Orienteering is a navigational sport. Using a highly detailed map, participants seek to locate controls (markers) in a specific order within the course, all within the least amount of time! It involves navigational strategy and skill-building, and it's easy to get started!

Flexible start times will be offered to accommodate all participants. Upon arrival and check-in (between 3:30-5:00 pm), individuals will be offered a brief orientation training according to their experience level. Once complete, they will be free to complete the course of their choice!

3:30 pm Check-in Opens (at Picnic Table Area 2, near the Track Field)

4:00 pm Courses Open

5:00 pm Check-in Closes

6:00 pm Courses Close

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by October 8th. We will provide maps based on pre-registration, plus a limited number of maps available for those registering onsite.

3 Course Options: The courses vary in degrees of difficulty that are suitable for all. No experience is required! Small group orientation sessions will be held on-site after check-in.

Equipment: Maps and punch cards will be provided. A compass is useful but not needed.

Recommended: We recommend bringing water, snacks, and comfortable shoes.

Insurance: If you are coming as a school/organization, you will be asked to provide your certificate of insurance upon registration. If you are arriving independently, insurance will be provided through Orienteering USA.

Suggested Donation: Please consider supporting the Orienteering Team at CRLS to defray event costs. Donate via Venmo @FOCA-CRLS-Cambridge and write "for OTeam" in the note. If prompted, phone digits are 0338. Alternatively, bring cash or a check made out to Friends of Cambridge Athletics and indicate "for OTeam" in the memo line.

Danehy Park is accessible via public transportation: 74, 75, 78, and 83 bus lines, and it is walking distance from the Porter and Davis Square T-stations.

There are also 3 available parking lots at the park:

• New Street (Map: 42.389908, -71.138576)

• Field Street (Map: 42.387221, -71.137817) 

• 99 Sherman Street (smaller lot)