SUMMER WEEKDAY TRAINING IN NYC

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Thanks to Stefan Slutsky for putting this all together again.
 

We are very pleased to offer orienteering training in New York City during SUMMER WEEKDAYS.
Taking into account that during the summertime it becomes dark only after 8-8:30pm, there is a time window after regular business hours to complete a 20-30 minutes orienteering course in one of the city's many parks.
 

Training will be held on very detailed recently created sprint color maps.
Scale - 1:4,000 or 1:3,000. Contours - 2.5m (1m on some maps).  Staples printing quality.
 

Let Stefan know at least 20 hours prior to the training whether you intend to come by email to ungvar1@optimum.net (indicate in the subject the name of the appropriate park) or by texting Stefan Slutsky via Messenger.
 

The start time - between 6:00 pm and 7pm.
 

At each training session only ONE course will be offered.
If anyone needs instructions, please let Stefan know (via the above mentioned email or Messenger) in advance and come at 6:00 pm.
 

Training will take place in any weather conditions, except severe storms.
The courses will be pre-printed, although you may also copy your course from the master map.
At the controls' location, you will find either pink or red ribbons, or smaller versions of a control flag (6"x6"). No punching of any kind.
Have a fanny pack (or something of that sort) to carry all your valuables with you all the time. We will do our best to have a person to keep their eye on your clothes while you are on the course.
 

Donations of $5 for the map will be very appreciated.
 

These are training courses and not organized events.
Each participant in any or all of the Summer Weekdays Training events assumes full responsibility for any and all injuries, losses and damages that he or she incurs while attending or participating in the Summer Weekdays Training events. Please observe traffic regulations (if applicable), do not trespass onto private properties, respect properties, respect others' right to move freely in the park.

SCHEDULE:
#01 June 18, Tuesday - ROOSEVELT ISLAND - SOUTH
(outside of the Cornell Tech Cafe 

 https://goo.gl/maps/vdHEikoV7vqrELDq8 )
Take the F train to Roosevelt Island Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:30pm

#02 June 25, Tuesday - FORT GREENE PARK (BROOKLYN)
(East of the tennis court https://goo.gl/maps/ba3bwmo56eKJrGWr6 )
Take B, Q or R trains to DeKalb Ave Station.
Urban park. Prospect park in miniature. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:32pm

#03 June 28, Friday - JONES PAUL JONES and SHORE ROAD PARK (BROOKLYN)
(at Fort Hamilton Canon https://maps.app.goo.gl/yPyQJPWcYcxELngL9)
Take the R train to Bay Ridge-95 St. Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:32pm

#04 July 2, Tuesday - GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK (LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS)
(at the wooden bench https://goo.gl/maps/GvbhZ8uBFQWVSWhS8 )
Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd - Jackson Ave station. Walk two blocks west along 50th Ave.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:31pm

#05 July 5, Friday - CALVERT VAUX PARK (BROOKLYN)
(at the bench near yellow stone https://maps.app.goo.gl/8AfNamRQh6QxGEuUA)
Mixture of urban park and salt marsh thickets. Wear shorts or long pants - at your discretion.
Take the D train to Bay 50 Street.
Sunset: 8:31pm

#06 July 9, Tuesday - MORNINGSIDE PARK (MANHATTAN)
(at Carl Schurz Monument https://goo.gl/maps/XX2KzEEk15pmDAH69 )
Take A, B or C trains to Cathedral Parkway (110 st) Station or 1 train to 110 street Station.
Mixture of forest and urban park. Plenty of steps. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:29pm

#07 July 19, Friday - FORT TRYON PARK (MANHATTAN)
(at the bench just west of the park entrance https://goo.gl/maps/4TzmSdcuAfzX43KJ9 )
Take A train to 191 Street Station, when exiting take the elevator to Fort Washington Avenue.
Mixture of forest and urban park. Plenty of steps. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:24pm

#08 July 23, Tuesday - ROOSEVELT ISLAND - NORTH
(at the white bench https://goo.gl/maps/ERPfPVkh3nnUGZrBA )
Take F train to Roosevelt Island Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:21pm

#09 August 13, Tuesday - OWL'S HEAD PARK (BROOKLYN)
South of playground (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tCzDSv9M6Pgb1bBu9)
Take R train to  Bay Ridge Avenue  station; or take NYC ferry from Wall Street/Pier 11 in Manhattan (leaving at 4:13 pm, 5:23 pm and 6:26pm to Bay Ridge Terminal in Brooklyn (arriving, accordingly, at 4:43pm, 5:53pm and 6:50pm).
Urban park, though thickets are possible. Wear shorts or long pants - at your discretion.
Sunset: 7:57pm

#10 August 20, Tuesday - SUNSET PARK (BROOKLYN)
(playground northern end - https://goo.gl/maps/vkWhaeYdncpVnXBo8 )
Take R train to 45 St Station, or N train to 36 St station, or D train to 9th Ave station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 7:48pm

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