Discussion: Mother's Day Dash

Here is your personal invitation to the Mother's Day Dash.

What is that you say? The Mother's Day Dash is an orienteering meet taking place near Kingsmere in beautiful Gatineau Park on Mother's Day (11 May 2008). All are welcome to participate. Five different courses are offered.

Novice: 2.25km, 12 controls, easier navigating on trails

Sport-short: 4.5km, 9 controls, more navigational challenge on and off trails

Sport-long: 6.6km, 12 controls, more navigational challenge on and off trails

Advanced-short: 4.5km, 8 controls, difficult navigating, mostly off trails

Advanced-ling: 6.9km, 11 controls, difficult navigating, mostly off trails

On-site registration from 10:00 - 11:00 at Kingsmere, parking lot P6. Staggered starts from 10:30 - 11:30. All courses close promptly at 14:00. Electronic timing (SI system) for Sport and Advanced courses. Parkways are open - access P6 from the Champlain Parkway.

Since it is Mother's Day after all, we hope to offer a special treat for all mothers completing any course. Sunny weather is forecast. Hope to see you all there.

This may be interest to those planning to join in the Mother's Day Dash at Kingsmere (P6) on May 11. Please plan to arrive before 10:45 in order to avoid parking fees. Reminder - access P6 from the Champlain Parkway.