Spring-O PLUS US Junior National Championships March 21-23, 2025

The US Interscholastic and Intercollegiate National Orienteering Championships will be held at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in conjunction with Spring-O.  The Air Force JROTC National Championship will also be held as part of the event.

This event is a two-day orienteering competition co-hosted by Longhorn Council and the North Texas Orienteering Association (NTOA).  This year it is also a National Ranking Event sanctioned by Orienteering USA. Orienteering USA - Find your way!

The best high school and college orienteering teams (and individuals) from around the country will be attending.  

The meet is open to the public!  This means that our local Scout units who have traditionally attended Spring-O will still be able to do so.  The added benefit is they will get to meet elite orienteers from around the country and test their skills on championship courses.  Recreational courses are available for single day participants.

BRAND NEW MAP!  In preparation for this championship the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch has been remapped.  A new map has been drawn literally from the ground up using the latest technology and bringing the map up to current international standards.  THANKS to NTOA!

Registration and more information is found on the NTOA website. Junior Nationals @ Spring-O 2025 - NTOA. 

New to cross-country orienteering meets? Have questions about procedures for NTOA events you can find answers to your questions at the NTOA website: Orienteering Basics - NTOA

Online training resources: Orienteering USA: Check out the OUSA site for training materials and tips. Look for the link to their vast repository of orienteering coaching resources (via Google Doc).

Waiver of Responsibility Form: All participants must present a waiver at check-in when participating in NTOA events. You can save time by downloading a waiver in advance and bringing the completed form to the meet.  Participants under 18 must have the signature of a parent or guardian. Download Waiver.

Staying at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch:

Tent Camping: Tent spaces with access to outdoor toilets are available.

Cabin Rentals: Cabins with 4 beds in two bedrooms, a sleeper couch (Sleeps 5 total), bathroom and shower, living room, and kitchen with fridge, microwave, and stove.

Dorms: Gender segregated dorms with bunk beds

There are no RV hookups at camp.  There are several RV parks and campgrounds around the lake.  See the NTOA website for suggestions.

Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) is a 2,500-acre Scout Camp located on the west side of Lake Bridgeport. Detailed Maps.

Directions From Fort Worth: Take I-35W North past Loop 820 and turn on US 287/81 to Decatur.  At Decatur take US 380 West about 17 miles to Runaway Bay.   2 miles after crossing the long bridge on Lake Bridgeport, turn right at the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch sign onto Boy Scout Road (County Rd 1700).  Follow signs 2.3 miles to the camp gateway.  Event headquarters is about 4.5 miles from the first camp ranger’s house. 

From Dallas: Take I-35E North to Denton. Turn on Hwy 380 West and go 44 miles to Lake Bridgeport. Then follow the directions above.

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