Get ready for the Sprints! Wednesday, August 13th, 5-7 p.m. outside UAA’s Beatrice McDonald Hall. Parking is free. There will be a number of practice courses on the UAA map for sprint practice including a few short ones, some of moderate length, and one full sprint course. Run on one or more of these courses … Read more
This indoor class will introduce you to everything you need to know to get started orienteering including how to sign up for meet; how to read orienteering maps; and how to use a compass. Mark Findlay and Jen Jolliff will lead the class from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Bring your compass if you have … Read more
Hello Orienteers, Intermediate training is planned for June 7th and 9th. This 2 hour training will focus on techniques to get you around a course more efficiently. This training is for people that have been competing on the white, yellow or orange level and want to learn some techniques to navigate more effectively in order to move … Read more
We are offering introduction to orienteering training sessions at the next two in-person meets. 05/26/2021 – 5:15 pm Mirror Lake 06/09/2021 – 5:15 pm FNBP Mile 1.1 In this half-hour sessions an experienced orienteer will teach you all you need to know to try the sport of orienteering, answer questions, help you get registered, and … Read more
Read before going out, with map in hand Start and finish symbols. On an orienteering map, the Start location is typically marked with a pink/purple triangle, and the finish is marked with a double pink circle (a target). Note that the finish on this map is on the north (far) side of the road from … Read more
Check Out These Orienteering Sites Get Better – don’t miss #6 The Five Key Skills of Orienteering! Control Descriptions and Map Symbols Explained If you have good training sites or video to share, send the link to Mark at mfin@gci.net. Training Suggestions for the Courses at Storck Park If possible have a map for everyone … Read more