Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Here are the headlines:
Jospe Leads Team USA at World Ski Orienteering Championships
 Congratulations to Team USA’s Alexandra Jospe (CSU; see photo), who tallied a pair of Top 20 finishes at the 2015 World Ski Orienteering Championships in Hamar, Norway.
Christopherson and Childs Win Annual Wilson Award
Congratulations to Tyra Christopherson (COC) and Ethan Childs (GMOC) for winning this year’s Iain Wilson Character Through Competition Award. This is the second year the award has been given.
Applications Now Open for MTBO Team USA
Are you a fast mountain biker with great nav skills and a desire to represent the US this August at the World Mountain Bike Orienteering Champs in the Czech Republic? Apply now to join the OUSA Elite Team.
Seeking Administrator for Event Register
OUSA is searching for our next Event Register Administrator. This person will not only continue Kent Shaw's fine work but also take EventReg to the next generation, especially as a tool for OUSA clubs and supporting members. A copy of the job description and application process may be found here on the OUSA website.
Club Development Grants Available Through OUSA
This year, clubs are available to apply for grant money from OUSA…not just for maps. To learn more, contact OUSA VP, Clubs Greg Lennon.
Announcing OUSA Annual General Meeting
The 2015 Orienteering USA Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, June 26 th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm local time at the Riverstone International School, 5521 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, Idaho. All OUSA clubs, supporting members and members are invited to attend. Detailed information will be posted on the City of Trees Orienteering Club website.
Need an Event Theme for June - How About Olympic Day?
If your club is looking for a theme for a June local meet consider Olympic Day. It can be any day that month. Contact Glen for more information.
OUSA to Change Hotel Partner
Effective March 31 st, OUSA will no longer be partnering with Choice Hotels to provide discounted hotel rates to orienteers. We thank Choice Hotels for their support. At this time OUSA is seeking a new national hotel partner and will provide updated information at a later date.
United States to Host 2021 World Games
The city of Birmingham, Alabama has been selected to host the 2021 World Games. While dates have not been finalized, it will most likely occur during the summer. Orienteering is a medal sport at this festival of games. In the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia, Team USA’s Ali Crocker finished 6 th.
Upcoming Orienteering USA National Events
- March 21-22, 2015: U.S. Interscholastic, Intercollegiate and Trail Orienteering Champs/ Ridley Fox Chaser II (DVOA – Media, PA; event website; late fees after March 1)
- March 27-29, 2015: U.S. Individual Orienteering Champs/ Flying Pig XIX and Team USA Trials (OCIN – Grayson & Morehead, KY; event website; late fees after March 1)*
- April 25-26: BAOC A-meet (BAOC – East of San Jose, CA)
- May 2-3, 2015: 36th West Point A-meet (USMAOC – West Point, NY)
- June 26, 2015: Orienteering USA Annual General Meeting (Boise, ID)
- June 26-28, 2015: U.S. UltraLong Champs/ Gold Rush A-meet and OUSA Annual General Meeting (CTOC – Boise & Idaho City, ID; event website; early registration closes March 15)*
- September 19-27, 2015: OUSA National Orienteering Week - Nationwide
- October 3-4. 2015: EMPO A-meet (EMPO – East Poestenskill, NY)
- October 10-11, 2015: Boulder Dash (UNO – Hancock, NH)
- October 23-25, 2015: Kentucky Outdoor Adventure Games A-meet (OLOU & OCIN – near Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY)
* OUSA Board of Directors meetings. All are welcome.
We’ll see you in the woods.
Peter Goodwin – President
Glen Schorr – Executive Director
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