Canadian Orienteering Championships 2007

2007 Canadian Orienteering Championships

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Accommodation

If you are planning to stay at host hotel, the Saskatoon Travelodge, be sure to book your rooms before June 22. We have negotiated an excellent rate of $85 single or double, $95 triple or quad (plus taxes) for standard accommodation for COC participants. After June 22 our room block will be released and normal rates will be in effect ($20-$30 more per night depending on the day of the week).

To make your reservations call 306-242-8881, or the North American toll free number 1-888-278-4209 (direct to the hotel) or e-mail reservations@travelodgesaskatoon.com and ask for the Canadian Orienteering Championship group booking or refer to Reservation ID #4329 to receive the above rate.

You also have a chance to win two nights standard accommodation free if you reserve before June 22. The draw will take place at the COC banquet on Friday, July 27.

Registration

The next early registration deadline is . . . June 15, 2007! (Final Registration Deadline is July 10.) Our map for the night event is now complete and our course planners have been very busy. This will be a challenging course!!!

For detailed information on events and registration, go to www.coc2007.ca. If you have already registered for the WRE's please check the "currently registered" list on the website to ensure your name, categories, SI number and all other information is correct.

Other Events

COC Banquet – The COC banquet will be held on Friday, July 27 at the Travelodge Hotel. The theme of the banquet is an Island Beach Party so be sure to wear your favorite tropical print shirt, shorts and flip flops. Come and join in the fun and socializing with fellow orienteers! Support the National Orienteering Team by bringing an item for the silent auction and placing your bids on other items! Tickets for the banquet must be purchased by July 23.

Sass Peepre Junior Training Camp (July 23-26) – This camp is open to participants aged 10 – 20 years and of all levels of ability. This is an incredible opportunity for young people to learn from some of the very best orienteers! The camp is run by Ted & Maureen de St. Croix and a host of very experienced volunteers.

COF Orienteering Conference (July 23-26) – The Board of Directors of the Canadian Orienteering Federation is pleased to be organizing a conference to promote discussions on current trends in orienteering, with a particular focus on the electronic advances. The following topics are on the agenda: OCAD mapping and Sport Ident software, the new National Coaching Certification Program for orienteering, discussion groups and brainstorming sessions on items relevant to the COF.

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for a few more volunteers! If you can help, please complete the volunteer registration form at http://www.coc2007.ca/coc2007_volunteers.htm. COC volunteers will receive an official COC t-shirt, thanks to SaskEnergy, Champion of Volunteers!

Website www.coc2007.ca

Go to www.coc2007.ca for more information on all COC 2007 events.

We look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon this summer!