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Orienteering Red deer

Play, Run & Don't Get Lost!
​​Sponsored by the city of Red Deer Community Enhancement Grant
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Register for membership
 Red Deer Orienteering Community Events 
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We want to provide opportunities  for individuals and  families  to enjoy the outdoors and 
develop  confidence and motivation to be active outside for life.
JOIN US  NOW:
Become an AOA Outreach Member and you can enjoy up to 6 events  this summer and fall in Red Deer.  If you sign up for the annual membership you can participate in these events for free.
  • Individual Membership - $5 annual fee
  • Family Membership - $10 annual fee
NEXT Community Orienteering event:
Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Location: Barrett Park via the Kinex arena parking lot located  at 4725 A - 43 Street.   Please sign up below for attendance so we know how many maps to print

Sign up for Aug 21st
Not sure yet ?
Come out for one free -TRY IT!- to see what is this all about. Just sign up (free) above so we know that you are coming.
​ If you enjoy it and would like to come again we will ask you to support us by signing up for a $5 annual membership for the next event.


​​ What to expect?
  • You will receive  brief instructions and than you  can try a couple of learning activities
  • You will get a  map and  head out for a self-lead mapwalk  to try a  beginner orienteering course. All of this would take around 1 hour.
  • ​This is a family event. Parents/ guardians need to supervise their children at all times.​
Why should you try it?
  • Engages the mind & body with emphasis on fun. 
  • Builds competence and confidence to be outside, for life.
  • Teaches navigation and map reading skills.
  • Helps  to connect with our natural environment.​
  • Gets everyone moving outside with a big smile.
Learn more about orienteering:

​Why Join us?
​Our goal
 is to  grow  this community-based outdoor program in Red Deer where kids and families  can develop competence, confidence and motivation to be active outside for life. We use orienteering as a tool to teach navigation, we play games to have fun and develop basic movement  skills, agility & endurance. We want to foster a family-oriented outdoor program to engage not only the kids but youth leaders and parents as well. 
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2022 SPRING  program 

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  • The program is designed for children ages 6-12y and based on the goals and principles of the of the Canadian Physical Literacy & Long-Term Athlete Development model.
  • Each session includes 3 stations: physical literacy games, agility/endurance skills and navigation stations. 
  • Ask us about the AOA Grant to support underrepresented groups. As part of the  CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART  program we can provide help with covering fees. 
What to expect and bring
Follow us on Social Media !
​@OrienteeringAB

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Thank you to the Government of Alberta
​  the AGLC Casino fund and our Sponsors to support Orienteering!
  • Home
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Events / Camps details
  • PROGRAMS
    • Kids, Youth & Inclusion Programs >
      • Airdrie
      • Red Deer
      • Calgary & Edmonton area
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Try It !
    • Schools & Communities
    • Team Building & Private Groups
    • Self Guided Adventure >
      • Adventure Maps
  • Safety in Orienteering
    • Guidelines for Organizers
    • Safe Sport Framework
    • Concussion in Sports
  • Resources: Intro to Orienteering
  • For participants
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
    • Athletes
    • Coaches & Officials
    • Mapping
    • Workshops
    • Race Results
  • About / Contact
    • AOA Policies & Grants
    • AGM Meetings
    • Newsletters