National Orienteering Day 2008
The United States Orienteering Federation
invites all to try the sport of orienteering on the seventh annual
National Orienteering Day, Saturday, September 13, 2007.
Member clubs throughout the nation will be hosting special newcomer
events to introduce orienteering to the press and the public.
A range of beginner and, at some sites, more advanced courses,
and free instruction will be offered at each event, with many
additional events held on Sunday, September 14, or other days in September.
Orienteering is one of the most exciting and versatile sports available to individuals and families. Using a map, a compass, and a set of clues, orienteers navigate from point to point to find a series of orange and white markers. The sport is most often done as a map hike or running race in the woods; however, many clubs also include events for people on mountain bikes, canoes, horseback, and teams at adventure races. Orienteering has even been adapted for small children and people with disabilities.
Orienteering is:
- easy to learn and fun
- a competitive race or a leisurely map hike
- a great team building activity
- low-cost, low impact
- ideal for families who enjoy the outdoors
- as available as the town park