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Please join us for
Dillo-Goat VIII
01/28/2012
LBJ National Grasslands
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Decatur, TX
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Courses
Yellow
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Brown
Card punch |
Red
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Warning: The location of this event is rougher and more "natural" than
most of the city parks and camps used for NTOA events. Full O gear is recommended. No beginners please!. The meet director reserves
the priviledge of rejecting any registration entries or of not allowing the participation of any entrants that are not known to have
the necessary skills and experience.
- For an explanation of the course colors, see the course descriptions.
- Course time limits: All competitors must report to the finish line within 3 hours after the mass start.
Classes
- This event will be using a sub-set of the standard NTOA classes.
- For an explanation of how the NTOA classes are determined, see the class descriptions (PDF).
- Class Adjustments: Classes may be combined or sub-divided based on the number of entrants per class.
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The Schedule
| 09:00 - 09:45 : |
Registration. You must arrive and register by 9:45 AM.
If pre-registered, you must check-in and pay your fees by 9:45 AM
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| 09:45 - 09:55 : |
Instructions to competitors The meet director will provide some last minute instructions. |
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| 10:00: |
Mass Start, Mass start planned at 10:00 AM or as soon as instructions, maps and clues are distributed. |
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| 10:00 - 01:00 : |
Competitor's on the course. Every participant must return to finish and check in by 01:00 PM. |
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| 01:00 : |
NO Awards Ceremony!. Results will be posted on the website. |
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| 01:15 - 02:30 : |
Control Marker Pickup. Get extra experience. Volunteer to pick up a few control bags. |
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Other Event Information
Orienteering Survival Guide: If this is your first event, you
might like to read this event
description .
Equipment: Wear comfortable running shoes or hiking boots, long
pants or long nylon running pants for protection against underbrush,
eyewear to protect against branches, a watch as there is a time limit (3
hours unless noted otherwise), a whistle to call for help, and a compass.
The compass should be protractor-style with a clear baseplate that can be
purchased at many outdoor and sporting-goods stores for $10-$15.
Water:Water will be available at the start, finish and at
locations on the course. However, all participants are highly encouraged
to carry water to prevent dehydration.
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Information
Questions regarding preregistration can be sent to the
. Other questions regarding the meet should be sent to the meet director.
Fees for Competitive Individuals - Awards given to top finishers
(Competitors that are competing as individuals)
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| Competitor |
Online registration Cost |
"At the Meet" Cost |
| Juniors: (19 yrs and younger) |
$5 per person |
$10 per person |
| Members |
$7 per person |
$10 per person |
| Non-members |
$10 per person |
$10 per person |
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Price includes 1 map
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Fees for Recreational Teams and Individuals
(1 or more participants that are navigating the course together)
(Recreational teams not offered at this barebones event)
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Step 1: Registration
Online registration is highly encouraged. The number of maps with
preprinted courses is based upon Online registration numbers. Day of race
registrants may be required to hand draw their courses on a blank map.
The number of registatrations allowed for this venue is NOT limited by the landowner. NTOA has
placed limits to keep event to a manageable size. Those limits are high enough that they have
historically allowed everyone to participate.
Use the following link to see the limits and the available slots for the event and for each course.
Limits and available slots
Online registration is Closed.
Online registration will open about 10 days before the event and close at noon on the Thursday before the event.
Step 2: Download and complete a waiver
Save time on event day! Download and complete the waiver now.
Complete the waiver in pen and bring with it you to the event.
NOTE: All youth under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
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Location and Directions
Online Maps and Directions
The Dillo-Goat is being held on the LBJ-North Map.
From Dallas/Denton:
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Exit I-35 at US 380 (University Drive)
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West on US 380 to Decatur
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Exit US 380 just after the Railroad overpass in Decatur
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Head north on 730.
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Follow directions below to get to the LBJ North Map
From Ft. Worth:
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North on US 287 to Decatur
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East on US380
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Left exit in 1 mile
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Head north on 730.
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Follow directions below to get to the LBJ North Map
Driving Directions to the LBJ North Map
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Turn left on 2360.
