Join us in celebrating the final two events of this year’s Ultimate Orienteer Series!

This year we’ll be finishing the season with two excellent events at Fisk State Park near Spokane. To make the event even more special, we’ll be debuting two new maps and hosting two National Ranking Events (NREs)! In addition, Saturday’s races will comprise the Pig War Challenge, a semi-annual competition between British Columbia and Washington. Come out and Defend the Pig!

Warmup races

Get in a little last-minute training with two mid-week races just up the river from Fisk at Riverside State Park, hosted by Eastern Washington Orienteering Club.

• Thursday, June 22, 4:30-6:30p – Sprint (Bowl & Pitcher at Riverside)
• Friday, June 23, 1:30-4:30p – Classic (Camp Seven Mile at Riverside)

Registration for these events will be through EWOC. Details are available on their website.

Location

Fisk State Park, 25 miles northwest of Spokane

Location/directions

Parking

Discover Pass Required

You need a Discover Pass to park at Fisk. There is no on-site purchase option, so be sure you purchase the pass in advance. You can purchase a Discover Pass ($35 annual or $11.50/day) online or in person at many hunting/fishing license vendors or at several retail locations. Check the Discover Pass website for details.

Carpooling

There are about 40 designated parking spots at Fisk, as well as parking along the entrance road. We encourage carpooling, which will not only save on parking fees but alleviate traffic congestion.

Terrain

Terrain is open pine forest with very detailed rock features in the sprint area. Check out the drone flyover by mapper John Brady to get an aerial preview.

Maps

Sprint map is 1:4,000 scale, mapped to ISSprOM 2019-2 standard. Middle map is 1:10,000, mapped to ISOM 2017-2 standard.

Embargo

For the sake of competitive fairness and in accordance with OUSA rules, the race venue is embargoed until the competition, i.e. anyone wishing to be eligible for competitive awards may not enter Fisk State Park (except the parking area and entry road) before the event.

Registration/Prices

Registration is open! Registration is through OUSA’s EventReg.

Registration is limited to 120 per day, so sign up early to guarantee a spot.

Find out who’s registered.

Online pre-registration closes Tuesday, June 20 at midnight Pacific Time. A limited number of on-site signups may be available.

Race	Online pre-registration	On-site registration (limited to map supply on hand)
Saturday, June 24 – Two Forest Sprints (Round 1 and Round 2) NRE	$25 – 20 and under*	$35 – 20 and under*
	$35 – adult*	$50 – adult*
	$25 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)	$35 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)
	$25 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4	$35 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4
Sunday, June 25 – Middle NRE	$25 – 20 and under*	$35 – 20 and under*
	$35 – adult*	$50 – adult*
	$25 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)	$35 – recreational or Ultimate only (no NRE points)
	$25 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4	$35 – groups (+ $5 for each additional adult** group member); recreational classes ONLY; group limit 4
*OUSA members receive a discount ($4/day for adults, $2/day for juniors) for competitive classes **18 and over; youth under 18 are free with an adult group leader

COC members – register using volunteer points

COC members may use volunteer points to pay for a portion of their entry fee (online pre-registration only). Email marmot@cascadeoc.org and ask for a discount code, specifying one event day or both.

Timing system

We will use the SPORTident electronic timing and punching system for all events. All competitors are required to use an SI-Card to participate. If you don’t own your own, sign up to rent one when you register. Contactless (Air+) punching will NOT be used.

Malfunction

If the SI unit fails (you don’t hear a beep or see a flash), use the manual pin punch to punch your map. Before downloading, let the volunteer know what happened.

Start times

All events will have individual pre-assigned start times. Times will be posted on the registration site by Thursday, June 22 at midnight. Recreational classes will start after all competitive participants on that course have started.

Awards

• Sprint NRE (two-round total time) – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
• Middle NRE – 3 deep in age classes; 1st place in other competitive classes
• Marmot Cup (2-day total time; must participate in all events in the same class) – 1st place in all competitive classes

Child Care

No child care will be provided. However, we will make every effort to accommodate parents who are participating. If you require early, late, or split start times, please request this when you register.

Refund Policy

You may receive a full refund (minus fees) if you cancel by June 10. No refunds will be given after this date.

Tourist activities

The Spokane area has activities for just about everyone. From hiking, biking, and water sports to art galleries, shopping, golf, and more. Below are just a few suggestions. Get details and more ideas at VisitSpokane.com.

