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Check the calendar section for current events. HVO schedules events from March to June (spring schedule) and from September to November (fall schedule). Contact HVO via e-mail For questions and information about HVO and orienteering in the NYC/NJ area, contact HVO by e-mail at HVOpresident at aol dot com. HVO phone hot line We are in the process of getting a new hotline number. Update will follow. Postal address Our postal mail goes to: Hudson Valley Orienteering P.O.Box 61 Pleasantville, NY 10570 |
Welcome to HVO's web site HVO is based in the New York metropolitan area. We host orienteering events throughout southern New York and northern New Jersey. Everyone is welcome to participate in our events. 
HVO Members: Time to Renew!HVO membership renewal notices went in the mail last week, so every (almost; see below) member should have theirs by now. This year, the form has changed a bit, and we are asking for two new pieces of information... 1. With expanded use of e-punching expected at HVO events, we are requesting members who own SportIdent E-punching Cards ("SI-cards"), to provide their card number (and those of family members) on the renewal form. The purpose is to reduce the time needed to enter this data into the computer at events. 2. The volunteer activity selections have changed, so we need everybody to take a fresh look at them and check the ones with which you would be interested in helping HVO. No experience needed! If you have not renewed yet, as soon as you're done reading this, please dig out your renewal notice, write in the new info, and mail it, with your check, to our Membership Director, Lyla Meader, at the specified address. Once done, you can forget about it until January 2013! A note to life members, and others whose memberships will not be expiring on Jan 31, 2012... Posted by Guy Sunday, January 22, 2012 (21:06:15)
Help Wanted: Webmaster+HVO's current Webmaster, Bernie Breton, will be taking over the role of E-Punching Coordinator from Alan Young, who stepped down at the end of last season. Our website has served us well over the years, but it's getting a bit long in the tooth -- especially when compared to those of other O-clubs like NEOC, DVOA, and QOC. Therefore, what HVO needs in a new Webmaster, is someone up for the challenge of redeveloping our site, as well as maintaining it. Orienteering clubs tend to have a disproportionate number of web experts among their membership. We hope that ours is no different. So, if you're a web wiz and think you might be up to bring HVO's website into the 21st century, please send an e-mail to: hvopresident AT aol DOT com Posted by Guy Sunday, January 22, 2012 (21:22:55)
Kseniya is an American!HVO offers heartfelt congratulations to 10+ year member Kseniya Popova-Zhyk on earning her United States of America Citizenship on Friday, January 6, 2012! ...and her Mom, Nadezhda, is not far behind! Citizenship is particularly significant for orienteers, because only citizens can represent their country in World Orienteering Championship events. Posted by Guy Sunday, January 08, 2012 (01:31:01)
O in Sports Illustrated: CSU's Ali Crocker!HVO congratulates Team USA member Allison Crocker for her appearance in Sports Illustrated. Ali and the sport of orienteering were included in the November 21 issue, in the "Faces in the Crowd" section. If you did not get a copy, the article can be viewed here (Ali is the 5th "face"). CSU = Cambridge Sports Union, an orienteering (mostly) club in the Boston, MA, area. Update (1/05/12): The honors keep piling up for Ali... Besides being named Orienteering USA's Athlete of the Year for 2011, she is also the International Orienteering Federation's Athlete of the Month for January 2012. More information on Ali's accomplishments, including links to articles, can be found here. Posted by Guy Friday, November 18, 2011 (01:42:02)
O on the RadiO: NPR's "Only A Game"Only A Game, a program produced by WBUR (90.9 fm), Boston's National Public Radio station, visited the U.S. Middle Orienteering Championships, on October 22nd. The broadcast was aired Saturday, November 19, 2011. To read a transcript of the piece, or listen to the recorded broadcast, please go here. OUSA's "Only A Game" page Posted by Guy Thursday, November 17, 2011 (00:13:34)
