From Mark Rosin and Shelley Ballard-McKinlay:
The next early registration deadline is June 15, 2007
To date, we've had an unprecedented number of registrations. Our course planners are very impressed with all the maps and the courses they've been able to set out. The middle and long distance courses will be especially exciting with a wonderful spectator leg in which competitors run through the assembly area to the cheers of their friends and family. The sprint, middle and long races are all World Ranking Events!
The earlier you register, the more you save and the more chances you have to WIN PRIZES! Jon Torrance, Marie-Cat Bruno, Ilona Dobos, Angela Pearson and Vera Eames were the lucky prize winners from the first early registration date.
For detailed information on events and registration, go to
www.coc2007.ca.
Accommodation
You also have a chance to win two nights standard accommodation free! Reserve your accommodation at the Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel before June 22 and be entered into the draw. The draw will take place at the COC banquet on Friday, July 27.
Room Rates are $85 single or double, $95 triple or quad (plus taxes) for standard accommodation To make your reservations call 306-242-8881, or the North American toll free number 1-888-278-4209 (direct to the hotel) or e-mail reservations@travelodgesaskatoon.com and ask for the Canadian Orienteering Championship group booking or refer to Reservation ID #4329 to receive the above rate.
The Travelodge Hotel features fun for kids both young and old with a thrilling 250' waterslide and other recreation facilities!
Other Events
COC Banquet – The COC banquet will be held on Friday, July 27 at the Travelodge Hotel. The theme of the banquet is an Island Beach Party so be sure to wear your favorite tropical print shirt, shorts and flip flops. Come and join in the fun and socializing with fellow orienteers! Support the National Orienteering Team by bringing an item for the silent auction and placing your bids on other items! Tickets for the banquet must be purchased by July 23.
Sass Peepre Junior Training Camp (July 23-26) – This camp is open to participants aged 10 – 20 years and of all levels of ability. This is an incredible opportunity for young people to learn from some of the very best orienteers! The camp is run by Ted & Maureen de St. Croix and a host of very experienced volunteers.
COF Orienteering Conference (July 23-26) – The Board of Directors of the Canadian Orienteering Federation is pleased to be organizing a conference to promote discussions on current trends in orienteering, with a particular focus on the electronic advances. The following topics are on the agenda: OCAD mapping and Sport Ident software, the new National Coaching Certification Program for orienteering, discussion groups and brainstorming sessions on items relevant to the COF.
Volunteers Needed!
We are still looking for a few more volunteers! If you can help, please complete the volunteer registration form at
http://www.coc2007.ca/coc2007_volunteers.htm. COC volunteers will receive an official COC t-shirt, thanks to SaskEnergy, Champion of Volunteers!
Website
www.coc2007.ca
Go to
www.coc2007.ca for more information on all COC 2007 events.
We look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon this summer!