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2008 United States ARDF Championships

Schedule

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the 2008 United States ARDF Championships. This schedule may change.

Park Entrance Fee: Competitors and other guests will be responsible for paying their own park entrance fees. It is recommended that all three days be purchased on Thursday to avoid having to stop at the park entrance on Friday or Saturday morning. Inform the ranger that you are part of the group registered for the Group Dining Hall on Friday and you will receive a discount for that day's admission.

Monday
April 28
Registration postmark deadline. Competitors are encouraged to email the organizers when they have mailed in their registrations.
Thursday
May 8
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Practice event. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Copperas Creek Campground. Signs will direct you from the park entrance. Competitors should bring both 144 MHz and 3.5 MHz receivers with them. Sample transmitters will be placed in the woods within 1 kilometer of meet HQ. Competitors will be given an orienteering map of the practice event area. Competitors will use this opportunity to verify operation of their equipment.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Introduction to ARDF Meeting. This will be an opportunity for those new to ARDF to learn more about the sports, ask questions, and find mentors.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mandatory Competitor Meeting. Topics covered at the competitor meeting will include: a review of the rules, a review of the start process, course notes, time limits, competition schedule, course safety, start order, the electronic punch system, and anything else relevant to the competition. Competitors will be given numbered race bibs and safety pins that must be worn during the competition.
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Volunteer Meeting. Topics covered at the competitor meeting will include: tasks to be performed, communications, procedures, and contingency plans.
Friday
May 9
10:00 AM 144 MHz Competition. Meet at the Group Dining Hall. Signs will direct you from the park entrance. The first start time will be 10:00 AM, and competitors will start at 5 minute intervals. Competitors must arrive at the start by 9:00 AM for equipment impound.
6:00 PM Group Dinner in the Group Dining Hall. Dinner will be meat lasagna, salad, bread, and dessert. Anyone with special dietary needs should contact the organizers. Extra dinners can be purchased, in advance, for spouses, children, or other non-competitor guests. Awards for the 144 MHz competition will be presented after dinner.
Saturday
May 10
9:00 AM 3.5 MHz Competition. Meet at the Copperas Cove Campground. The first start time will be 9:00 AM, to help accomodate those needing to leave in the afternoon. Competitors must arrive at the start by 8:00 AM for equipment impound. Awards for the 3.5 MHz competition will be presented in the finish area as soon as possible after the competition.

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Last updated: 17 April 2016