Introduction to Orienteering for families and adult beginners


In these 3 sessions aimed at families new to Orienteering and adult beginners, you will learn the basics of Orienteering: learn to read the map,  navigate through the forest, and plan your route. Run or walk, depending on your preference! Then try out your new skills at a local Orienteering event, included as part of the course fee.


The 3 training sessions will take place on:
Sunday, 16 February, 10.30-12 – Bellwood, Aboyne
Sunday, 2 March, 10.30-12 – Glen O’Dee, Banchory
Sunday, 9 March, 10.30-12 – Dess, Kincardine O’Neil

Then there will be a local Orienteering event at Sluie, Potarch on Sunday, 16 March.

To get the most out of this course, you should be able to attend all 3 training sessions.

The cost of the whole block, which includes a voucher to attend the event at Sluie is:
£30 for a family of 2 adults and their children
£18 for a family of 1 adult and their children
£12 for an adult

To attend, please sign up using the form below, and before Friday, 7 February. Entries may close sooner, if all places are taken.

Intro course Feb/March24 - Google Forms

If you would like further information or have any questions, please email Katja ()

18th Dec 24


This course will include 3 sessions of training and attendance at 1 MAROC event and is aimed at families and adults that are new to Orienteering or want to give Orienteering a try. Sessions be take place:

 

Date Map, Area Nearest town
23 February 2025 Bellwood Aboyne
2 March 2025 Glen O'Dee Banchory
9 March 2025 Dess Kincardine O'Neil
16 March 2025 Sluie Kincardine O'Neil (MAROC event)


The sessions will focus on skills at TD1-3 (white to orange standard).
Further details including cost of the block including event TBC
 

Lead Coach: Katja Neumann

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