The HVO-DVOA Dual: DVOA Romps, 127-55HVO took quite a shellacking at the hands of our southwestern neighbors at the 2011 HVO/DVOA Dual Event. It was held on Sunday, November 27, on DVOA's Star Village map, which includes most of Lehigh University's land, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. With 65 starts for DVOA versus 22 for HVO, we were outnumbered by almost 3 to 1. Of the 15 categories used for Dual scoring (in which at least one club had runners), HVO was unrepresented in six, while DVOA was only lacking in one. On the bright side, though, we only got swept (opponent taking the top three of the six scoring places) in one category, Green male, were within 2 points on Brown (if yours truly had been only 8 seconds faster, it would have been a tie!), and were only 4 points back on Red. Also, everybody benefited from pleasant weather and well designed courses, in quite challenging terrain. The outcome continues a pattern of home club victories that goes all the way back to 1999. It also means that the coveted HVO-DVOA Plaque will return to DVOA. Looking ahead to 2012, HVO is scheduled to host the Dual on Sunday, November 18, at a venue to be determined -- most likely in New Jersey. Photos from the event can be found here. Details of the Dual competition scoring, can be found here. Full event results, plus links to split times, RouteGadget and Splitalyzer, can be found here. For recent (2000-2010) Dual Event history and information on the scoring system, please go here. Posted by Guy Saturday, December 03, 2011 (14:06:18)
HVO JROTC champs & Local meet - November 19, 2011Great turn-out and beautiful, fast woods Clear Lake, Durland Scout Reservation, Putnam Valley, NY About 225 people gathered to run the nine courses set by Bob Bullions on the Clear Lake map on a chilly but beautiful fall day. These included a very large number of event helpers: Bob Bullions: course setter; George and Betsy Hawes, meet directors; Dave Webber, Nadya Popova, Judy Dickinson: starts; Liz Chiera: refreshments; Annette and Bill Borowitz: regular registration; Neil Dobbs, West Point Cadets: JROTC starts, JROTC registration, instruction; Teo Wallberg: results; Gwen Hawes, Daryl Provost: set up/clean up; Dave, George, Betsy, and Gwen: control pick-up; JROTC leaders: JROTC results. Many thanks to all who helped make this such a good day for all and to Westchester-Putnam Boy Scout Council for letting us use the camp for the event. Five schools participated in this year’s JROTC event. The competition courses for these teams were enhanced white and yellow in length and difficulty. Congratulations to all! O’Neill High School (O’Neill HS) captured the overall trophy, Valley Central High School (VCHS) second and Washingtonville HS (WHS) third. North Rockland High School (NRHS) and Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) also participated. The Eastern States Interscholastic Championships are in Kentucky in the spring… anyone interested? Starts: 122 Participants: 225 For full results, please go here. Note: 54 Posted by Daniel Sunday, November 20, 2011 (18:19:37)
HVO Event Report: Ward Pound Ridge - November 12, 2011Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Cross River, Westchester County, NY Saturday, November 12, 2011 Event Director: Geof Connor Course Setter: Chris Cassone Weather: “In contrast to the previous week, the weather was perfect for orienteering: Crisp, dry and sunny.” Helpers: “Thanks to Caroline Banks and friend for help in picking up controls, and to Neil Dobbs for beginner instruction.” Starts: 45 Participants: 83 Numbers were down for the recent Ward Pound Ridge meet, although the weather was perfect. There were 83 participants with many of these in small groups. The upside was that there were many first timers, quite a few of whom attempted the more difficult courses, including one first time couple who did white, then yellow and then helped in control pickup. Hopefully this will lead to new members. The woods were clear, but the blow downs from the storms caused a few detours, leading to some long times. The top finishers in most groups, however, indicated that the courses were ‘about right’. As usual, the Trailside Museum staff were very helpful; it is a tragedy that this (and other nature museums) in Westchester are slated to be closed in the New Year unless the new Westchester Executive can be persuaded to revisit the budget. If you are a Westchester resident I hope you will raise your voice against the closings. -- Geof Connor For full results, please go here. Posted by Guy Saturday, November 19, 2011 (04:14:16)
Board of Directors Meeting - November 5, 2011The HVO Board of Directors met on the afternoon of Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Ringwood State Park. A brief summary of major actions taken follows: The Board was expanded from 5 to 6 Directors. Neil Dobbs and Betsy Hawes were appointed to the Board until the next general election. Guy Olsen was confirmed as President and Bob Bullions as Vice President until the next general election. Neil was also appointed as Mapping Director through July 2012. In addition, 10 other HVO members were appointed / reappointed to Club volunteer positions. We are now looking for a new Treasurer, as Ellen Stibler will be stepping down at the 2012 Annual General Meeting, after 17(!) years of service. In recognition of their service to HVO, Past President, Daniel Schaublin, and Ellen were each awarded a Lifetime Membership. All HVO members are welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings. Posted by Guy Monday, November 07, 2011 (05:47:48)
