March 17, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
Come join us for the next event in the Ultimate Orienteer Series on Saturday March 29. The event will be held at the Summit Trails/Rock Creek Natural Area in Maple Valley.
The format for this event is a Score-O, an event with a mass start and the goal to visit as many controls as you can within the given time limit (there are point penalties for returning late). Each control on a Score-O course is worth a specified number of points. Generally, the more difficult controls (because of their navigational difficulty or distance from the start) are worth more points than easier controls. Choose the Short (60 min) or the Long (75 min) course based on the age class if you want to get points in the Ultimate Season Standing. Beware that some controls are specific to the Short or the Long course and not valid on both courses. A Beginner point-t0-point course will also be offered.
More info about the event here. Register for the event here. Many volunteer jobs are still unfilled and we need you so please volunteer here.
February 14, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
OUSA recently announced the 2025 National Team. A record 13 COC members were named. Jessica Colleran, Eric Bone, Grace Zoppi, and Mathew Rogers were named to the Performance Team. Ben Cooper, Danny Buchholz, Greta Leonard, Sophie Howes, Jackson Rupe, David Rogers, Ben Conley, Zariah Zosel, and Ben Brady were named to the Junior Team. All 13 are active or past WIOL participants. Read the announcement here. Congrats to all! COC is so proud of all of you!
February 6, 2025 by Mike Schuh
Update: as of Monday afternoon (February 10th) the venue was mostly clear of snow. Expect cold weather at the event, please dress accordingly.
The last Winter Wednesday event will be February 12th at Jackson Park Golf Course (https://cascadeoc.org/event/winter-wednesday-3-jackson-park-golf-course/). Registration is now open and will close at 11:59 PM Tuesday evening, February 11th.
World champion Thierry Gueorgiou: “I do night orienteering because it makes me better.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVcdD9yIO3I) Be like Thierry.
– Mike Schuh
February 3, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
Get registered for WL #7 at Fire Mountain happening this Saturday, February 8 in Mount Vernon. Registration closes Wednesday, February 5th at 11:59pm. Register here. More info here. Volunteer here.
January 23, 2025 by Ing Uhlin
New events are coming fast and furiously!
Registration is open until Tuesday Jan 28 11:59 pm for Winter Wednesday #2 at N Seatac Park on Jan 29 evening. Event info here.
Registration is open until Wednesday Jan 29 11:59 pm for Winter League #3 at Soaring Eagle on Feb 1 morning. Event info here.
Register here for both events!
Not enough orienteering events on your calendar? Check the COC event list for more events.
January 21, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
Don’t forget to register for WL #6 at Ft Ebey happening this Saturday January 25th. Registration closes 1/22 at 11:59pm. More info here. Register here. Volunteer here.
January 11, 2025 by Mike Schuh
The first Winter Wednesday event will be this week, January 15th, at Lynnwood Golf Course. Registration will close at 11:59 PM Tuesday evening, January 14th.
World champion Thierry Gueorgiou: “I do night orienteering because it makes me better.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVcdD9yIO3I) Be like Thierry.
– Mike Schuh
January 7, 2025 by Michelle Kastner
Get registered now for WL #5 happening Jan 11th at Big Finn Hill Park. We will open up more start times on Wednesday mid-day if you don’t see a time to sign up for. More info here. Register here. Registration closes Wednesday Jan 8th at 11:59pm.
December 30, 2024 by Will Enger
Over the years, many juniors from Cascade OC and WIOL have been a part of OUSA’s Junior National Team, including numerous members of the current squad. Are you (or your teenage orienteer) interested in joining the Junior Team, and possibly even working your way toward earning a place on the Senior Team? Applications for the 2025 National Team are now open! Submit your application now to be considered for the Junior, Performance, or Elite squads. The deadline is January 12th, 2025. More information at the link below.
National Team applications now open!
December 16, 2024 by Michelle Kastner
New start location for a return to Hamlin Park on Saturday, December 21st. Don’t miss the fun. Run off those holiday cookies early. More info here. Register here, no later than Wednesday the 18th at 11:59pm.
