SPRING-O 2019 NEWS

- Spring-O is a one day event for 2019

- 2-person Scout Teams can run any course, beginner to expert

- We are offering an extra-long Blue course for the first time

- Non-competition Recreational Teams category

- High School ROTC units can register online & pay by check.

Our spring Orienteering event for individual and team cross-country competitors and for Recreational Teams.  Competitors run one course Saturday with team night orienteering Saturday evening.  Competition awards are based on best times for each class. The meet is co-sponsored by the North Texas Orienteering Association (NTOA).

Choose your fun from 7 beginner to expert Orienteering courses! Awards are given to the top three finishers in each registration category. Individual Competitors compete by age and gender. Scouts compete in 2 person Teams.  Cubs and their parents can hike in 2-5 person Recreational Teams.  Anyone can hike the course and work on their orienteering in Recreational Teams.

All Competition Courses are pre-drawn.  Course choices are White (beginner), Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Red and Blue(expert).  Electronic punches (E-Punches) are required for the advanced Brown, Green, Red & Blue courses.  E-Punch rentals available.  Courses must be selected at time of registration.

Map Hike Courses are now RECREATIONAL TEAMS
Take your time and have fun – we will track your time for you!  Available for both groups and individuals.

NIGHT-O:  Team Night Orienteering
Saturday night you can test your O skills with your friends doing some fun night orienteering.

Meals
Food service is offered Saturday Breakfast through Sunday Breakfast at per meal price or3 meal package price. Meals are available only through advance purchase with a deadline of 5 PM Wednesday, March 20th. Each meal includes a meat entree, fruit, salad, beverage, and dessert.  Breakfast includes meat, cereal, fruit, breads, and beverage.  Meals are served cafeteria style and price includes return trips through the service line.

Terrain
The area has a rich history of Indian Lore, US cavalry outpost, and early day settlers.  It is mixed woods, semi open with post oaks, cedars, mesquite, and some green briar.  Green areas are well mapped. The camp has a moderate trail system, unpaved roads, spectacular cliffs, bluffs, gullies, springs and marsh areas that will challenge your orienteering skills.  The camp has over 15 miles of shore line on Lake Bridgeport.  The competition area is over 1,100 acres.

Map
Every participant gets a map.  1:10,000, 5 meter contours, 5 color, Field Work and Cartography by Rich Wendling, completed 1996.  Revised by Tatyana and Sergey Svistun, 2002-2005, and NTOA and Council Orienteering Committee members since then.

Waiver of Responsibility Form
Please bring one completed Waiver of Responsibility Form for each person attending.
Parent or Guardian MUST sign if entrant is under 18 years of age. All participants, including all group members, must have a valid waiver.

Location
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) is a 2,500 acre Scout Camp located on the west side of Lake Bridgeport. Detailed maps are on our website at www.longhorncouncil.org/maps/sr2_maps.htm.

From Fort Worth: take I-35W North and turn on US 287/81 to Decatur.  At Decatur go West on US 380 about 17 miles to Lake Bridgeport.   2 miles after crossing the long bridge on Lake Bridgeport, turn right at the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch sign, onto a gravel road.  Follow signs 2.3 miles to the camp entrance.  Event headquarters is about 4.5 miles from 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.

Lodging Available At Camp

Cabins: Lakeview Lodge, Eight heated cabins with kitchen, bath, two bedrooms and sleep-in living room (four twin beds and 1 hide-a-bed).  Linens and cooking utensils are furnished.  $150.00 for the weekend.

Dormitories: Lakeview Lodge. Four heated dormitory units, accommodating up to sixteen individuals each.  A unit has two bedrooms with eight beds in each.  Central bathroom facilities join the two bedrooms.  No kitchen.  Linen provided.  $20/person for weekend.

Camping:  Main Camp campsites. Tent spaces with access to outdoor toilets are available.   Open air shower facilities are available in the camping area (unless there is an late-season freeze).  $5 camping fee per person for the weekend for anyone not in a Longhorn Council Scout unit.