FALL GIRL GUIDES EVENT
OCTOBER 25, 2025
Join the fun and challenge of this special event, exclusive to the Girl Guides units of Oakville, hosted by Dontgetlost Adventure Running. Come learn the basics of orienteering from certified coaches, including instruction on the basics of navigation and orienteering, a practice map navigation exercise, followed by a full-on adventure running course involving finding checkpoints of different point values, all within a set time limit. Running free in a park - what could be more fun?!
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​​​​​​MEETING LOCATION
Shell​ Park, Oakville
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Meet at the large
parking area by the
soccer fields and
bathroom facilities.
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NOTE: This event is only open to affiliated Girl Guide units of Oakville.
​PARTICIPATION FEES
PARTICIPANT
By Oct 21
$15
VOLUNTEER
By Oct 21
$0
Participation fee includes copies of the practice and challenge course maps, use of SI (SportIdent) timing chip, awards for top three teams in each category, and 2025 DontGetLost Adventure Running membership to cover event insurance. The fee does not include online transaction charge or HST.
A full refund, minus the online processing fee, will be issued if a registrant cancels prior to the registration deadline. No refunds will be possible after Oct. 21st.
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SCHEDULE
9:00 - 9:30: Participant & volunteer sign-in
9:30: Volunteer meeting
10:00: Basics of navigation clinic
10:15 - 10:30: practice course
10:30-11:00 open start window for challenge course
12:00 course closure
12:15 awards
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REQUIRED GEAR
Dress for the conditions - running shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, etc.
SportIdent (SI) timing chip (supplied at registration)
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