BATONA 500

Splits:

• Nov 11, 2006
  • Brown (1)
  • Day 1 Blue (36)
  • Day 1 Green X (72)
  • Day 1 Green Y (32)
  • Day 1 Red (66)
  • orange (4)
  • Sprint A (6)
  • Sprint B (12)
• Nov 12, 2006
  • Brown (1)
  • Day 2 Green Y (34)
  • Day 2, Green X (65)
  • Orange (4)
  • Red (64)

total:397

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Hammonton, NJ
Nov 11–12, 2006

Next entry deadline: Nov 3, 2006

Type: Orienteering - National

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added by: speedy

DVOA Proudly Invites You to Two Days of Wonderful Late Autumn Orienteering.

BATONA 500 (formerly Run The Pinelands 2006).

Run the Unique South Jersey Pinelands – November 11th and 12th, 2006.

Day 1: Middle/Classic Distance Event – Batsto, Wharton State Forest, NJ
Day 1: Sprint – Batsto, Wharton State Forest, NJ
Day 2: Classic Distance Event – Pakim Pond, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, NJ

Maps both days- 1:10 000, with 2.5 meter contours

Online Registration

PRINCIPLE MAPPER: Vladimir Zherdev.
FIELD CHECK: Eric Weyman.

TERRAIN: While much of the Pinelands is flat, thick and wet Pine and Cedar lowlands, the upland forest where most of the orienteering will take place changes to a mix of Pine and Oak. Though not hilly by normal standards, these uplands are high enough to possess small pockets of detailed contour features. Blueberry and similar bushes dominate the ground vegetation, but become shorter and sparser with elevation gain. Unique to the area is an extensive network of fire ditches, some as distinct as trails, some only subtle depressions in the woods

COURSES & AWARDS: Two-day combined-time competition with sprint fundraiser event on Saturday afternoon. The estimated winning times will follow USOF guidelines for classic-length courses. However Saturday’s advanced courses will have flexible winning time (35-60 min.) to allow course setter to design courses that best fit the terrain. It is planned that all men running Green will use the same course, and that women will use a different Green course.

Advanced courses (Red/Blue) will use scoring (point) system in order to combine two days.

Course details are subject to change. Climb will be minimal.

Course	Day 1	Day 2
White	2.4k/--m/--c	2.36k/33m/9c
Yellow	4.0k/--m/--c	3.48k/40m/10c
Orange	4.7k/--m/--c	5.07k/60m/12c
Brown	4.4k/--m/--c	3.77k/38m/11c
Green-Y	5.2k/--m/--c	4.85k/43m/12c
Green-X	6.2k/--m/--c	5.94k/60m/16c
Red	6.5k/--m/--c	9.15k/70m/22c
Blue	7.3k/--m/--c	13.96k/120m/29c

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)

City	Day 1	Day 2
Hammonton	~10mi/15-20min.	~27mi/40-45min.
Absecon	~20mi/30-35min.	~45mi/45-50min.
Pleasantville	~30mi/35-40min.	~48mi/50-55min.
Atlantic City	~30mi/~45min.	~53mi/55-60min.

Located in Heart of Blueberry Capital of the world, Hammonton:
http://www.southwestnewjersey.worldweb.com/Hammont...

(*) 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/Wheret...

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!

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72.2		Wyatt (log) After White Clay I'm back within .3 of Peter - let this be the event that I pass him again...
69.8		Joe (log) .3 pt ahead of Mikell, priceless.
69.6		speedy (log) Event director. 500? Go figure !!! You have to be present at the meet to get answer.
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