• Kayaking on the Spokane River
• Hiking at Mount Spokane State Park
• Biking on the Centennial Trail
• Forest Fire Lookout Museum
• Manito Park’s Duncan Gardens
• Spokane Falls

Friday, June 23

Schedule (preliminary)

• 10:00a – Check-in and on-site registration (while map supplies last) open
• 10:00a – Model open
• 2:00p – Check-in and model close

Saturday, June 24 – Forest Sprints NRE

   Event #7/8 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!

• Morning: Forest Sprint Round 1
• Afternoon: Forest Sprint Round 2

The Forest Sprints NRE will include both Round 1 and Round 2. Results and OUSA rankings will be based on your 2-round total time.

Pig War Challenge

Saturday’s races will also comprise the Pig War Challenge. The “presentation of the pig” will occur at Saturday night’s social gathering.

Courses/Classes

All courses are Sprint format. Results are based on 2-round total time.

Course details will be added when available.

Course	Navigational experience	Class	Ultimate Series Class
White	Beginner	F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White Recreational White	N/A
Yellow/Orange	Intermediate	F-14, F-16, M-14, M-16 F Yellow/Orange, M Yellow/Orange Recreational Yellow/Orange	F-16, M-16
Brown/Green	Advanced	F-18, F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+, M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown/Green, M Brown/Green Recreational Brown/Green	F-18, F-20, F50+, F70+ M-18, M50+, M70+
Red/Blue	Advanced	F-21+, M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+, M-21+ M Red Recreational Red/Blue	F-21+ M-20, M-21+

Course Notes

Course notes will be provided when available.

Time Limit

In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for each sprint round is 1 hour.

Schedule (preliminary)

• 8:00a – Check-in and on-site registration (while map supplies last) open
• 9:00-10:00a – starts, Round 1
• 11:00a – Round 1 courses close
• 1:00-2:00p – starts, Round 2
• 3:00p – Round 2 courses close
• 5:30p – Social gathering (location TBA), including Sprint awards and “presentation of the pig”

Sunday, June 25 – Middle NRE

   Event #8/8 in the Ultimate Orienteer Series!

Courses/Classes

All courses are Middle format.

Course details will be added when available.

 

Course	Navigational experience	Class	Ultimate Series Class
White	Beginner	F-10, F-12, M-10, M-12 M/F White Recreational White	N/A
Yellow	Adv Beginner	F-14, M-14 F Yellow, M Yellow Recreational Yellow	N/A
Orange	Intermediate	F-16, M-16 F Orange, M Orange Recreational Orange	F-16, M-16
Brown	Advanced	F-18, F55+, F60+, F65+, F70+, F75+, F80+, F85+, F90+ M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+, M85+, M90+ F Brown, M Brown Recreational Brown	F-18, F50+, F70+ M70
Green	Advanced	F-20, F35+, F40+, F45+, F50+ M-18, M50+, M55+, M60+ F Green, M Green Recreational Green	F-20 M-18, M50+
Red	Advanced	F-21+ M-20, M35+, M40+, M45+ M Red Recreational Red	F-21+ M-20
Blue	Advanced	M-21+	M-21+

Course Notes

Course notes will be provided when available.

Time Limit

In accordance with OUSA rules, the time limit for the Middle is 2 hours.

Schedule (preliminary)

• 8:00a – Check-in and on-site registration (while map supplies last) open
• 9:00-11:00a – starts
• 1:30p – courses close
• 2:00p – Middle, Marmot Cup, and Ultimate Series awards

Accommodations

Lodging

The closest hotels and motels are in Airway Heights, or Spokane International Airport, approximately 30 miles south of Fisk. Some examples are listed below (inclusion on the list is not a recommendation). There are also multiple smaller motels. AirBnb and Vrbo are also possible options.

• Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
• Days Inn & Suites Airway Heights
• Hampton Inn Spokane
• Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
• MainStay Suites Spokane Airport
• Ramada by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)
• Sleep Inn Spokane Airport
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott (Spokane Airport)
• Wyngate by Wyndham (Spokane Airport)

Camping

Below are two nearby campgrounds.

Riverside State Park

Bowl & Pitcher Campground

• 20 miles, approx. 35 minutes from Fisk
• Reservations (select Riverside – Bowl & Pitcher)
• RVs, tents, showers

Lake Spokane Campground

• 29 miles, approx. 45 minutes from Fisk
• Reservations (select Lake Spokane)
• RVs, tents, showers