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NOTE: 2360 connects to 730 at two places
There are brown road signs on 730 at both turn offs to Black Creek Lake.
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If you take the first left onto 2360 you will soon be
heading north. This route is more direct but has more gravel road. (3.75 miles)
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If you take the second left onto 2360 you will be heading
west. This route is less direct but has less gravel road. (2.0 miles)
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The arrow on the map above shows taking the second left
onto 2360. This is the recommended route and will have NTOA signs at each turn. (Thanks, Ralph!)
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Go west on 2372 / Claborn Rd.
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North on 2461 / Portwood Rd. (towards Black Creek Lake)
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Go straight past the next Black Creek Lake sign (don't turn left).
NOTE: in previous years, we met at Black Creek Lake, but not this time.
- Continue heading north on 2461.
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Go west (left) on FS 904 towards Tadra Pt. trailhead
(i.e. West at the ranch house, crossing the cattle guard)
Continue following this road until you reach the meet headquarters.
(i.e. DO NOT turn right turn at Tadra Pt sign)
- Please park in the designated areas, away from the main road. See the Google photo below:
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Meet Director Notes
Reminder. This is a DilloGoat! That means:
- Mass start (at 10:00)
- Following other competitors is acceptable
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You can skip 1 control [Make sure you skip the
corresponding boxes on your punch card]
Other Information
We are using the northern map, which is the same one that was used for last year's meet.
The maps are all 1:10,000 scale, and include a legend. Control description sheets will be
separate.
The official course length and climb noted on the control description sheet is for the
entire course without skipping any controls.
If you haven't been to LBJ National Grasslands before, you'll find that it is rougher and
more "natural" than any of the city parks and camps we attend during the year. Once you get
off the gravel roads, there isn't much indication that humans frequent this area. Some of
the trails are overgrown and become indistinct in some places. There are a number of game
and stock trails that are not always mapped. The soil is almost 100% sand in some areas,
and as such, erodes very easily. As a result, narrow erosion gullies are often more distinct
than the official trails.
The most prevalent users of this area of the park are horse riders. For your own personal
safety, if you encounter horses on your course, please give them a wide berth and
communicate with the riders. Horses don't like surprises.
Greenbriar is extremely prevalent and just downright nasty in many areas of the park. They
are marked with green hatching on the map. Reasonable attempts have been made to direct the
courses away from those areas, although the advanced courses may encounter patches of it in
some sections of the course, depending on route choice. Greenbriar will be encountered even
along trails used by Yellow participants so be aware and dress properly.
Long pants highly recommended even for yellow course runners.
Although the open "grasslands" areas of the park look very runable, there are footing
hazards in these areas. The ground is rough in many areas, creating tripping hazards. Also,
there are many gullies which can drop out unexpectedly. For those of you that like to run
while reading your map - watch out!
There are water stops along the courses, as noted on the map
| Yellow |
3.57 |
14 |
55 |
manual |
| Brown |
6.17 |
16 |
77 |
manual |
| Red |
7.02 |
21 |
100 |
manual |
Gene Wernette & Ray Janes
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Course Setter Notes
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The course setter notes are included in the Meet director notes for this event.
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NTOA Meet Schedule
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| 09/24, NOD |
| 10/15, Sam Crawford |
| 11/12-13, Texoma |
| 12/10, Camp Wisdom |
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| 01/14-15, Texas Stampede |
| 01/28, Dillo-Goat |
| 02/18, James Ray |
| 03/17, Trinity Forest |
| 03/24-25, SR2 |
| 04/21, Tyler |
| 05/05, Bob Woodruff |
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| 09/29, NOD |
| 10/27, Gateway |
| 11/17-18, Red River Ramble |
| 12/15, Samuell-Crawford |
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| 01/12, James Ray |
| 02/02, Camp Wisdom |
| 02/16-17, Texas Stampede |
| 03/09, Dillo-Goat |
| 03/23-24, (possible)SR2 |
| 04/13, Tyler |
| 05/04, Oak Point |
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