CNYO - SNOWGAINE XIII, March 2009

	Central New York Orienteering
	SNOWGAINE XIII
	Updated: 02/04/2009	Sponsored by: www.LightLink.com

CNYO Gaining Trifecta Cup — Event #1
SNOWGAINE XIII
Day 1: Highland Forest County Park, Fabius, NY
Day 2: The Nordic Center at Hope Lake, Virgil, NY
Saturday-Sunday, March 7-8, 2009
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A ROGAINE-style event for winter hosted by CNYO, spread over two 7-hour days. You and your partner(s) visit a series of controls of varying point values by foot, skis, sled, snowshoes.... etc. Start is at 8:30 am Saturday and 9:00 am Sunday. All teams must finish by 3:30 pm Sat. and 4:00 pm Sun. or suffer severe penalties. Warm refreshments will be provided at Home Base each day.

WHERE: Home Base for Day 1 is Skyline Lodge @ Highland Forest in Fabius, NY. Located on the park road. Home Base for Day 2 is The Nordic Center @ Hope Lake in Virgil, NY. Located on Clute Road off Rt. 392 south of Cortland, NY, the Nordic Center is the XC ski area across from the Greek Peak downhill area. Detailed directions posted on CNYO web site.

MAP: Day 1 is Highland Forest, a 1:15,000 standard orienteering map. Day 2 is a segment of The State Forests of Southern Cortland County Rogaine map with a scale of 1:15,000 map.

FEES: $40.00 PER PERSON pre-entry. $50.00 PER PERSON day of event. You must pre-register by March 2 to ensure a pre-marked map. No entries accepted after 8 am Saturday, March 7.

RULES:

All teams must be made up of two or more individuals.
Members of each team must remain together at all times for safety.
Teams can use ANY mode of non-motorized personal winter transportation they deem suitable.
All equipment must remain with competitors at all times while competing.
Teams must return to Home Base on Sat. by 3:30 pm or will be penalized with a delayed restart on Sun. of three times the amount overtime (i.e., 4:00 pm return on Sat. equates to a 10:30am restart Sun.).
Teams must finish Sunday by 4:00 pm or suffer "significant" point loss penalties.
Any team returning to Home Base on either day later than 4:30pm will be disqualified.
Teams must carry appropriate nourishment and liquids to compete in a cold weather endurance event. The only Aid station will be at Home Base.
Meet officials reserve the right to cancel or shorten the duration of this event AT ANY TIME due to extreme weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below for a listing of area hotels or check our website.

CATEGORIES: Teams will be classified as MEN, WOMEN, COED, or MASTERS (all over 45).

REGISTRATION: Send fee and the completed form, one for EACH member of your team, to:
Barbara Dominie - 3378 Pine Hill Road - Marathon, NY 13803.

Notice: Hypothermia and frostbite are two real dangers possibly facing competitors. Organizers reserve the right to terminate a competitor's participation if he/she appears to be suffering from exposure to the cold with either hypothermia or frostbite. It is required that competitors bring any food and liquids with them that they might need during this long distance event.