Start Times

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Various Locations in NY City

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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 - this year again - our SUMMER TUESDAYS orienteering training series in New York City.
During the summertime it becomes dark only after 8-8:30pm, therefore there is a time window after regular business hours to complete a 30 minutes orienteering course in one of the city's many parks.
Training will be held on very detailed recently created/updated sprint color maps.

Scale varies from 1:5,000 to 1:3,000. Contours - from 2.5m to 1m.  
Expect Staples printing quality.

IMPORTANT! 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 7:20 pm.

On each training session only ONE course will be offered. However, you may ask in advance for a White or Yellow course.
If anyone needs instructions, please let Stefan know (via the above mentioned email or Messenger) in advance and come at 5:30 pm.
Training will take place in any weather conditions, except severe storms.
The courses will be pre-printed, although - if needed - you may 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").

If more than 15 people sign up for the training, we would provide e-punching on some or even all controls. Bring your own SI stick. If less than 15 people sign up, expect 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 will be very appreciated ($7 if the course printed on two or more maps/sides or on 11"x17" paper).

IMPORTANT! These are training courses, not organized events!
Each participant in any or all of the Summer Tuesdays 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.

#1. May 20, Tuesday * RIVERSIDE PARK - NORTHEAST (MANHATTAN)
On the terrace (https://maps.app.goo.gl/niy96dTkJTVHc8n5A)
Take the 1 train to 116 St/Columbia University Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:11pm

#2. May 27, Tuesday * INWOOD HILL PARK SOUTHWEST (MANHATTAN)
At Beak Street park entrance (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TcwKSUmsTCiUaDhr9)
Take the A train to Dyckman Street Station.
Urban forest with steep hillsides, some areas have poison ivy. Wearing long pants, spiked shoes are good options.
Sunset: 8:17pm

#3. June 3, Tuesday * FORT TRYON PARK (MANHATTAN)
At the bench near the park entrance on the north side of Margaret Corbin Circle (https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hxjmqgVr2eMvRrW7)
Take the A train to 191 Street Station, when exiting take the elevator to Fort Washington Avenue.
Mixture of forest and urban park. Plenty of steps, steep hillsides. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:22pm

#4. June 10, Tuesday * ROOSEVELT ISLAND - SOUTHWEST
Outside of the Cornell Tech Cafe
 https://maps.app.goo.gl/SLnJ8M9VrVFbJ1fv8)
Take the F train to Roosevelt Island Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:26pm

#5. June 17, Tuesday * FORT GREENE PARK (BROOKLYN)
East of the tennis court (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2nLmFMT6G4W2eBRL7)
Take the B, Q or R train to DeKalb Ave Station.
Urban park. Prospect park in miniature. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:29pm

#6. June 24, Tuesday * GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK  (QUEENS)
At the wooden bench (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3RzPWKt9njfS6TEJ8)
Take the 7 train to Vernon Blvd / Jackson Ave station. Walk two blocks west along 50th Ave.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:31pm

#7. July 1, Tuesday * RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTHWEST (MANHATTAN)
At the long bench, east of the playground. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/F2xUqFfCMd1Z3XhW9)
Take the 1, 2, 3 train to 72 St Station or the 1 train to 79 St Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:31pm

#8. July 8, Tuesday * OWLS HEAD PARK and SHORE ROAD PARK NORTH (BROOKLYN)
On the long bench west of the park house (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBz2oY895bydoheTA)
Take the N or R train to the 59 Street Station, or the R train to Bay Ridge Avenue  station.
Urban park, though thickets are possible. Wear shorts or long pants - at your discretion.
Sunset: 8:29pm

#9. July 15, Tuesday * INWOOD HILL PARK NORTHEAST (MANHATTAN)
At the baseball field grandstand (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xc4LVLTZX4HagVa58)
Take the A train to the last stop - Inwood/207 Street Station.
Urban forest with steep hillsides, some areas have poison ivy. Wearing long pants, spiked shoes are a good option.
Sunset: 8:25pm

#10. July 22, Tuesday * ROOSEVELT ISLAND - NORTHEAST
At the white bench (https://maps.app.goo.gl/mmqixzVmnNifSkWb8)
Take the F train to Roosevelt Island Station.
Urban park. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:20pm

#11. July 29, Tuesday * MORNINGSIDE PARK (MANHATTAN)
At Carl Schurz Monument (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XoqCTTnwvu1fBqQZ6)
Take the A, B or C trains to Cathedral Parkway (110 st) Station or  the 1 train to 110 street Station.
Mixture of forest and urban park. Plenty of steps. Wear shorts.
Sunset: 8:14pm

#12. August 5, Tuesday * SUNSET PARK (BROOKLYN)
On one on these benches - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XXpoAHsegf1LaGF58
Take the 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: 8:06pm

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