HVO Event Report: Ringwood - November 5, 2011Ringwood State Park, Ringwood Township, Passaic County, NJ Saturday, November 5, 2011 Event Director: George Hawes Course Setter: Craig Weber Perfect weather for return to Shepherd Lake It was a beautiful day for orienteering! There was a bit of wind coming off the lake, but once in the woods the weather was perfect. Day of event helpers: Betsy Hawes (instruction), JJ Murphy (registration), Bob Bullions (finish and results) and there were several helpers with control pick up. 4 out of 5 groups who tried the White Course, went on to complete the Yellow as well. An HVO Board of Directors meeting was held in the afternoon. A summary of actions taken can be found in a separate article. Starts: 55 Participants: 79 For results, please go here. Posted by Daniel Monday, November 07, 2011 (01:21:04)
HVO Event Report: Lake Welch Beach - October 2, 2011Lake Welch Beach Harriman State Park, New York. Sunday, October 2, 2011 Event Director: Guy Olsen Course Setter: Nadya Popova Weather: Mid 50s, partly sunny. Helpers: Betsy Hawes, Kseniya Popova, Bjorn & Teo Walberg, Dave Webber Starts: 31 Participants: 40 This HVO local event was held concurrently with the Hudson Highlander / Lowlander, and also provided recreational courses for those accompanying Highlander / Lowlander participants. For full results, please go here. Posted by Guy Saturday, December 10, 2011 (00:35:13)
Hudson Highlander XVI -- ResultsHudson Highlander & Lowlander: Well done Here are the results of the Hudson Highlander as PDF and as Excel spreadsheet Congratulations to the winners and everybody else who made it through this long and tough course! Many thanks to the cooks & helpers and the course setters & organizers. More details will follow... Starts/Participants: 83 (50 High, 33 Low) Posted by Daniel Tuesday, October 04, 2011 (05:23:54)
Need More O? Look to Our NeighborsFall 2011 orienteering continues a bit longer for HVO's neighboring clubs... Sunday, December 4, 2011 WCOC -- Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area Burlington, CT (north of Waterbury) For event information, please go here. DVOA -- Ridley Creek State Park Media, Delaware County, PA For event information, please go here. Sunday, December 11, 2011 DVOA -- Brandywine Creek State Park North of Wilmington, New Castle Cty, DE For event information, please go here. Posted by Guy Thursday, December 01, 2011 (07:37:07)
Results: The HVO-DVOA Dual EventResults are here. Split Times are here. Dual Competition Scoring: TBD (But it's not looking too good for HVO...) To enter your route in RouteGadget, please go here. Check out Splitalyzer here. Posted by Guy Monday, November 28, 2011 (09:16:58)
Help Wanted: E-Punching CoordinatorHVO's E-Punching Coordinator, Alan Young, who put together our e-punching equipment set, starting from scratch, will be stepping down at the end of this season. Several HVOers would like to see e-punching become a standard feature at our events. We have already begun to augment our corps of event site e-punch computer operators, so some progress is being made in that direction. Whoever succeeds Alan, though, will have to pick up this ball and run with it. If you're a tech / computer wiz and think you might be interested in doing just that, please send an e-mail to: hvopresident AT aol DOT com Posted by Guy Thursday, November 24, 2011 (03:19:58)
2011 HVO/DVOA Dual Event: Defend the Plaque!!!This year's HVO/DVOA Dual Event is an "away meet", to be held this Sunday, November 27, 2011. It will be hosted by the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association (DVOA), our neighboring O-club to the south. The venue is their Star Village map, just south of the Lehigh University main campus, in Bethlehem, PA -- about 15 miles from the I-78 bridge over the Delaware River. The Dual Event -- a friendly interclub competition -- has been held annually since 1983. A scoring system is used to determine the "winning" club based on results of the respective club members. That club gets its name immortalized on the coveted HVO-DVOA Plaque, and then keeps it until the next Dual Event. Having won in 2010, HVO will be defending the Plaque at this event. Help HVO defend the Plaque!! Since 2000, the "home" club has won every