Mike Flannigan

Tom Bass 2026

Registration is now closed

Join Houston Orienteering Club for a Score-O at Tom Bass park on Oct. 24, 2026! The “Score O” format is an Orienteering competition where all competitors mass start and have one hour to navigate to as many controls as they can, with 1, 2, and 3 point values depending on difficulty and distance from start. Bring a watch to manage your time for this competition, as every minute past the 1 hour time limit is 1 point is deducted from their total score. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be awarded to different competitive classes.

Schedule

Register as soon as possible, especially if competing and need rental e-punches as there is limited availability. Payment & Waiver Deadline: Wednesday 21 OCTOBER 2026, 8 PM

SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2026
8:00 AM  Check-In Opens
9:15 AM  Beginners Clinic
9:45 AM  Check-In Closes
10:00 AM  Mass Start for Score O

12:00 PM Awards

 

Details

Type – Score O
Scoring – Individual & Teams
Course Time Limit – 1 hour
Punching – Electronic Punch (SportIdent)
Map – 1:7,500, 2.5m contour interval, 2026
Terrain – An urban park primarily open fields
Location – Tom Bass Regional Park – Tom Bass Pavilion Parking Lot, Houston, TX 

 

 

Club or Individual Registration Form

Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who’ve registered and paid, be sure to upload waivers if you have not already done so. We’ll see you at the meet this Saturday! Use the contact us link to ask us questions.

 

  • Competitors – must use an e-punch for scoring.
    • $10 Competitor Entry (e-punch owner) or
    • $15 Competitor Entry with e-punch Rental
    • Each class is eligible for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards
  • Recreational Map Hikers
    • $5 Recreational Map Hiker Entry – NOT eligible for awards

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION

STEP #1:  REGISTRATION

    • 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.

Step#2: PAYMENT
  • Payment/Refund Policy: Please read
  • 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 10/21/2026. Normal mailing postmarked by 10/9/2026 from the Houston area may get to the destination by 10/21/2026.  It is on the check sender to get payment completed by the deadline.
  • Mail checks payable to the HOC treasurer:
         C/O Mike Flannigan
         4330 Cedar Ridge Trail
         Houston, TX 77059-3114
  • No payments will be accepted at the event.
Step#3: Waiver(s)

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. 

  • Have all waivers completed and signed
  • Scan all waivers into a single PDF
  • Upload either during registration or on our waiver upload form. 
  • Or you can send the waivers to contacthoc.orienteeringusa.org
  • 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.
 

STEP #4: Check Who’s Registered?

 

Issues or Questions? Fill out our contact form and we’ll help you.  Or call mike flannigan at 281-286-6869.