Discussion: 2008 Western Canadian Champs
in: Western Canadian Orienteering Championship 2008 (Jun 27–30, 2008 - Calgary, Canada)
Nov 27, 2007 1:36 PM
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AZ:
The Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club will be hosting the 2008 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships the last weekend of June in and around Sundre Alberta, about a 90 min drive NW of Calgary.
Since July 1st Canada Day next year falls on a Tuesday we are calling this weekend of June the Canada Day long weekend. The 2008 WCOC's are scheduled from Saturday June 28 to Monday June 30 with a fun event held the Friday evening June 27 for those of you who arrive the night before.
All the championship events are being run on brand new maps, never used for any other event before. The Middle & Long distances will be on a new map called Coyote Canyon, and the Sprint on a map in the town of Sundre itself. Running on great new maps should be enough by itself to draw you to come to this meet, but there's more. We're in the midst of arranging a lodging site that can suit everyone - including options for bedrooms in a lodge, cabins which can accomodate families, and even space for those that simply want to camp. AND it's probably less than a 10 minute drive from the main Coyote Canyon map itself.
And there will be even more news to come - but we have to save something in reserve. So if you already have bought your 2008 calendar make sure today you mark this weekend reserved for the WCOC's in Sundre. And if you are waiting to get a new calendar under the Christmas tree, you better write in this date as soon as you unwrap it.
Stay tuned for more over the coming months.
Since July 1st Canada Day next year falls on a Tuesday we are calling this weekend of June the Canada Day long weekend. The 2008 WCOC's are scheduled from Saturday June 28 to Monday June 30 with a fun event held the Friday evening June 27 for those of you who arrive the night before.
All the championship events are being run on brand new maps, never used for any other event before. The Middle & Long distances will be on a new map called Coyote Canyon, and the Sprint on a map in the town of Sundre itself. Running on great new maps should be enough by itself to draw you to come to this meet, but there's more. We're in the midst of arranging a lodging site that can suit everyone - including options for bedrooms in a lodge, cabins which can accomodate families, and even space for those that simply want to camp. AND it's probably less than a 10 minute drive from the main Coyote Canyon map itself.
And there will be even more news to come - but we have to save something in reserve. So if you already have bought your 2008 calendar make sure today you mark this weekend reserved for the WCOC's in Sundre. And if you are waiting to get a new calendar under the Christmas tree, you better write in this date as soon as you unwrap it.
Stay tuned for more over the coming months.
Nov 27, 2007 9:22 PM
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Looked it up on MapQuest. Tempting. Pretty close to Banff as well.
Hmmm, is Sundre large enough to handle the Sprint distances? :)
Hmmm, is Sundre large enough to handle the Sprint distances? :)
Nov 28, 2007 12:18 AM
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Adrian is probably too young to remember this but Sundre was the host community for the 1987 Canadian Championships. It was a fabulous event held in the terrain of Pioneer Lodge, just west of town.
The Town of Sundre were great hosts as they got behind the event donating town pins and other supplies. The event got next to top billing in the local paper only surpassed by news of Tammy Van Tighem of Carstairs winning the title of Blonde D'Aqutaine Queen for 1987. Now before any feminists protest too loudly Blonde D'Aqutaine is a breed of cattle. Tammy and her runner-up were noted as avid Blonde D'Aqutaine promoters.
As I remember it a fun orienteering score event was held in the town itself using a Chamber of Commerce street map. With all the streets and rear yard lanes, the ball park and rodeo grounds they will have no problem staging a challenging sprint event.
The event was more noteworthy in Canadian orienteering circles as it ended Ted de St Croix's 11 year consecutive run as Canadian Men's Elite champion. Ted bounced back to win many more titles since then.
Here's some trivia questions: If not Ted who won the COC men's elite title that year? Who won the women's? And here's an easy one: who won the H-35 title?
The Town of Sundre were great hosts as they got behind the event donating town pins and other supplies. The event got next to top billing in the local paper only surpassed by news of Tammy Van Tighem of Carstairs winning the title of Blonde D'Aqutaine Queen for 1987. Now before any feminists protest too loudly Blonde D'Aqutaine is a breed of cattle. Tammy and her runner-up were noted as avid Blonde D'Aqutaine promoters.
