Join us, Houston Orienteering Club, for our first meet of the 26-27 season at Challenger 7 Memorial Park in Webster, TX. Our club has hosted meets at this location for over 30 years; and we welcome all ages and experience levels to join us in Orienteering, the “thinking sport” of navigating using a map and compass.
When? September 26, 2026
Schedule
8:00 am Check-In Opens
9:15 am Beginner Orienteering Class
9:50 am Check-In Closes 10:00 am First Start 2:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Courses – White (Easy), Yellow (Beginner), Orange (Intermediate), Black (Extended Intermediate)
Course Lengths : White 2-3km, Yellow 3-4km, Orange 4-6km, Black ~7km
Course Time Limit – 3 hours
Map – 1:7,500, 2.5-meter contour interval, 2026
Punching – E-Punch Required for all competitors (Recreational Map Hikers are NOT required to e-punch and NOT eligible for awards)
Additional – Bathrooms with running water and toilets are available
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 23th, 2026 8 PM: registration closes and payment/waivers must be turned in by 8 pm. Both competitors and recreational map hikers must preregister online to participate. Maps are printed based on online registration numbers.
Select your club name from the drop-down list. If you are not listed select “Add New” and type your club name. Please keep it down below 20 characters if possible. Use “HS” and “Int” if applicable.
“Save and Resume Later” on the bottom of this form will allow you to obtain a direct link to this registration form so that you can continue editing and make further changes later. Once your registration is finalized, submit the registration form, payment, and waivers. Contact us if you have any payment or waiver upload issues.
Do not use all caps for the name field. Use proper case.
Pay online with Credit Card or PayPal account at the end of registration.
If you fail to pay during registration, another way to pay is listed here.
Checks must be received by 9/23/2026. Normal mailing postmarked by 9/11/2026 from the Houston area may get to the destination by 9/23/2026. It is on the check sender to get payment completed by the deadline.
Every participant must SUBMIT a completed waiver prior to competing. If the participant is under 18, the waiver must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Every participant must have a completed waiver prior to competing. If the participant is under 18, the waiver must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.
