Marmot O’ Cup – June 22/23, 2024 - Cascade Orienteering Cascade Orienteering

Join us for the opening weekend of the 2024 Pacific Northwest Orienteering Festival!

This year we’ll be finishing the Ultimate season (and starting PNWOF2024) with two excellent events at Fisk State Park near Spokane. To make the event even more special, we’ll be debuting two new maps and hosting two National Ranking Events (NREs)!

Location and terrain

Terrain is open pine forest with very detailed rock features in the sprint area. Check out the drone flyover from 2023 to get an aerial preview.

Embargo

To ensure competitive fairness and in accordance with OUSA rules, the race venue is embargoed until the competition, i.e. anyone wishing to be eligible for competitive awards may not enter Fisk State Park (except the parking area, designated training area, and entry road) before the event.

Maps

Sprint map is 1:4,000 scale, mapped to ISSprOM 2019-2 standard. Middle map is 1:10,000, mapped to ISOM 2017-2 standard.

Program

When		What	Where
Fri June 21	park open hours (6:30am-8:00pm)	Self-service training; maps available online	Fisk State Park training area
Fri June 21	morning	Low-key warmup Middle event	Fishtrap Lake
Sat June 22	morning	Forest Sprint Round 1	Fisk State Park
	afternoon	Forest Sprint Round 2	Fisk State Park
	TBD	Social event/sprint awards	TBD
Sun June 23	morning	Middle distance NRE	Fisk State Park
Sun June 23	2pm	Middle/Marmot Cup/Ultimate awards	Fisk State Park

Registration/Prices

Registration for PNWOF2024 will open in March 2024. Registration is through OUSA’s EventReg.

Participation in the Marmot Cup is limited to 150 per day, so sign up early to guarantee a spot.

Find out who’s registered (link provided once registration opens).

Online pre-registration closes Tuesday, June 20 at midnight Pacific Time. A limited number of on-site signups may be available.

Race	Online pre-registration	On-site registration (limited to map supply on hand)
Friday Warmup Middle, Fishtrap Lake	$20 – individuals	$30 – individuals
Friday Warmup Middle, Fishtrap Lake	$20 – groups (+ $6 for each additional group member); each group gets 1 map $2 – additional map	$30 – groups (+ $6 for each additional group member); each group gets 1 map $4 – additional map
Saturday, June 22 – Two Forest Sprints (Round 1 and Round 2) NRE, Fisk State Park	$25 – 20 and under*	$35 – 20 and under*
	$35 – adult*	$50 – adult*
	$25 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)	$35 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)
	$25 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4	$35 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4
Sunday, June 23 – Middle NRE, Fisk State Park	$25 – 20 and under*	$35 – 20 and under*
	$35 – adult*	$50 – adult*
	$25 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)	$35 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)
	$25 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4	$35 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4
*OUSA members receive a discount ($4/day for adults, $2/day for juniors) for competitive classes **18 and over; youth under 18 are free with an adult group leader

COC members – register using volunteer points

If you’re a COC members, you may use volunteer points to pay for a portion of your entry fee (online pre-registration only). Email marmot@cascadeoc.org and ask for a discount code, specifying one event day or both.

Timing system

We will use the SPORTident electronic timing and punching system for all events. All competitors are required to use an SI-Card to participate. If you don’t own your own, sign up to rent one when you register. Contactless (Air+) punching will NOT be used.

Malfunction

If the SI unit fails (you don’t hear a beep or see a flash), use the manual pin punch to punch your map. Before downloading, let the volunteer know what happened and be prepared to show your manual punches.

Start times

All events will have individual pre-assigned start times. Times will be posted on the registration site by Thursday, June 20 at midnight. Recreational classes will start after all competitive participants on that course have started.

Awards

Classes with fewer than 3 participants may be combined with other classes on the same course.

