HEADLINES

SMAC AR 2011

ten years of adventure

by SMAC

4/16/11

The Huron Meadows Metropark will be the base location of this years race. This location offers extensive water features a vast trail system as well as glacial topography that is unique to SE Michigan. Racers will be provided with orienteering quality OCAD produced race maps. Meadows Metropark also has a permanent orienteering course (compliments of the SMOC) racers are encouraged to practice their navigation prior to the race.

LOCATION: Huron Meadows Metropark

Maps: Park Map, Permanent Orienteering Course

RACE FLYER

THE DISCIPLINES: Canoeing Mountain Biking Fixed Ropes Orienteering and *Special Events*

RACE CUTOFF: 10:00 hours

TEAMS: 2 person (coed - male - female)

PAST RACE INFO: Can be found in the SMAC AR10 section of the clubs webpage located on upper left column pull down menu

Paul Piorkowski

Race Director SMAC

NEWS

Winning Race Routes Are Updated

by SMAC

Sunday, March 28, 2010

We have updated the Winning Race Routes page within the Navigation section of the clubs website. The Winning Race Routes page contains course notes from past race winners and detailed maps that depict the winning route that was used. The races represent past club events as well as some others races in which our members have competed. If you have a route/navigation based story that you have used and would like to share with the membership please e-mail Paul.

SMAC Race Shirts Are Now Available

by SMAC

August 2 2008

If you took part in the SMAC AR08 you received one of the new club race shirts. The shirts were especially made for our club and include the design details that are appreciated for training or competition. The shirts feature a zippered front and seams that lay flat to minimize chaffing and are made from super soft birds eye polyester to ensure good wicking and breathability. The shirts detail is the simple club logo graphics. We are offering them to our members at cost plus shipping and they are available in the SMAC Gear section of the clubs website. Check it out.

Adventure Training Courses Available

by SMAC

SMAC is offering a new support for our members - on-line training courses. The concept is that members can utilize these courses at their convenience and can share their review of the course with the -rest of the membership within the clubs online forum. Users are encouraged to share their thoughts on route choice and the time it took them to complete the course. The courses are designed to be completed in a few hours and include one or more disciplines utilizing orienteering control descriptions for the check point locations. We provided detailed 1:24000 maps that can be downloaded as .pdf files and printed on 8.5x11 inch paper. Although the maps are pre-marked we have provided UTM coordinates for reference. The locations are all major land features so you will know when you have located the check points. If you have a favorite training course that you would like to share with the membership please contact Paul and we will try to get it posted.

Click Here to see the On-line training courses

SMAC Stickers Are Available

Thanks to the Southern Michigan Adventure Club SMAC stickers are FREE for the asking. Stick them on AR gear and continue training and racing and be an overall good SMAC Ambassador.Click

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