One of the most enjoyable events that we have every year at Valley United Way is the Orienteering Event which is part of the Community Corporate Cup. This year's event will be held at the Ansonia Nature Center tonight at 5:30 pm, and luckily after a cool and wet spring, the weather is going to be spectacular. For Chris Phipps of the Valley YMCA and myself, the event actually began yesterday with a leisurely stroll through the site with maps and measuring wheels in hand.

Before the competitors have a go at the course, it has to be marked, and that is where Chris and I come in. Now, I will be the first to confess that I'm much more comfortable on a basketball court than in the middle of the woods with a map and a compass - and I think Chris is in about the same category. However, after two and a half hours we had emerged from the "bush" feeling very proud (and maybe a bit lucky!) to have our course fully marked and ready to go for our competitors for tonight's event.

The Ansonia Nature Center is a perfect spot for the event and we are wishing everyone the best of luck. Chris and I are confident that we will see the winners cross the finish line in less than an hour tonight. And for those less skilled like Chris and myself - it may take a bit longer, but that's half the fun of orienteering.

Watch for full results and lots of pictures on the Corporate Cup website later tonight.