Through April 2006, SKI-O TRIM-O Point Series, Windblown Cross-Country, New Ipswich, NH
Open to skiers and snowshoers. New courses every week. Windblown trail pass is required. Email in your times.
More information and map downloads from GlideXC
Contact: Aims Coney, 978-562-2805
Directions: Windblown is on Route 124, New Ipswich, NH.

Sat,Sun Mar 11-12, US Ski-O Championships and Team Ranking Event, Hanover, NH
Courses: White, Orange, Red, Blue
Meet Director: Aims Coney, glidexc@yahoo.com, 978 562-2805
Registrar: JJ Cote, jjcote@juno.com, 978-582-4257
See web site: 2006 US Ski Orienteering Championships

Sun April 2: Mines Falls Park (Updated Map!) , Nashua, NH
Courses: String,W,Y,O,G/R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm.
Directions: From Route 3 exit 6 take Route 130 West. Take the second left on Coliseum Ave. (just past the Nashua Mall). Take Coliseum Avenue to the End, which is Lincoln Park.
Contact: Pete Bundschuh, (603) 465-3142.

Sat,Sun April 8-9 NEOC Spring Rock Festival & 2006 US Intercollegiate Championships
Day 1: Short Course competition AM; Sprint Relay PM - Wells State Park, Sturbridge, MA (near the I-90/I-84 jct, 60 miles W of Boston).
Day 2: Classic Courses AM - Mashamoquet Brook S.P. Pomfret, CT (25 miles SE of Sturbridge).
See web site: NEOC Spring Rock Festival & US Intercollegiate O-Champs

Sat April 22: Shieling Forest, Peterborough, NH
Event Director: Darrell Scott, 603-878-1680.
In addition to regular courses, there will be some beginner exercises set up such as a compass bearing game, 100 meters marked off for pace counting, et cetera.

Sun May 7: College Woods, Durham, NH
Courses: W,Y,O,G,R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm. Courses close at 3 pm. No facilities.
Note: New Location: Gregg Hall
Directions: From Rt. 4 W of Durham take Rt. 155A (marked UNH if eastbound, Lee if westbound). Go east towards Durham about 1.2 miles. At traffic light after bridge turn right into UNH campus. Go 200 meters, turn at first right, go 200 meters, turn left after underpass. Gregg Hall is the tall building 400m in front of you. Park in "Faculty and Staff" designated parking areas. Note: Only park in legitimate parking spots! (UNH parking tickets are $50 - $100 !!!)
Contact: Ernst Linder, (603) 659-7740

Sun May 14: Fort Rock, Exeter, NH
Cancelled. Will reschedule.
Courses: W,Y,O,G,R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm. No facilities.
Directions: From Exit 9 off of 101 go south on RT 27 which is also Epping Road. Turn left onto Industrial Drive and left, again, onto Commerce Way.
Contact: Deb Humiston, (603) 772-8772

Sun June 18: Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, NH
Courses: W,Y,O,G,R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm.
Directions: From Route 3 exit 6 take Route 130 West to Route 122 in Hollis. Turn Left (South) on Route 122. In one mile turn Right on Ridge Road. Watch for O signs.
Contact: Pete Bundschuh, (603) 465-3142

Sat August 19: Shieling Forest, Peterborough, NH
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Cost: $5.00 Adults
This event is sponsored by the state -- to attend participants need to preregister as mentioned below. It is good for first time orienteers, please tell friends whom you think might be interested. I anticipated the class lasting until 3:00pm for those wanting to spend more time on courses after the classes and exercises. The following is what is in the state's newsletter:

Learning how to read a map and compass is a great skill to have if you plan to venture into the woods this summer. Orienteering is a sport in which participants use a detailed map and a compass to locate points in the landscape. Darrell Scott with Up North Orienteering, will show how to use a map and compass to navigate a course. This program is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Maps and compasses will be provided. Pre-Registration is Required. Please call (603) 431-6774 for more information.

Sat,Sun September 9-10: UNO Camping Weekend at Pawtuckaway State Park, Nottingham, NH
Save the dates for a weekend of orienteering fun. Two full days of courses (String,W,Y,O,B,G,R,B) plus all the usual fun extras. Maybe a new additional twist as well?? Perhaps the World's Hardest Night-O to entertain those looking for a new challenge.
Contact: Pete Bundschuh, (603) 465-3142. Read the 2006 Camping Weekend Flyer (.pdf)

Sun September 17: National Orienteering Day: Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, NH
Courses: W,Y,O,G,R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm.
Directions: From Route 3 exit 6 take Route 130 West to Route 122 in Hollis. Turn Left (South) on Route 122. In one mile turn Right on Ridge Road. Watch for O signs.
Meet director TBD: If you want to help out with course setting or meet directing for this event please contact Pete.
Contact: Pete Bundschuh, (603) 465-3142

Sun October 1: Pawtuckaway State Park, Raymond, NH
Hollis Girl Scout Troop 1334 will provide White, Yellow, and Orange courses, in conjunction with the district Girl Scout orienteering program. These courses are open to all. Check in and starts are 10am to noon. Master maps will be used and the "O" cost will the standard UNO local meet fees. The event center will be at the Youth Group Camping Area. If the group camping parking lot is full please park in the nearby Group Picnic parking area. Please call (603) 321-7163 with questions or for more information. Directions: Take NH 101 East (towards the seacoast) from Manchester. Take exit 5 and turn right on NH 107 north. Turn left on NH 27 and then immediately right on NH 156. Go 1.3 miles and turn left on Mountain Rd. Go 2 miles to park entrance. After entering the park, watch for O-signs at the (right) turn for the group camping area.

May 14 Fort Rock event was cancelled because the trails were under water. Will reschedule for another date.
Sun May 14: Fort Rock, Exeter, NH
Courses: W,Y,O,G,R. Registration and starts from 10am to 1pm. No facilities.
Directions: From Exit 9 off of 101 go south on RT 27 which is also Epping Road. Turn left onto Industrial Drive and left, again, onto Commerce Way.
Contact: Deb Humiston, (603) 772-8772