Mactaquac by Day
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About the race
Mactaquac by Day is a point to point orienteering event held at Mactaquac Provincial Park. Participants follow a preset course and must find all controls in the given order. The meet also serves as the Provincial Championships but is open to the public and does not require prior orienteering experience.
Help is available on site for beginners. Several courses are offered to match different abilities, with easier courses shorter and controls placed along trails and harder courses longer with controls off trail. Courses - Beginner (under 2 km): controls along trails. - Basic (about 2 km): many controls just out of sight. - Intermediate (3+ km): most controls off trails with some bushwacking. - Short Advanced (4+ km): off trail controls and route choice. - Long Advanced (5+ km): off trail controls and more complex route choice. Pre-registration is required so organizers can prepare materials. Organizers request participant names and birth years, team name if any, club or organization, chosen course and SportIdent serial number if available. Printed, prefilled registration forms and an annual waiver are requested; scanned copies may be emailed to the organizer.
Limited paper copies will be available on site. SportIdent electronic timing is used. Devices can be loaned and there is a $50 charge for a lost device. A compass and whistle are mandatory. Participants are advised to bring clothing that can get wet or dirty and a change of clothes. Directions note entry at the York Centennial Marina Park entrance off Hwy 105. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
