French Creek East
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Topic created by Orienteer7 on Tue Oct 7, 2014 at 8:56 pmAlthough we will be going to NAOC and miss FCE this weekend I wanted to put in a plug for the event.Bob Gross has designed some challenging and fun courses. I had the opportunity this week to flag placements for some of the green and red courses and the woods I traverded were absolutely spectacular.Only wish I could be in two places at one time. If your on the fence after my courses at FCS a few weeks ago I would put FCE back on your "TO-DO" list for this weekend.
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Reply by edscott on Wed Oct 8, 2014 at 8:34 amAnd to clarify the "FCE" venue, we have pieced together a "new" map that includes the best woods that is accessible from the Baptism Creek parking area and called it French Creek- Shed Road. I'm guessing there will still be plenty of opportunity to bash through the green if you really want to, but it will not be required.
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Reply by BobGross on Wed Oct 8, 2014 at 9:58 amAs Ed said we have a custom 1:10000 Shed Road map for the event. No more squinting to see the details on your FCE map this weekend. Course details are on the schedule.
I could sure use some help to run the show. Sign up on the volunteer page or reply to this message. I need an epunch crew and second shifts at all the stations. We expect some scout groups so instructors will also be needed.
Thanks in advance
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Reply by Nancy on Wed Oct 8, 2014 at 10:03 amAnd if you are going to FCE this Sunday, please consider giving an extra hour to volunteer at the event. Many of the 'usual suspects' (the folks whose faces you usually see in the volunteer roles) will be at NAOC, so we need some new people to step up.No experience necessary!Please go to the event page (you can get there by clicking on the date under Upcoming Events listing on the home page), then click on the link Volunteer to help at this event to see what needs to be done.Registration is a great way to get to know your fellow orienteers; control pick-up lets you practice your orienteering skills off the clock.I've signed up to work at e-punch. I hope to see you on Sunday!
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Reply by edscott on Sat Oct 11, 2014 at 12:46 pmI put out some of the Red & Green controls this morning. Saw some beautiful woods... the way most of French Creek used to be. If you've never seen the northwestern parts of the old French Creek East map, you won't want to miss this chance to run there.
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Reply by kselbst on Sun Oct 12, 2014 at 9:40 amTrying to find start location. In French Creek with a group of scouts, not finding signs or markers anywhere. Currently at pool.
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Reply by Nancy on Sun Oct 12, 2014 at 10:01 amEvent notes say to look for signs off of Rt. 345. I'm not sure is registration is off of Shed Road or Hopewell Rd. Signs should be up by now. Good luck!
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Reply by edscott on Sun Oct 12, 2014 at 7:32 pmLooks like we need some text added to the schedule page to tell people that clicking on the underlined map name on the schedule page sends you to a map with the parking/registration location marked with a red pin.