Dual Event. (see link to history below) DVOA is the largest O-club in the USA and can be expected to show up in force on their "home" map. However, although Star Village is not particularly close to HVO's membership, it is also a bit farther away from much of DVOA's membership. Therefore, we might have a chance to overcome the home-terrain advantage. However, to do so we will need a strong turnout on every course, especially by our women and juniors. Even if you are not very fast, just finishing a course can help HVO's chances! For full information, including course details, event details and directions, please go here. For recent (2000-2010) Dual Event history and information on the scoring system, please go here. Posted by Guy Thursday, November 24, 2011 (02:12:00)
The HVO-DVOA Dual Event: Trash Talk from DVOA!So much for "friendly" competition... Check out this quote from the DVOA event page: "Once again it is time to show HVO who is boss around here. We are showcasing one of our more technical maps, so we need everyone to come out and prove [sic] how it should be done." Want to make them eat their words? Want to show DVOA how it should be done? Read on... [PSSST! This is all tongue-in-cheek!] Posted by Guy Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (22:34:38)
This Week's HVO Event: Durland Scout ReservationHVO's next local event is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at Durland (formerly Clear Lake) Scout Reservation, in Putnam Valley, Putnam County, NY. It will also serve as the annual Hudson Valley JROTC Championships, as well as be HVO's final "home" event for 2011. Courses: White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Red and Blue (beginner through advanced skill levels) Please note that registration and starts will be earlier than usual: 10am-12pm. JROTC competition starts will begin at 9:45 AM after instruction and registration. Since nearby parking will be limited, carpooling is highly encouraged. For further information, including course details and directions, please go here. Posted by Guy Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (21:48:22)
More-O at Quail HillDVOA's Quail Hill event on Sunday is not too far a drive for many HVOers and, together with Ward Pound Ridge, would make for a great O-weekend! Plus the weather promises to be nice (again) -- sunny and low 60's. More information can be found here. Posted by Guy Saturday, November 12, 2011 (00:42:45)
For the "off season"...a ski swap! At TOEC, Fahnestock State Park, NYSki Swap will be held at Taconic Outdoor Education Center in Fahnestock State Park on Sunday, November 13th from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. See the Schedule for more information, and/or this flyer. Posted by betsy Thursday, November 03, 2011 (01:12:57)
Next HVO Event: Ringwood State Park (It's ON!)HVO's next local event is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, at Ringwood State Park, in Ringwood Township, Passaic County, NJ. Despite the too-early snow storm of last weekend this event is STILL happening! After a many-years absence, we will be returning to the Shepherd Lake section of Ringwood State Park. Courses of all levels will be offered. For the more information, including course details and directions, please go here. Posted by Guy Wednesday, November 02, 2011 (18:42:45)
Next HVO Event: Ward Pound Ridge (Rescheduled)The Ward Pound Ridge event that was postponed from Sunday, October 30, has been recheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2011. Full event information, including course details, directions, and special fee provisions can be found here. Posted by betsy Saturday, October 29, 2011 (02:11:53)
Next HVO Event: Ward Pound Ridge ReservationHVO's next local event is scheduled for Saturday, November 12, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, in Cross River, Westchester County, NY. Courses: White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Red The central portion of the map, south of Boutonville Road (the road on which you enter the park), will be used for all courses, with Red going farther south. Both start and finish will be at the Trailside Museum. The course setter advises that, although Hurricane Irene and the other storms have produced blowdowns throughout the park, none will impede most course legs. The forest itself should be lightning fast for most. The leaves were 80% down as of Nov 10, and visibility was excellent. Saturday is forecast to be dry but cool – perfect for orienteering! Helpers are still needed, especially early (10:45). Please email Geof at ghckat AT Yahoo DOT com, if you can help out before or after running. For further information, including course details, directions and special fee provisions, please go here. Posted by Guy Tuesday, October 04, 2011 (03:42:51)