Sprint NRE (two-round total time) – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
Middle NRE – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
Marmot Cup (2-day total time; must participate in all events in the same class) – 1st place in all competitive classes

Child Care

No child care will be provided. However, we will make every effort to accommodate parents who are participating. If you require early, late, or split start times, please request this when you register.

Refund Policy

You may receive a full refund (minus fees) if you cancel by June 10. No refunds will be given after this date.

Race details

Volunteers

Ultimate Orienteer Series Directors: Debbie Newell, Ing Uhlin
Marmot Event Director: Ing Uhlin
Course Designer: Dave Tallent
Mapping: John Brady, Dave Tallent, Ben Brady, Sherri Brady, Ben Conley, Ben Cooper, Jack Barkley, Alexis Leonard, Greta Leonard
Registrar:
Epunch: Debbie Newell
Vetter: Eileen Breseman

Friday, June 21

Schedule (preliminary)

6:30a-8:00p (park open hours) – self-service training at Fisk State Park (training maps available online)
10:o0a-2:30p – Low-key warmup event at Fishtrap Lake (30 miles west of Spokane)
10:00a-2:30p – Marmot check-in and late registration (while map supplies last) at Fishtrap Lake

Saturday, June 22 – Forest Sprints NRE

Event #8/9 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!

The Forest Sprints NRE will include both Round 1 and Round 2. Results and OUSA rankings will be based on your 2-round total time.

Schedule (preliminary)

8:00a – Check-in and on-site registration (while map supplies last) open
9:00-10:00a – starts, Round 1
11:00a – Round 1 courses close
1:00-2:00p – starts, Round 2
3:00p – Round 2 courses close
5:30p – Social gathering (location TBA), including Sprint awards

Courses/Classes

All courses are Sprint format. Results are based on 2-round total time.

Course details will be added when available.

Course	Navigational experience	OUSA Class	Ultimate Series Class
White	Beginner	F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White Recreational White	N/A
Yellow/Orange	Intermediate	F-14, F-16, M-14, M-16 F Yellow/Orange, M Yellow/Orange Recreational Yellow/Orange	F-16, O-16
Brown/Green	Advanced	F-18, F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+, M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown/Green, M Brown/Green Recreational Brown/Green	F-18, F-20, F50+, F70+ O-18, O50+, O70+
Red/Blue	Advanced	F-21+, M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+, M-21+ M Red Recreational Red/Blue	F-21+ O-20, O-21+

Course Notes

Course notes will be provided when available.

Time Limit

In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for each sprint round is 1 hour.

Sunday, June 23 – Middle NRE

Event #9/9 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!

Schedule (preliminary)

8:00a – Check-in and on-site registration (while map supplies last) open
9:00-11:00a – starts
1:30p – courses close
2:00p – Awards: Middle, Marmot Cup, and Ultimate Series

Courses/Classes

All courses are Middle format.

Course details will be added when available.

Course	Navigational experience	OUSA Class	Ultimate Series Class
White	Beginner	F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White Recreational White	N/A
Yellow	Adv Beginner	F-14, M-14 F Yellow, M Yellow Recreational Yellow	N/A
Orange	Intermediate	F-16, M-16 F Orange, M Orange Recreational Orange	F-16, O-16
Brown	Advanced	F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown, M Brown Recreational Brown	F-18, F50+, F70+ O70
Green	Advanced	F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+ F Green, M Green Recreational Green	F-20 O-18, O50+
Red	Advanced	F-21+ M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+ M Red Recreational Red	F-21+ O-20
Blue	Advanced	M-21+	O-21+

Course Notes

Course notes will be provided when available.

Time Limit

In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for the Middle is 2 hours.

