intro to orienteering
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Orienteering
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OverviewWhat is Orienteering?Why Orienteer?The MapBasic Orienteering SkillsCourse Walk ThroughOttawa Orienteering Club
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The Basic Idea
Participants must navigate from one point to another using a map and compass.
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An AdventureOrienteering can be enjoyed as a leisurely walk in the woods or as a competitive race.
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An Orienteering Course…
Consists of a start, a series of control sites to be visited in order, and a finish.
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ControlsThe circles are centered on the feature to be found.A control marks the location. The description sheet describes the control placements and codes.
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PunchingTo verify a visit, the orienteer uses a punch hanging next to the flag to mark his or her control card.
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Route ChoiceThe route from one control to the next is up to the orienteer.
Run over the hills…
Or through the marsh !
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Enjoy the Outdoors
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Challenge Yourself Physically
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Challenge Yourself Mentally
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Gain Navigational Skills
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Suitable for all Ages
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As Competitive as You Want
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Alone or in a Group
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Magnetic North
Orienteering maps have grid lines pointing to magnetic north.
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The ScaleMap ScaleThe distance on the map relative to the distance in the terrain.1 : 10,000 1 cm on the map = 100 m on the ground1 : 15,000 1 cm on the map = 150 m on the ground
Contour IntervalThe difference in elevation between two contour lines.
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White: Open Forest
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Yellow: Open Land
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Green: Thick Vegetation
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Brown: Shape of the Land
Contour lines represent elevation in the landscape.
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Blue: Water Features
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Black: Man-Made & Rock
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Orienting the Map
Line up the map to match the features you see.
Ensure North on your map matches North on your compass.
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Folding/Thumbing the Map
Fold the map parallel to the direction of travel.
Move your thumb as your position changes.
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Basic Map ReadingAlways keep the map oriented.Always stay in contact with the map.Constantly take note of features on the map, and make sure you can identify them in the landscape around you, and vice-versa. Navigate along linear features such as trails, streams, fences, and vegetation boundaries.
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RelocatingStop.Orient the map with the compass. Try to match the features on the map to the terrain around you.Try to determine where you could have gone since your last known location.Return to the last place of known location or bail out to an obvious linear feature.
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www.magma.ca/~ottawaoc
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Types of EventsB-Meet4 courses: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Long Advanced
A-MeetPre-registration is required.
Score-OFind as many controls within a certain amount of time.Mass start.
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What to Bring…Comfortable walking or running clothes.Hiking boots or running shoes.Whistle (available to buy).Compass if you have one.
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See you in the woods!