St. Louis Orienteering

Here are the upcoming events for the St. Louis Orienteering Club. For events that are open for registration, please go to our Registration Page. Please register in advance in order to reserve a map and epunch stick.

2024 Membership Registration is now OPEN. Please note the fee restructuring for membership and meets. There will be a small fee for every event for every person participating, but the membership fees have dropped. Additionally, you are encouraged to register at least 48 hours in advance. Specific details can be found on the membership page.

2024-04-28 Kress Farm O-Meet
It’s not often we get to orienteer in a completely new area! Kress Farm garden preserve is located in Jefferson County, near Hillsboro. It’s a beautiful venue for orienteering. The only thing missing was a suitable map. That is, until now! Scout Mason Thayer and Troop 778 recently created an orienteering map and course. Rick Armstrong from SLOC has been working with Mason and the Troop leader to design appropriate courses that will be fun and exciting for our SLOC event in April. And it’s likely that Mason and the rest of the Troop will be in attendance. Let’s give them lots of appreciation for sharing their map! Everyone is welcome, come on out and enjoy the fun.

Registration is Open

Date: Sunday, April 28.

Time: Courses open 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Meet Director: Rick Armstrong (rickarmstrongpi@gmail.com)

Courses:
- 1) Beginner – WHITE course. 2.4 km. 55m climb. Mostly on trails.
- 2) Intermediate – ORANGE course. 2.3 km. 40m climb. Mix of trails and woods.
- 3) Advanced – RED course. 5.7 km. 157m climb. Two loops with a map exchange.
About: Kress Farm, is a 142+ acre garden and wildlife habitat located just north of Hillsboro, Missouri, off scenic Old Highway 21. The Preserve – protected by the Ozark Regional Land Trust against future development – features gardens, fields, forests, wildlife habitats, streams, and scenic bluffs where visitors may tour the gardens, hike the trails, study nature and wildlife, and enjoy monthly classes and special events.

Directions: Kress Farm Garden Preserve is located just north of Hillsboro, Missouri, off Old Highway 21. From Highway A at Hillsboro, turn north on Old Highway 21. Proceed 3.6 miles to Glade Chapel Road. Turn west 1.57 miles to #5137. Turn right 0.5 mile to Kress Farm at the end of the lane.

Note: Sorry, no pets are permitted at Kress Farm.
2024-05-28 Broemmelsiek (tentative)

Sprint #1 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

A “sprint” orienteering event just means the courses are shorter than usual. You don’t have to sprint…you can also walk, stroll, or gallop. It’s just not going to take as long.

This event will take place at Broemmelsiek Park in St. Charles County. It’s listed as “tentative” while we secure permits.

Meet Director: Yvonne Deyo
2024-06-11 Queeny (tentative)

Sprint #2 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

A “sprint” orienteering event just means the courses are shorter than usual. You don’t have to sprint…you can also walk, stroll, or gallop. It’s just not going to take as long.

This event will take place at Queeny County Park. It’s listed as “tentative” while we secure the permits.

Meet Director: Jeff Ryan
2024-06-25 Parkway Central (tentative)

Sprint #3 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

A “sprint” orienteering event just means the courses are shorter than usual. You don’t have to sprint…you can also walk, stroll, or gallop. It’s just not going to take as long.

This event will take place at Parkway Central High School. It’s listed as “tentative” while we get approval.

Meet Director: Mark Geldmeier
2024-07-09 Whitecliff Park in Crestwood (tentative)

Sprint #4 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

A “sprint” orienteering event just means the courses are shorter than usual. You don’t have to sprint…you can also walk, stroll, or gallop. It’s just not going to take as long.

Bill Langton is currently mapping Whitecliff park in Crestwood. Depending on the progress, this event may be moved to another location (most likely Laumeier Sculpture Park). Check back for updates.

Meet Director: Mark Geldmeier
2024-07-23 Forest Park Sprint

Sprint #5 of the summer series.

There will be two sprints that every can participate in.

The first will be the traditional sprint format, with a basic point to point course and an expected winning time between 20-25 minutes.

The second … well .. the second will be more interesting. You will need a partner and a way of communicating with each other. (mobile phone call with each other, maybe bring headphones?, or walkie-talkies?) As usual, the second never really counts toward anything competitive – only for fun.

Meet Director: Bryan Niehaus
2024-08-06 Bike or Paddle TBD (tentative)

Sprint #6 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

This will be either a bike or paddle orienteering event. Location TBD.

Meet Director: Nathan Graves
2024-08-20 Creve Coeur Lake (tentative)

Sprint #7 of the Tuesday evening summer series.

A “sprint” orienteering event just means the courses are shorter than usual. You don’t have to sprint…you can also walk, stroll, or gallop. It’s just not going to take as long.

This event will take place at Creve Coeur Lake Park.

Meet Director: Kevin Minton
2024-09-14 David Frei Kirkwood Night-O

Location: Kirkwood City Park

Meet Director: Josh Borgmeyer
2024-10-12 Jefferson Barracks (tentative)
Come out and enjoy the mix of nature and history at Jefferson Barracks County Park.

Date: Saturday, October 12.

Time: Courses open TBD.

Meet Director: Terri Zuber

Courses:
- 1) Beginner
- 2) Intermediate
- 3) Advanced
2024-10-26 Cliff Cave (tentative)
The spooky holiday tradition continues.

Date: Saturday, October 26.

Time: Courses open TBD.

Meet Director: Jeff & Carrie Sona

Courses:
- 1) Beginner
- 2) Intermediate
- 3) Advanced
2024-11-30 Turkey-O Location TBD (tentative)
2024-12-14 Indian Camp Creek (tentative)