Local Event this Sunday, October 2: Lake WelchAn HVO Local Event will be held concurrently with the Hudson Highlander / Lowlander, at the Lake Welch area, in Harriman State Park, New York. This event will also serve to provide recreational courses for those accompanying Highlander / Lowlander participants. Beginners and families will have the opportunity to run or hike beginner to intermediate level courses, as well as observe several passages of the Highlander and the Lowlander racers, and the finishes of both. More information can be found here. Posted by Guy Saturday, October 01, 2011 (08:13:59)
Orange County Senior Games ResultsAbout 20 Orange County Seniors turned out for our second 2011 NOD meet at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum on Monday, September 19th. After a game of Map Symbol Bingo and a map walk with one of the instructors (George Hawes, Betsy Hawes, Bob Bullions, and Karen Castioni, maps were copied and the intrepid seniors set out on their courses. Walter Johnston and Kathleen Davis set the standard on White with a time of 22:36. The Dorothy Free Group finished in 47:30, Wilma Joyce's group in 48:12, Alan Moole's group in 49:00, and Michelle and Fran in 51:15. Walter and Kathleen will have to try yellow next year! Chick and Karen Thomas finished on yellow in 34:55. JJ Murphey, after helping set up, tried a yellow and improved her personal best. It was fun to have a new location for our 4th annual Senior O, so we thank the museum staff! The weather couldn't have been much better, either. Posted by betsy Monday, September 19, 2011 (21:24:59)
2011 NOD & HVO local meet at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, September 18, 2011Great turn out at NOD It was a perfect day for orienteering: temperatures in the 60’s, sunny and the weather was matched by a great turnout for National Orienteering Day. Meet directors and course setters: George and Betsy Hawes Helpers: Bill Shannon, Bob Bullions, Jamie Kamlet, Chris Lee, Ed Hicks Special thanks to the museum for co-sponsoring the event; the location was gorgeous. We had several large groups (JROTC, West Point Cadets, Boy Scouts, Jewish Outdoor Club, boy scouts and girl scouts) , several families, and some individuals. It was really fun to see so many experienced orienteers as well. Congratulations to Jon Atkin, winner of the NOD prize of a year’s membership in Orienteering USA!! For results, click here. Posted by Daniel Sunday, September 18, 2011 (22:09:45)
Change of venue for JROTC Champs and local meetBecause of storm damage from the hurricane, the Nov 19th local meet and JROTC championship has been changed to Durland Scout Reservation. See the Schedule for directions. Courses to be offered will be posted at a later time. Posted by betsy Tuesday, September 13, 2011 (22:46:34)
Hudson Highlander XVI - October 2, 2011Hudson Highlander / Lowlander Lake Welch, Harriman State Park, NY HVO's signature, annual, metric-marathon length (26.2 km) orienteering and trail running race. Registration is now CLOSED! The Highlander (and 12.8 km Lowlander) webpage can be found here. Content of "virtual" Event Notes e-mail... Posted by Daniel Thursday, September 08, 2011 (18:05:11)
Help needed for local meetsHelpers needed for local meets: September 18 – NOD Event: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Kenridge Farm, Cornwall, NY. This will be on an updated map – courses W, Y, Or, Green. George and Betsy Hawes course setting. Also for September 19 for Orange County Senior Games, same location. November 5 - Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, NJ. This will be on the original Shepherd Lake Map. Craig Weber is course setter. November 19 - Clear Lake Scout Reservation (nka Durland S. R.), Putnam Valley, Putnam Co, NY. This will be the JROTC Champs as well as a local meet. Bob Bullions is course setter. Please volunteer to help – contact us at 845-496-5230 before 9 PM or email to bnghawes at gmail dot com. Soon? We can’t do it alone! Betsy and George Posted by betsy Wednesday, August 31, 2011 (18:46:17)
Time for changeHVO President retires The current president of HVO, Daniel Schaublin, has announced that he retires from his position as HVO president by June 30, 2011. He intends to spend more time in the woods and less time answering e-mails. He thanks the HVO members who collaborated at the Surebridge Challenge (2007), at the Hudson Highlanders of the last years and while dealing with the daily club business. We will need to elect a new president and at least two new board members soon. Posted by Daniel Friday, July 01, 2011 (03:50:15) |
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