Orienteering is a competitive international sport that combines racing with navigation-- participants must find and pass through a series of checkpoints marked on a special topographical map as quickly as possible. There is no marked route; competitors go anyway that they want, using a compass and highly detailed map to select routes and navigate through unfamiliar terrain.

The NAOC 2016 is open to everyone and beginner instruction and courses will be available. The public is encouraged to participate.

• Friday, September 23: Middle at Storrs Pond/Oak Hill.  Registration to start from 1:30-3:30 pm.
• Saturday, September 24: Long at Burn Mountain.  Registration to start from 11 am to 1 pm.
• Sunday, September 25: Sprint on Dartmouth’s campus –  Registration 8:30-10 am.

Preregistration required for competive categories day of entry for recreational category.  Entry fee $10 for recreaton.  Other details go to www.NAOC2016.us