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What is Orienteering?
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is a fun outdoors activity where participants use a map to navigate themselves to a series of "control points". It develops their map reading and navigation skills whilst immersing them in nature. Their problem solving will be put to the test in planning the best route to visit the control points.
Orienteering can be done in pairs/small groups or individually. Pupils can complete the courses at their own pace and so it's a great way develop fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle. There are also local and national school competitions that pupils can choose to compete in.
Key Information
Kit List
Kit List
outdoor trainers (you don't mind getting muddy!)
PE kit (tracksuit bottoms/leggings required for national competitions)
jumper & waterproof (in event of poor weather)
water bottle (can leave on mini-bus)
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the trips run?
When are the trips run?
Orienteering trips will be ran periodically throughout the school year.
Information will be communicated through the weekly Tutor Notices.
How can pupils sign up?
How can pupils sign up?
Once the relevant trip information has been shared by Tutors, pupils who are interested will need to collect a letter from Mr Lea.
How long are the trips?
How long are the trips?
All the trips are to local parks and will run during afternoons (P5-6) and pupils will be back at school by around 4pm unless stated otherwise in the letter.
Pupils will spend approximately 1 to 1.5 hrs completing the orienteering activity.
How are the pupils transported?
How are the pupils transported?
The school minibus will transport pupils to and from the courses (unless stated otherwise in the letter).
Do they need to be a fast runner?
Do they need to be a fast runner?
No! Orienteering is open to all fitness levels, pupils can race the courses if they wish or do them at their own pace.Â
Even if they want to enter competitions, being a skilled navigator is just as important as running fast.
Are there specific rules for competitions?
Are there specific rules for competitions?
If pupils want to enter the British Schools Orienteering Championships they will need to follow the rules linked below:
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