April 27, 2025 Greenbush Rec Area

Results from the event at Blue Mound: 

https://center.sportident.com/results/orienteering/badger-orienteering-club/2025/blue-mound-spring-2025/overview/1

A  note from BGR Co-President Susie Madden:

More than 50 groups gathered at Blue Mound State Park this weekend for a lively spring orienteering meet. Participants were greeted with classic Wisconsin spring weather—mild temperatures, a bit of sunshine, and just enough mud to make things interesting.

Kevin Chan presented two beginner clinics; and a “Beginner Plus” course was offered, in addition to the regular Beginner course.

Badger Orienteering Club member Peter Zakrevski had the fastest time on the Long Advanced course, followed by orienteers from the Chicago Orienteering Club and the Minnesota Orienteering club in 2nd and 3rd place. It’s always great to host orienteers from other clubs. We encourage our members to attend events organized by other clubs as well! Several Scout groups participated in the event to earn rank advancement, and had lots of fun in the process.

Volunteers and event organizers kept things running smoothly and cheered on participants at the finish. Many newcomers to orienteering said they were already planning to return for future events. After crossing the finish line, people lingered to share stories, compare maps, and enjoy the fresh spring air.

Thank you to volunteers Mark P., Gillian E., Regina S., Rachel G., Katy W., Lara E., Ben S., Liz J., Kevin C., Hailin D., Bob and Karan D., Tom S., Linda S., and Callie for their work to make this another high-caliber event!

Beautiful day for a 90-minute Score-O on the western side of Lapham Peak. The map had 23 controls, and we had an estimated 45 people on the course. This event had an eclectic group of participants that ranged from experienced adventure racers to Scouts, first-timers and even a person who happened to walk by and pay $10 to participate. Everyone I spoke to and saw seemed to have a good time with this event.

This meet would not be possible without the help of volunteers. 

• Doug Pastrich scouted out the control locations, hung the controls, ran the Colorama 5K, manned the start and finish and picked up controls.
• Rachel ran the registration and brought the equipment and maps for the event. She and her family also ran the course. 
• Robert Doro and his wife helped pick up controls at the end after completing and finding all 23 controls during the meet
• Suzie M. for all the behind work for map updates and printing! 

As meet director I had a blast putting it all together. —Charlie Shahbazian

Results:                           Time                  Score/Controls 

James Tuckbederry     63                           23 

Robert Patterson         65                           23 

Red in the Shed           70                           23 

James Pelletiere           71                          23 

Hot Kitty                         72                          23 

John Puddock               78                           23 

Robert Doro                  78                           23 

Bffs                                87                          23 

Ellen Harris                      83                           19 

Patrick Coneff                   87                           18 

Lindsy P                           37                          13 

Glens gang                       78                           13 

James family                    79                           13 

The Turtles                        83                         13 

Holly Perrotti                     82                            9 

Trail Slayers                      88                            9 

Thunder minions               99                            14 

Mark P                               96                            11 

Wdltf                                  137                         23 

Bad dad Jokes                   96                            11 

SasQuatches                      96                            11 

Jennifer L                            133                          12

Course Setter's report --

It was a perfect day for the club's last event of the year. 50 degrees and sunny didn't generate any complaints from the competitors running the course, at least none that I heard. We had 44 pre-registered and 14 walk-ups for a total of 58 starts. With some of those starts being groups of 2 or 3, I think we had around 80 folks out enjoying the five courses. Taking top honors in the respective courses were:  Beginner Short (1.8K) - C. Petroff (31:21); Beginner Long (3K) - Lori (35:09); Intermediate (3.9K) - Rachel Geiselman (57:19); Advanced Short (4.5K) - Antonina Kuzmis (55:21); and Advanced Long (6.7K) - Pavel Kolsky (58:09). Nice job all!

And from this course setter, I want to thank each and everyone who turned out today. Many hours are spent by volunteers to make these events possible. Hearing all the positive comments, and seeing all of your smiling faces at the finish, makes all this work so satisfying. We love to orienteer. Sharing, teaching and encouraging you with what we love to do, makes the hard work worthwhile. Please join us again, as a participant or volunteer!

A special thanks to volunteers: Linda Southworth, Registrar; Susie Madden, mapmaker; Rachel Geiselman and Mark Ignasiak, registration; Tom Southworth, beginner's clinic; Mark Puda and Pavel Kolsky, e-punch; Ellen Harris, finish assistant; and on control pick-up, Chris Svoboda, Andy McCarthy, Charlie Shahbazian (course vetter also).

Results for all participants are here.

Check back on this website in late-January, for a listing of our 2024 orienteering events. 

Best regards,

Rick Schnell

I want to thank all who participated and volunteered to make our Lapham Peak event one of our largest turnouts ever. Lapham Peak is well known and probably the most popular park in Southeast Wisconsin. Participants from beginner to competitive enjoyed the courses and experience. On a day when there were so many events happening, 95 people navigated along trails and diverse and glaciated terrain. 

To continue to host more events, we are always seeking people willing to set courses, direct events, and generally volunteer to sustain the club, and help it grow.

Thank you all again.

-Charlie

Results for all courses are here.

45 starts today at Lapham Peak. Temperatures were in the 30's, but felt warmer with sunny skies!  The shelter was stocked with snacks, a warm fire, and lots of smiling faces.

Derek McKenzie edged out Hiroki Nakata by 1:44 on the Advanced Long course for the win! Results for all courses are here.

Thank you to everyone that contributed to a great final event of 2022!

Oh, and check out this fun video that one of our new participants posted online!

What a fantastic day we had at Lapham Peak for our final spring orienteering event.  We had 56 starts and about 100 people in attendance.

The courses seemed to be good and challenging from what the participants said. Lots of Chicago Area Orienteering Club members in attendance and volunteering too! The biggest challenge might of been 3-4 on the advanced courses?? 

All this would not have been possible without the support of the Lapham Peak State Park and  their Superintendent Colton Kelly.  We also had at least 16 volunteers helping onsite or behind the scenes to help make this event a success.  All day-of volunteers were able to spend time running their chosen course. Here is the list of volunteers -- thank You all for helping out on our event!  Derek MacKenzie, Rick Schnell, Susie Madden, Alicia Johnson, Brian Tuson, Rachel Geiselman, Chris Svoboda, Ben Spaier, Mark Reed, Bob Doro,and wife, Madeline McCarren, Andy McCarthy, Anthony Leiton, Tom and Linda Southworth, Paul Chodak. 

Well, I enjoyed spending lots of time at the park, hope to see you all at the next event. Thank you, thank you and thank you!! - Charlie

Results are here 

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