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BATONA 500Splits:Brown Brown Day 1 Blue Day 1 Green X Day 1 Green Y Day 1 Red Day 2 Green Y Day 2, Green X orange Orange Red Sprint A Sprint B
Hammonton, NJ
Entry-deadline: Nov 3 Type: Orienteering - US National added by speedy
DVOA Proudly Invites You to Two Days of Wonderful Late Autumn Orienteering.
Sprint Course Info Two sprint courses will be available: Sprint-A: (1.3km / 10c / 5m) Easy, fast, spectator friendly, and fun. Sprint-B: (1.75km / 12c / 10m) Advanced level of navigation, still extremely fast, and a lot of good terrain. Run one, run both, or combine for one non-stop course (with a map exchange). E-PUNCHING: SportIdent electronic punching will be used on all competitive courses both days. Competitors must either own an e-card or rent one. Replacement cost for losing a rental is $35. ACCOMODATIONS: There are varieties of lodging options to meet every taste and budget in Atlantic City or just a short drive away in the nearby cities of Absecon, Pleasantville, and/or Hammonton. Meet headquarter – Ramada Inn Hammonton (308 White Horse Pike (US-30), Hammonton, NJ 08037). Call (609)561-5700 before Oct.30 and mention DVOA to get group rate ($75 + tax). Distance/Time to Batsto (Day 1) & Pakin Pond (Day 2)
Located in Heart of Blueberry Capital of the world, Hammonton: http://www.southwestnewjersey.worldweb.com/HammontonNJ/WheretoStay/ (*) Meet Headquarter 1).* Ramada Hammonton 308 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037, Phone:(609)561-5700 Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Data Port Phones 2). Red Carpet Inn Hammonton 700 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037, Phone:(609)704-1000 Breakfast, Modem Lines in Room Great access to Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic city Expressway: http://www.greateratlanticcity.worldweb.com/WheretoStay/ 3). Days Inn Absecon 224 White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone: (609)652-2200, (800)329-7466 Complimentary breakfast, Internet access - wireless 3). Super 8 Motel - Absecon 229 E White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone:(609)652-2477 Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast, High Speed Internet 4). Red Carpet Atlantic City - Absecon 206 E White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ 08201 5). Best Western Garden State Inn 701 White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone:(609)645-0697 Free Breakfast, High Speed Internet 6). Best Western Atlantic City West Extended Stay & Suites 701 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 08232, Phone:(609)646-5515, (800)523-2557 Indoor Pool, Restaurant On-Site/Nearby, High Speed Internet 7). Best Western Envoy Inn 1416 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, Phone:(609)344-7116 Restaurant On-Site/Nearby, High Speed Internet 8). Rodeway Inn 208 E White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08205, Phone:(609)652-0928 Free Coffee & Pastry 9). Rodeway Inn 547 E. Absecon Blvd RT-30 East, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone:(609)646-3867 Free Continental Breakfast 10). Liberty Inn 252 E White Horse Pike (RT-30), Galloway (Absecon), NJ 08205 11). Econo Lodge Absecon 328 White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone:(609)652-3300 Free Breakfast 12). Econo Lodge Atlantic City International Airport 6641 Black Horse Pike, Cardiff (Egg Harbor Township), NJ 08234, Phone:(609)484-8500 Free Continental Breakfast, Computer Hook-up 13).*Comfort Inn North 539 Absecon Blvd. US 30, Absecon, NJ 08201, Phone:(609)641-7272 Free Breakfast, Modem / Data Port 14). Comfort Inn Victorian 6817 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 08234, Phone:(609)646-8880 Free Continental Breakfast 15). Quality Inn & Suites 202 East White Horse Pike RT-30, Absecon, NJ 08205, Phone:(609)652-3020 Free Continental Breakfast, Indoor Heated Pool, Hi-Speed Computer Hook-up 16). Quality Inn 1012 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, NJ 08232, Phone:(609)641-4200 Deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed Internet access 17). Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Atlantic City 6821 Black Horse Pike, West Atlantic City, NJ 08234, Phone:(609)272-0200 Wireless Internet SATURDAY DINNER: Is NOT offered. We investigated a Saturday evening buffet, but the cost was prohibitive. OTHER: T-Shirt ($15) and/or Commemorative Sports Bag ($15). SCHEDULE: 10/28 – Last day to postmark without late fee. 11/03 – Mailed entry deadline. 11/10 – Packet pickup at Ramada Inn Hammonton, 6-10 PM. 11/11 – Packet pickup at Batsto, 9 AM-12 PM. 11/11 – Middle/classic distance starts 10 AM – 12 PM. 11/11 – Sprint starts 2 PM. 11/12 – Packet pickup at Pakim Pond, 8 – 10 AM. 11/12 – Classic distance starts 9 – 11 AM. 11/12 – Awards 1 PM. DIRECTIONS: Day 1: - From US-30 East [White Horse Pike] in Hammonton take SR-542 [Pleasant Mills Rd.] toward Batsto, follow SR-542 north-east for about 7mi and watch for O'-signs and/or turn left at Tylertown Rd toward Batsto village. - From US-30 West [White Horse Pike] take right onto CR-658 [Columbia Rd.] and go 1.4mi, turn right onto CR-623 [Pleasant Mills Elwood Rd.] and go 4mi, turn left onto CR-643 and follow it for 0.7mi, turn right onto SR-542, go for 0.9mi, watch for O'-signs and/or turn left at Tylertown Rd toward Batsto village. - From Garden State Pkwy South take exit #52, turn left at E Greenbush Rd., turn right at US-9 and go 1.3mi, bear right at Hammonton Rd. and go 2.9mi, continue on Pleasant Mill Rd [SR-542] for 8.8mi and turn right at Tylertown Rd toward Batsto village. Day 2: - From intersection of NJ RT-70 & RT-72 go 3mi East on RT-72 and watch for O'-signs (be ready to turn left onto Buzzard Hill Rd.). - From Garden State Pkwy South take exit #67, turn right on CR-554 [W. Bay Ave.], merge with RT-72 [Barnegat Rd.] and go 2.5mi till intersaction with RT-539. Continue on RT-72 West for the next 10.2mi till you see RT-563 on your left. Go for 0.4mi and watch for O'-signs (be ready to turn right onto Buzzard Hill Rd.). - From Garden State Pkwy North take exit #58 and follow CR-539 toward Trenton for about 10 miles, turn left at RT-72 [Barnegat Rd.]. Continue on RT-72 West for the next 10.2mi till you see RT-563 on your left. Go for 0.4mi and watch for O'-signs (be ready to turn right onto Buzzard Hill Rd.). - Alternative route: from Garden State Pkwy North/South take exit #63A/#63, follow RT-72 West [Barnegat Rd.] toward Camden for about 18.1mi till you see RT-563 on your left. Go for 0.4mi and watch for O'-signs (be ready to turn right onto Buzzard Hill Rd.). Online Registration for Batona-500. Come join us in November for two days of special orienteering on these two never-before-used maps! Your Status:Sign in to add this to your calendar Attending:Avg "yes" distance: 487mi
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