As I remember it a fun orienteering score event was held in the town itself using a Chamber of Commerce street map. With all the streets and rear yard lanes, the ball park and rodeo grounds they will have no problem staging a challenging sprint event.
The event was more noteworthy in Canadian orienteering circles as it ended Ted de St Croix's 11 year consecutive run as Canadian Men's Elite champion. Ted bounced back to win many more titles since then.
Here's some trivia questions: If not Ted who won the COC men's elite title that year? Who won the women's? And here's an easy one: who won the H-35 title?
Nov 28, 2007 12:44 AM
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I made my guesses before I looked it up, and I got F21 right (pretty easy) as well as M35, of course, but my guess for M21 was actually the second-place finisher (Ted was 3rd!). The M21 winner, in retrospect, should have been obvious. Ted doesn't appear to have had a disaster either day, but the winner had a commanding victory on Day 1.
Nov 28, 2007 12:49 AM
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I didn't think anyone would get F21. She had only a few years as an 'elite orienteer'. She was back at the COC's with her family this year.
Nov 28, 2007 1:16 AM
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Did the dude who ended Ted's streak have facial hair back then? He wasn't from up north at that time I don't think.
Hopefully somewhere I still have my M12 bronze medal from 87. I can also remember it was a pretty chilly summer.
Hopefully somewhere I still have my M12 bronze medal from 87. I can also remember it was a pretty chilly summer.
Nov 28, 2007 3:05 AM
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JPDB:
This was just our event teaser, our web-site isn't ready yet but should be up in the next couple of weeks & we'll let you know when it is.
I did come across a cool fact when looking for the 1987 COC results - one of our 2008 course planners was the very first men's winner of the Western Champs back in 1979.
WCOC History
and here;s the List of WCOC Winners
I did come across a cool fact when looking for the 1987 COC results - one of our 2008 course planners was the very first men's winner of the Western Champs back in 1979.
WCOC History
and here;s the List of WCOC Winners
May 3, 2008 11:39 PM
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JPDB:
We've kept you waiting for information - but the wait is over.
Our web-site for the 2008 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships is now up - and Registration is open.
Canada Day Long Weekend (June 27-30) at Sundre Alberta - 90 minutes north of Calgary.
It should be a fantastic weekend for orienteers - the biggest event in western canada in 2008 that you won't want to miss.
The meet web-site is http://www.orienteeringalberta.ca/wcoc2008
Here's why you should come....
3 Official events - COF Sanctioned A-Meet
4 Fun Events
Brand New Maps & Excellent Terrain
All Inclusive Accomodation & Meals
BBQ Banquet
Fun People
Live Timing Controls
Family Friendly
... And Registration Fees that can't be beat !
Check out the meet web-site. Along with usual stuff - it has:
map samples
sample terrain photos
and even a short orienteering video (we wanted it to be longer but it was cut short - you'll see why...)
Come out to WCOC 2008 and let's howl at the moon together.
Our web-site for the 2008 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships is now up - and Registration is open.
Canada Day Long Weekend (June 27-30) at Sundre Alberta - 90 minutes north of Calgary.
It should be a fantastic weekend for orienteers - the biggest event in western canada in 2008 that you won't want to miss.
The meet web-site is http://www.orienteeringalberta.ca/wcoc2008
Here's why you should come....
3 Official events - COF Sanctioned A-Meet
4 Fun Events
Brand New Maps & Excellent Terrain
All Inclusive Accomodation & Meals
BBQ Banquet
Fun People
Live Timing Controls
Family Friendly
... And Registration Fees that can't be beat !
Check out the meet web-site. Along with usual stuff - it has:
map samples
sample terrain photos
and even a short orienteering video (we wanted it to be longer but it was cut short - you'll see why...)
Come out to WCOC 2008 and let's howl at the moon together.
May 4, 2008 6:37 AM
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JPDB:
Coyote Canyon - thus the 'howl at the moon' reference.
The story behind the map name. We had a temporary name for the map when it was being made but it was fairly generic and actually misleading location-wise ( a name of a town in the area but not too close). We (the meet organizers) had a meeting with the landowners and asked them what they called the area - they said they didn't really have one. So just on a whim we asked them what they called the big canyon/gulch on the map and they said 'Coyote Canyon'. We just had to laugh because we knew that name was it - no second thoughts. Not only did we have a cool map name , but we also had our theme for the WCOC's.
