Ruth Arcand Training on Wed May 14th

Meet us at Ruth Arcand (at the pavilion near the playground) for focused training to improve your orienteering skills!  Training runs 5pm – 8:30pm.  Last maps will be handled out at 7:30. Control pickup at 8:30pm

For this training there will be multiple short legs of 3 to 4 controls focusing on a specific navigation technique that can be done with or without an instructor. Small groups will be paired up with an instructor to go out on the trails to learn & practice navigation techniques.

For first timers or, if you want a refresher, there will be a 45-minute intro to orienteering at 5:15 and 6:15.

It’s helpful for instructors if you can bring a map or recount a leg or two on a prior race where you made a mistake so they can help fill in the gaps.

The cost will be $15 per person or your season membership covers the fee. You can prepay online and there is no need to rent a stick. As with all meets, this fee covers map printing and area permit fees. No charge if you are an instructor.

Check out some of these training videos.

Things to bring:

• Meet fee, if you didn’t pay online
• Compass,  if you have one
• Bug and bear spray
• A bunch of questions
• A friend or two