Directions

Fisk State Park, 25 miles northwest of Spokane

Turn-by-turn directions:

From the west

From I90, take Exit 264 (Hwy 902, W. Salnave Rd)
Turn left onto W. Salnave Rd and head north
Just north of Medical Lake, turn left onto W. Brooks Rd
Continue as W. Brooks Rd bends 90 degrees to the right and becomes S. Brooks Rd
Continue on S. Brooks Rd to SR2
Turn left onto SR2
In 2 miles, turn right onto S. Wood Rd
Continue on S. Wood Rd for 1 mile, when it becomes N. Wood Rd
Continue on N. Wood Rd for 10 miles, when it bends 90 degrees right and becomes W. Charles Rd
Continue on W. Charles Rd for 4 miles.
Turn left to continue on W. Charles Rd
In 1 mile, turn left onto N. South Bank Rd
In 5 miles, N. South Bank Rd becomes W. South Bank Rd
Continue for 4 miles to Fisk State Park

From the east

From I90, take Exit 277 (Hwy 2 north)
After 3 miles, turn right onto Flint Rd
After 2.2 miles, turn right onto W. Trails Rd
After 1/2 mile, turn left onto N. Old Trails Rd
After 6 miles, turn left onto W. 7 Mile Rd
After 5 miles, turn right onto W. 4 Mound Rd
After 1 mile, turn right onto N. Dover Rd
After 2 miles, turn right onto W. Charles Rd
In 1 mile, turn left onto N. South Bank Rd
In 5 miles, N. South Bank Rd becomes W. South Bank Rd
Continue for 4 miles to Fisk State Park

Parking

Discover Pass Required

You need a Discover Pass to park at Fisk. There is no on-site purchase option, so be sure you purchase the pass in advance. The Discover Pass is good for all state-operated recreation facilities.

You can purchase a Discover Pass at one of the following nearby state facilities ($30 annual or $10/day):

Riverside State Park, Bowl & Pitcher campground, 4427 N Aubrey L White Parkway, Spokane, WA 99205
Riverside State Park main office, 9711 W. Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026

You can also purchase a Discover Pass ($35 annual or $11.50/day) online or in person at many hunting/fishing license vendors or at several retail locations. Check the Discover Pass website for details.

Carpooling

There are about 40 designated parking spots at Fisk, as well as parking along the entrance road. We encourage carpooling, which will not only save on parking fees but alleviate traffic congestion.

Tourist activities

The Spokane area has activities for just about everyone. From hiking, biking, and water sports to art galleries, shopping, golf, and more. Below are just a few suggestions. Get details and more ideas at VisitSpokane.com.

Kayaking on the Spokane River
Hiking at Mount Spokane State Park
Biking on the Centennial Trail
Forest Fire Lookout Museum
Manito Park’s Duncan Gardens
Spokane Falls

Accommodations

Lodging

The closest hotels and motels are in Airway Heights, or Spokane International Airport, approximately 30 miles south of Fisk. Some examples are listed below (inclusion on the list is not a recommendation). There are also multiple smaller motels. AirBnb and Vrbo are also possible options.

Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
Days Inn & Suites Airway Heights
Hampton Inn Spokane
Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
MainStay Suites Spokane Airport
Ramada by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)
Sleep Inn Spokane Airport
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (Spokane Airport)
Wyngate by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)

Camping

Group Camping (no RVs or trailers)

We have reserved a group campsite at Riverside State Park (Bowl & Pitcher – 20 miles, approx. 35 minutes from Fisk) for the following nights. You may sign up for a spot during event registration for any or all nights (cost to be determined):

Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Monday, June 24

No RVs or trailers are allowed in the group camp. However, if you have an RV or trailer, you may book your own individual site (see info below).

Individual Camping – Riverside State Park

If you have an RV or trailer or want an individual campsite, check out the following nearby campgrounds.

Bowl & Pitcher Campground

20 miles, approx. 35 minutes from Fisk
Reservations (select Riverside – Bowl & Pitcher)
RVs, tents, showers

Lake Spokane Campground

29 miles, approx. 45 minutes from Fisk
Reservations (select Lake Spokane)
RVs, tents, showers