On January 28, GAOC will be holding an open public meet which will be held at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation. GAOC access to the reservation is at the courtesy of the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This 1,300 acre property includes both wooded and open terrain, including buildings. (NOTE FOR SCOUT LEADERS: Special announcements at the end of this information.)
Since the meet will be held at a BSA facility, we encourage scout packs, troops, or crews to attend. Although this is strictly not a BSA event, GAOC members, who are also scout leaders, will be available to sign advancement and merit badge accomplishments, as time allows. Beginner (White) and novice (Yellow) courses will be available and are greater than 1-mile, as per first class and merit badge requirements. Be sure that Scouts dress appropriate for the weather and bring a whistle, water bottle and compass. Whistles are to be used exclusively for emergencies ONLY!
The meet will begin at 10:00 am with instruction beginning at approximately 10:00 am. Please do not arrive before this time and expect to begin. Last starting times will be at 1:00 pm. All participants are expected back within 3 hours of their start time or 3:00 pm, whichever comes first.
Standard meet fees apply as posted on the GAOC web site. Members are $7, Non-members are $10. Electronic punch (e-punch) will be used. E-punch rental is $3. These fees are per start, so small groups going together with one map will only pay one entry and E-punch fee. (All participants, however, must have a waiver, see below.) No parking fee is required.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in any GAOC event, ALL participants MUST complete a Waiver of Responsibility. For youth under the age of 18, the Waiver of Responsibility MUST be signed by their own Parent or Legal Guardian. It is NOT sufficient that the Waiver of Responsibility be signed by any other adult such as a scout leader, coach, teacher or chaperone. Please access the gaorienteering.org web site and complete the waiver for ALL participants. Waivers need to be completed by the participant or their parent or legal guardian ONLINE. Complete the online waiver form here by joining GAOC as an Associate Member for free. Contact Jeffrey Lybarger at 404-245-7398 if you have questions.
Courses will include: (E-punch will be used on all courses.)
| Course | Description | Controls | Distance | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Beginner with all controls along/near paths | 9 | 1.8 km | 15 m |
| Yellow | Novice with controls just off easily followed features | 10 | 2.6 km | 20 m |
| Orange | Intermediate | 12 | 4.9 km | 60 m |
| Silver | Very Short Expert for senior runners | 9 | 3.2 km | 60 m |
| Brown | Very Short Expert | 12 | 4.5 km | 65 m |
| Green | Short Expert | 13 | 5.7 km | 85 m |
| Red | Standard Expert | 12 | 6.0 km | 85 m |
From Atlanta, take I-20 East to Exit 88, Porterdale. Turn right at the top of the ramp. Follow Almon Rd. (becomes Crowell Rd., then Rt. 653) South for 5.8 miles. Turn right onto Flat Shoals Rd and follow Flat Shoals 3.4 miles to Rt. 36. Turn right and travel south for 3.1 miles. Turn right on Boy Scout Road. The Camp entrance is .4 mile on the right.
The address is 220 Scout Road, Covington, GA 30016.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip timing cards are required. Rentals are available for BSA troops only.
| Members | $7 |
| Associate and Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| SI-8 E-chip Rental | $3 |
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Jeff Lybarger 404-245-7398