Are you ready for more challenge, more excitement ... are you ready for Orienteering?
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Orienteering – the Sport of a Lifetime
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Last update: March 1, 2010 * * * |
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| Sycamore Scramble (including Intercollegiates Champs) results are posted |
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| IOF posts environmental impact paper | |
| Strategic plan draft update will be posted later this month | |
| 2010 U.S. World University Team announced! | |
| Training for Juniors to be held in Peekskill, New York, March 26-28 | |
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Orienteering is often called the thinking sport because it involves map reading and decision-making in addition to a great workout. Any kind of map may be used for orienteering (even a street map), but the best ones are detailed five-color topographic maps developed especially for the sport. O' maps show boulders, cliffs, ditches, and fences, in addition to elevation, vegetation, and trails.
Want to see orienteers in action? Check out this action-packed video about orienteering.
How you can try itMore than 600 days of orienteering events took place in the U.S. last year. To find out about activities near you, check out the schedule of your local club. In addition, some clubs have worked with local parks to set up permanent markers and courses, offering navigation practice when competitive events are not available. See the club listing for more information on where to find permanent courses. |
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this site, please contact the Webmaster ( Photo credits: Jumper - Eric Bone; Child - Amy Brewer; Ski-O - Liz Kotowski |
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