12/08/12 - Skiles Test Nature Park

Volunteers needed! for registration, start/finish, and control pickup. Please e-mail  if you can help out. Thanks.

Event: Standard Meet.  What happens at a standard meet?

Date: Saturday, December 8th, 2012

Location:  Skiles Test Nature Park

The address for Skiles test is 6910 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Or you can try this link.  Parking is in the small lot on Fall Creek Rd.  Additional parking is available in the parking lot on Fall Creek Parkway.  From the Skiles Test parking lot go west to the first left, then follow that road to the first parking lot on the left.  There is a trail that will lead you right back to Skiles from there.

Time Schedule: 

9:00am -- Registration opens, courses open for starts

9:30am-- Beginner Clinic

12:00pm-- Courses closed to starts (no more starts after 1pm)

3:00pm -- Course closed, control pickup begins.

Courses: White, Yellow, Brown or Green  What do the course colors mean?

Skill Levels: All skill levels.  This is a fantastic property for first timers or less experienced orienteers

Registration:  Individuals or teams may either sign up for any course.  We suggest group size of less than 5 whenever possible.  

Fees: The meet fee is $5.00/person for a member of any USOF-chartered O-club. The fee is $15.00 for non-members.  Remember, this fee is PER GROUP, whether the group is one person or five! The fee includes one map, one punch card, and one clue sheet. For small groups, additional maps may be purchased for $2.00 each.   Your registration fee allows you to run as many courses as you like in the time allowed.

Loaner compasses available: Yes

Whistles required: Yes

Water: Yes 

Restrooms: No

On Site Camping: NO

Lodging: None

Meet director/ course setter: Rob Minto, Brenda Blackwell, Aidan Minto