The story behind the map name. We had a temporary name for the map when it was being made but it was fairly generic and actually misleading location-wise ( a name of a town in the area but not too close). We (the meet organizers) had a meeting with the landowners and asked them what they called the area - they said they didn't really have one. So just on a whim we asked them what they called the big canyon/gulch on the map and they said 'Coyote Canyon'. We just had to laugh because we knew that name was it - no second thoughts. Not only did we have a cool map name , but we also had our theme for the WCOC's.
May 5, 2008 7:59 PM
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Looks great. I will be there. I don't want to rattle the organizers but let's hope there are no dog legs.
May 6, 2008 6:13 AM
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JPDB:
That's actually the first time for that crack. You're a Wile E. one Ross.
May 28, 2008 8:44 AM
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JPDB:
Here's a update on the Western Canadian Orienteering Championships being held June 27-30th.
Only a few weeks left to register before the price change goes into effect on June 10th.
The Sprint distance event will count in the North American Sprint Series.Since it is an A-meet and a regional championship, winners will receive 40 points.
Details on the Sprint Challenge event that follows the championship Sprint will come very soon. You won't want to leave the WCOC early and miss this unique event. It looks like it will also count in the Sprint Series. Two sprint series events in one day....
Check out the new preview video for Coyote Canyon - the location for the middle & long distance events. You can watch it on the WCOC Web-site or directly on Youtube at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa20dtRXiV4
Since no one has ever orienteered on this map before, we thought we'd give you a little taste of what to expect at the WCOC. Some people have asked if Coyote Canyon is anyway like the Fallen Timbers map used in APOC 2002 - watching this video will answer that question. Coyote Canyon is highly runnable with much of the forest being mapped as white. Our mappers described Coyote Canyon as 'astonishing terrain'.
And after watching that video - you might want to pick up a few pointers and practice your coyote howls and barks. Saturday night at WCOC we will hold a Coyote Howling Contest to see who has connected with nature the most during their day running at Coyote Canyon.
Serious competitors can armchair train through the following links :
National Geographic Coyote Page
Coyotes at an animal sanctuary in Nevada
Coulterville Coyote Howl competition in California to show that the organizers haven't lost their minds.
WCOC Web-Site http://www.orienteeringalberta.ca/wcoc2008
e-mail wcoc2008@shaw.ca
Only a few weeks left to register before the price change goes into effect on June 10th.
The Sprint distance event will count in the North American Sprint Series.Since it is an A-meet and a regional championship, winners will receive 40 points.
Details on the Sprint Challenge event that follows the championship Sprint will come very soon. You won't want to leave the WCOC early and miss this unique event. It looks like it will also count in the Sprint Series. Two sprint series events in one day....
Check out the new preview video for Coyote Canyon - the location for the middle & long distance events. You can watch it on the WCOC Web-site or directly on Youtube at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa20dtRXiV4
Since no one has ever orienteered on this map before, we thought we'd give you a little taste of what to expect at the WCOC. Some people have asked if Coyote Canyon is anyway like the Fallen Timbers map used in APOC 2002 - watching this video will answer that question. Coyote Canyon is highly runnable with much of the forest being mapped as white. Our mappers described Coyote Canyon as 'astonishing terrain'.
And after watching that video - you might want to pick up a few pointers and practice your coyote howls and barks. Saturday night at WCOC we will hold a Coyote Howling Contest to see who has connected with nature the most during their day running at Coyote Canyon.
Serious competitors can armchair train through the following links :
National Geographic Coyote Page
Coyotes at an animal sanctuary in Nevada
Coulterville Coyote Howl competition in California to show that the organizers haven't lost their minds.
WCOC Web-Site http://www.orienteeringalberta.ca/wcoc2008
e-mail wcoc2008@shaw.ca
Jun 3, 2008 7:42 PM
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I'm the course setter for the middle distance at Coyote Canyon. I was there this past weekend and the woods are really really nice (almost pristine). It is better than the nearby Beaver Lake in 2 respects: far less patches of thick vegetation and hardly any cut lines (of the seismic type once used by the oil companies). There are so many features that it is a course setter's dream!
1st deadline for entering next Tuesday, June 9.
Bill
1st deadline for entering next Tuesday, June 9.
Bill
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