Racers,

We finally have received all authorizations and permits and can give you a comprehensive schedule for this weekend.  Please pay close attention, as this schedule may differ slightly from other information we have already released (format provided courtesy of Scott Angove).

 Pre-event meeting          Friday 7:00pm-9:00pm         Holiday Inn Lounge

This event is not mandatory, but highly recommended.  Its purpose is for packet pickup and race information dispersal.  Late registration is restricted to this event. There will be no race day registration.  Besides—the lounge has a fireplace and good drinks!  Please join us for a great opportunity to socialize with fellow racers.

Pre-race meeting           Saturday 7:30am       Rocky gap parking lot

Course directions and map review will take place at this time.  Late comers will be left to their own devices. There may be some last minute race rule changes based on weather.  It would be in your best interest to arrive on time for this meeting. Please arrive early if you did not make the pre-event meeting on Friday.

Bike-run-bike start        Saturday 8:00am       Rocky gap parking lot

Pre-orienteering meeting   Saturday 5:00pm       Holiday Inn Lounge

This meeting will disclose the location of the Nighttime Navigation and will discuss the format and rules. There will also be a mandatory gear check.  If you cannot make this meeting you will not be permitted to race.  Maps will not be distributed at this time.  They will be distributed at 5:45 at the race location.

Orienteering maps given    Saturday 5:45pm       Location TBA at 5:00pm

Your team will have 15 minutes to review the map and locate the race start and other landmarks.  CP’s will be identified on the map, but you will have no idea which CP’s you are to retrieve and in what order.  Your punch card and clue sheet will be distributed at the start of each leg.  There are three legs in this stage.

 Orienteering start         Saturday 6:00pm      

This will be a staggered start based on finish order from stage 1.  Start order for Stage 2 will be revealed at Pre-orienteering meeting at Holiday Inn.  You are not required to arrive at the Orienteering location at 5:45.  If your team has a later start time, you can arrive later.

Pre-Biathlon meeting   Sunday 9:00am         Kalbfus Club

Gun safety will be discussed and start times will be revealed.  The top five teams will be started on their time differential from the other events.  All other teams will be started on a one minute interval.  Please arrive no later than 9:00 am regardless of your team’s standing.

 Biathlon start         Sunday 10:00am        Kalbfus Club

 Awards—Sunday 1:00 pm  Kalbfus Club-- Please join us for an award ceremony and food!  Awards for the 2010 GRASS will also be distributed.

Thanks for your time and can't wait to see you at the 2BD!!