15 non-members) for the other courses. This event is included in our 2022-23 TROL/WARS season pass, so entry is FREE if you
purchase a TROL or WARS season pass.
MetroParks of Butler County Motor Vehicle Permit is required. Butler County residents may get a 2021-2022 permit free with proof of residency. Non-residents may purchase a 2022 annual for $15 or a daily for $8 online at
MetroParks Vehicle Permits. We use MetroParks of Butler County for several events each year. We will also offer permit sales on site.
Registration: You do not need to register for Trail of Treats. Just show up during the times indicated. Participants on regular courses (yellow and above) should preregister by Oct. 28 at 9 pm. Register here (coming soon) for regular courses (white, yellow, orange, green).
address: 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, OH, 45053. From I-275, take exit 33, and take US 27 north to the Ross exit. Turn left off the ramp and follow Ohio 126 west about 10 miles until you see Bebb Park Lane on the left.
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Sat, Nov 5, 2022 Twisted Run V, Centennial Park, Plymouth, Indiana
OCIN's South Bend chapter brings back the annual Twisted Run. Easy (white to yellow level difficulty) navigation (long 6.4 km and short 3.7 km versions) with a mass start at 11 am. A few navigation decisions will give navigators the chance to outsmart the speedsters. Mass start at 11 am.
This will be a fundraiser for the Orienteering USA Junior National Team, with all proceeds going to the national team.
Pre-register online at Runsignup Pre-registration price is $25 for adults age 19+; $15 for kids 13-18, $5 for kids 7-12, and free for kids 6 and under.
Park entry or vehicle permit fees: none.
Restroom facilities:unheated indoor.
Event center: outdoors, open-sided shelter building.
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Sat, Nov 5, 2022 Sweet Arrow Reserve, Bellbrook, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website
Pre-registration will be offered, see MVOC website for link. Starts 12-2.
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 TROL / WARS Series #1, Camp Butterworth, Maineville, Ohio
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
Starts will be open from 11 am to 1 pm. Full range of courses for all ages. Courses: white easy; yellow intermediate; orange advanced, brown short expert, green expert; red long expert.
Park entry or vehicle permit fees: none.
Restroom facilities: portable toilet. Special note: This is a girl scout camp (privately owned); no dogs please.
8551 Butterworth Rd, Maineville, OH 45039.
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Nov 19 or 20, 2022 TROL / WARS Series #2
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
Nov 26 or 27, 2022 TROL Training Day, TROL / WARS Series #3
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
Sat Dec 3, 2022 TROL / WARS Series #4
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
tentatively at Diamond Oaks
Sat Dec 10, 2022 Night-Score-O Cricket Holler, Dayton, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website
Pre-registration not offered. Check in at 5 pm, Mass Start at 6, one hour time limit, then "Search and Destroy" format race for control pickup.
Dec 10 or 11, 2022 TROL / WARS Series #5
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
Also NJROTC Area 3 Championships.
Dec 17 or 18, 2022 TROL / WARS Series #6
Purchase a TROL /WARS season pass for free entry to all TROL/ WARS series events. Entry fee for individual TROL / WARS events is $10 for members or $15 for non-members.
January 13-16, 2023 Georgia Navigator Cup, FDR State Park, Georgia
MLK weekend. Middle distance race on Friday, two classic races on Sat and Sun, and Extreme-O on Monday. Saturday and Sunday will be the
2023 Orienteering USA Junior Nationals. Entry information coming soon.
Sat, Jan 14, 2023 Grant Park, Centerville, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website
Score Style event. Pre-registration not offered. Starts 11-1. Parking and Registration at Normandy School.
Feb 11, 2023 Old Reid Park and Kirby Preserve, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website
Pre-registration will be offered, see MVOC website for link. Starts 12-2.
February, 2023 Southwest Spring Week, Tucson and Phoenix AZ
includes Presidents Day weekend. More details soon.
Sun, March 19, 2023 Bill Yeck park, Centerville, Ohio
For more information, visit the
Miami Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) website This event includes the Miami Valley Junior Championships.
Pre-registration not offered. Starts 12-2.
March 24-26, 2023 OCIN Flying Pig XXV / 2023 Orienteering USA Nationals
2023 OUSA Nationals (Middle, Long, Sprint) Middle and Long will be at Carter Caves State Park in eastern Kentucky, sprint venue is still tbd.
Separate individual awards for each race; US Champion medals to eligible finishers.
Event details coming soon.
April 2023 West Point Invitational, West Point NY
annual national meet in rugged terrain around West Point NY, organized by the U.S. Military Academy Orienteering Team.
May 2023 tentative Camp Libbey, Defiance OH
tentative public event with a full range of courses, plus training programs for girl scouts and leaders.
(Purchase your QCARS summer season pass now for free entry to the public courses at this event and all QCARS series events).
Public courses start from 11 to 1. Range of courses from white thru red.
Address: 28325 OH-281, Defiance, OH 43512. GPS: 41.283601, -84.278644. Directions: From Defiance, take OH 18 east. Pass the GM Powertrain plant. When OH 18 turns right, continue east on OH 281 and turn left into Camp Libbey
Monday (Memorial Day), May 29, 2023 Liberty Quest IV, Liberty, IN
Urban Score-style course through the town of Liberty. Find as many control points as you can in any order. At each control point, you will find the answer to a history or trivia question to record on your score-card. You get points for each correct answer. But you will rapidly lose points if you go over the 2 hour time limit, so it is better to get back ON TIME even if you haven't found every point.
June 4-9, 2023 Texas Junior Orienteering Camp, Bridgeport, Texas
week-long intense orienteering camp for youth who are successfully completing courses at yellow level and above, first week of June.
2023 World Masters Orienteering Championship, Slovakia
POSTPONED from 2020 to 2023 open competiton for orienteers age 35 and over. pre-registration required.
event website
August, 2023 California Orienteering Festival, USA
North American Champs and World Rogaine Champs postponed to 2023.. Two week long festival of orienteering events, beginning in the Bay Area and ending in the Sierras near the Nevada border. includes the North American Championships and World Rogaining Championship.
event website and pre-registration
April 5-8, 2024 OCIN Flying Pig XXVI
Orienteering races Friday April 5 through Sunday April 7, presented in partnership with Indiana Crossroads Orienteering (ICO)
Stay tuned for details. Races are being planned to be in or near the path of total solar eclipse on Monday afternoon, April 8
