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Join us this February for the UKR O-Cup! 

Format will be usual Thomas O cup with a possible addition of a beginners course depending on demand. This is an exciting opportunity to enjoy a brand new map. The map is a work in progress, but will be well suited to this winter style fun event. Please come out and enjoy!”

No facilities so please consider stopping at the nearest gas station close to the 404 and Vivian Road if coming from that direction.

Parking along the roadway so please consider carpooling.

Documents
  • Waiver2024
  • Start time Sunday, February 16th, 10:30 am
    Organizers

    Meet directors: Eugene Mlynczyk

    Course setters: Eugene Mlynczyk

    Major intersectionMcCowan Road & Vivian Road
    Directions

    Take 404 North to Vivian Road (Regional Road 74) and go East.

    Turn South (Right) at Vivian Road.  Forest access about 500m south of Vivian Road.

     

    Location Scout Tract - York Regional Forest
    Format

    The length of this run will depend on a participant’s O-cup handicap. This race will feature the O-Cup Box which consists of a set of 6 to 8 checkpoints which participants may visit in any order. Particpants may skip check points in the box equal to their handicap point total. Handicap points are awarded as follows:

     

    AGE12-13-1415-1617-1920-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475+
    Female6543234566
    Not Female6541012345
    SPECIAL CASES

    Handicap of 2: Women in the top 10 of Canadian orienteering rankings
    Handicap of 0: Men ranked in the top 10 of Canadian orienteering rankings

    Handicap of 6 if Pregnant

    +2 to above handicap if first O-Cup race ever (ie age 35 female first race = handicap 5)

    +1 to above handicap if first O-Cup series after first race.

    Maximium handicap of 6

    Cost

    Early Registration Fees - Until February 1st 2025

    Adults   $30.00

    Adults TOC/UKR Member   $25.00

    Juniors (17 or under)  $20.00

    Jr. TOC/UKR Member  $15.00

     

    Standard Registration Fees - AFTER February 1st 2025

    Adults   $35.00

    Adults TOC/UKR Member   $30.00

    Juniors (17 or under)  $25.00

    Jr. TOC/UKR Member  $20.00

    Notes

    SportIdent electronic timing will be used at this event. If you do not have a card please select rental at registration.  If you have your own SI card, please provide the number when registering.