Score-O Competition

Sid Richardson Scout Ranch

October 17-19, 2025

Get Ready for an Adventure!

Join Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts, Explorers, and adults for an exhilarating day of orienteering at Score-O! Whether you're racing to win or just for fun, this event has something for everyone. AOL Dens are welcome to attend with a Troop. With challenges for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, it's no wonder Score-O is one of our most popular events.

Meals? We’ve Got You Covered!
Enjoy a full day of meals or just lunch on Saturday for a low additional cost. All proceeds support Longhorn Council Scouts. Preorder by 10/12/25 at midnight.

Event Essentials:
- Forms: Complete your Score-O Team Roster Forms and Unit Roster before arrival.
- Camping: First-come, first-served. Assignments will be emailed the week of the event.
- T-Shirts: Pre-order today! We will also have limited shirts available for purchase at the event in the Trading Post!
- Patches - Patches will be available for the first 600 registrants!

The Main Event:
For over 25 years, Score-O has been the Longhorn Council's largest and most thrilling orienteering event. Each runner will receive a 5-color map with 75-85 control markers, each worth varying points. Find as many as you can in 3.5 hours to maximize your score!

What You Need:
- Teams of 3-8 (with at least two registered adults for AOL teams)
- A compass and a watch/stopwatch
- Long pants, trail shoes/boots, and at least two full canteens of water

Don’t Miss Out:
Beginner training sessions start every 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Can't make it in person? Check out our Beginner Orienteering Clinics on YouTube (link to be emailed).

JOTA at Score-O 2025:

This year, the great folks from the Hood County Amateur Radio Club will be presententing Jamboree On The Air to your Scouts! Stop by their booth to experience this annual wonder of world Scouting!