AOC 2023 - Alberta Orienteering Championships

2023 AOC in the Redwater Natural Area organized by EOOC
Don’t feel daunted by the name – this will be a lively event suitable for everyone, from beginners to experts. We are offering courses for all ages and skill levels, including kids, families, groups, and competitive runners. Plus, there will be a free BBQ to enjoy. Join us for some great orienteering fun! Registration details coming soon.

• This may be a Canada Cup event (sanctioning has been applied for) with Middle distance and Long distance races, but no Sprint.
• There will be appropriate courses for competitive age-based categories for men and women, from 10-and-younger, to 85 plus.
• Beginner and intermediate courses will be available for recreational orienteers as Open categories. Pairs/groups may enter too.

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AOA is looking for Junior Orienteerers who want to participate in carpooling and subsidized Junior Travel Events. Email us if you  have  some forest event experience and would be interested in this option. info@orienteeringalberta.ca

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WEstern Canadian Training Camp 2023

The  camp details are updated and can be found in the handbook below.

Camp Information Handbook

Camp  handouts for sessions:

• ​Saturday advanced start map
• Saturday Training plan with notes
• Peer Coaching – Discussion Points
• Ramparts – Overview
• Ramparts – Magnus Comments
• Contours – Tips
• Use of Compass – Tips
• Relocation – Tips

​FWOC and the AOA are hosting a 3-day spring training camp in Cranbrook using the fantastic maps and great terrain from the 2022 COCs.

• Date: May 19-22, 2023
• Intermediate and advanced adults
• Youth 12 years and older are welcome (see Minors’ Policy below *)
• Accommodation: College of the Rockies, Cranbrook campus
• Food: Participants will provide their own food during the camp
• Training activities, coaching, maps and opportunities for socializing will be provided​

Details for age limit and experience:
This camp is planned for Intermediate and Advanced adults. All participants must be members of an orienteering club and have orienteered outside of the city (e.g. Rumsey, Connop Creek, Dalmuir, Morningside or other forest events). Youth (aged 12 years and older) who are comfortable running an advanced course in a city park, but have also participated in forest events, are welcome.
*Attendance of Minors Policy:
The camp organizer will not provide child supervision during the camp.
Youth between 12 and 17 years of age must be attending with a designated adult who is responsible for that junior for the duration of the camp 24/7. The parent or supervising adult must provide help with any extra coaching to their minors, as needed. The coaching is intended for adults, so should any youth need modification and shadowing to that training that must be provided by the supervising adult.
If a child is under 12 years of age and wants to attend with their family, accommodation can be provided but training activities will not be provided. 
 If you have any questions about the age limits and child policy, please reach out to the organizers (info@orienteeringalberta.ca).