Tuesday Evening Orienteering sessions in NYC

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from May 19th to August 4th and August 25​

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We are pleased to offer once again our Summer Tuesdays orienteering training series in New York City.

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Training series will be held on very detailed recently created/updated sprint color maps, drawn in IOF ISSprOM 2019 symbols. Scale - 1:3,000 or 1:4,000.

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Expect Staples printing quality.

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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. Also provide your e-punch number (or that you are going to rent one).

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On each training session only ONE course will be offered. However, you may ask in advance for a White or Yellow course.

Newcomers are warmly welcomed, but only brief instructions might be available.

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However, you may arrange such instructions during the week with Stefan or ask other participants of the session to provide one.  Usually, there are plenty of people willing to help.

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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.

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At the controls' location, you will find a SportIdent station with or without either pink/red ribbon, or a smaller version of control flag (6"x6" or 2"x2").

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.

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Donations of $7 will be very appreciated for the map ($10 if the course printed on two or more maps/sides or on 11"x17" paper) and $3 for renting the e-punch.

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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.

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Please observe traffic regulations (if applicable), do not trespass onto private properties, respect properties, respect others' right to move freely in the park.

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Starts will be available between 6pm and 7:20pm.

However, only the first 20 registered will be allowed to come and start at 6pm. The rest will be asked to come and start 20 or more minutes later.

 

#1. May 19, Tuesday  *  CENTRAL PARK - NORTH (MANHATTAN)

At the bench - https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2yeVm7wU89Kja7u9

Take the B or C train to 103rd or 96th Street Station.

Urban park. Wear shorts. Sunset: 8:10pm.

 

#2. May 26, 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: 8:16pm.

 

#3. June 2, 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: 8:21pm.

 

#4. June 9, 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 16, 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: 8:29pm.

 

#6. TBD - June 23 OR June 30, 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/8:31pm.

 

#7. July 7, Tuesday * GOVERNORS ISLAND

Meeting in Nolan Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6y3JLiHRaXc7fCrK8)

Ferries from Manhattan's Battery Maritime Building leave every hour at 15 and 45 minutes. Battery Maritime Building is an olive colored building located east of Staten Island Ferry (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uTX8TKPrmBEDMDap8)

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From the nearest subway station - Whitehall St/South Ferry (R, W and 1 lines) - it is only two minutes walk. Make sure to exit the station from its south side.

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Other subway options: Bowling Green Station (4 and 5 lines - 5 minutes walk), Wall Street Station (2 and 3 lines - 7-10 minute walk); Broad Street Station (J and Z lines - 6-8 minute walk).

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The ferry ride takes only 8 minutes. For roundtrip it costs $5.00 for adults, for children (12 y.o. and younger) it is free. Seniors (65+) are eligible for reduced fare.

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Attention: IGNORE all Google suggestions to board the ferry at Pier 11 (Wall Street) or at Pier 6 (Brooklyn).

Urban park. Wear shorts. Sunset: 8:29pm.

 

#8. July 14, 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: 8:26pm.

 

#9. July 21, Tuesday * CENTRAL PARK - NORTH (MANHATTAN)

At the bench - https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2yeVm7wU89Kja7u9

Take the B or C train to 103rd or 96th Street Station.

Urban park. Wear shorts.  Sunset: 8:21pm.

 

#10. July 28, Tuesday * OWL'S HEAD PARK (BROOKLYN)

At the white bench - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jrHaFQ9vFxiatBzG7

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 8:15pm.

 

#11. August 4, 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: 8:07pm.

 

#12. August 25, 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: 7:39pm.