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RED DEER ORIENTEERING 

2026  Orienteering Sessions:
Join us for a fun, family-friendly adventure in the park!
Whether you come with friends or family or solo, you will find an active challenge regardless of your experience. Everyone is welcome!  

Sign up and receive an email with the exact time and meeting locations!
  • March 28- Xploreday at GH Dawe Centre 12 pm
  • April 7- Bower Ponds by Teahouse 5:30 pm
  • May 9- Morningside Forest event 11 am
  • May 11 - Barrett Park behind Servus Arena 5:30pm​
  • May 25  - RDP Gary W. Harris Games Centre 5:30pm
  • June 6 - Hertige Ranch forest event by AOA 12:00 pm
  • June 11 - TBD - Participaction​
  • August 8-9 Alberta Champs at Lusk Creek, Kananskis
  • ​September TBD
  • October TBD
  • October 17 - Heritage Ranch AOA Roundup
SIGN UP HERE for the events
How to join?
Register for one of these options and find us in the parks listed  above.
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  1. ​One free TRY IT event  -$0 fee ​
  2. Outreach Annual Membership for all events - $5 person
Become an AOA Outreach Member, and you can enjoy all our events in 2026.  If you sign up for the annual membership ( $5) you can participate all in these events for free and you will receive an email before each event to confirm the start location. 
​   What to expect?​
  • Certified coaches will provide instruction and maps
  • Choose from two maps each, taking from 30-60 min to complete.
  • This is a self-directed orienteering adventure
  • Children are always welcome but must be accompanied by an adult
​ Why  try orienteering?
Orienteering is a unique and interesting way to explore Red Deer.
  • Exercise your mind and body while having fun
  • Learn to use and follow a map as you explore the parks
  • Connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors either solo or with family and friends​​
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND GROUPS
Please send us an email about your inquiry if you would like a session with us.
[email protected]
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Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM)
"Report a Complaint " button links directly to the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM), an independent service by ALIAS for confidential maltreatment reports.
The ABSSCM reporting mechanism does not provide emergency assistance. If there is an immediate threat to someone’s safety, call 911.
Additional information can be found on our SAFESPORT  page.

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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
    • Locations >
      • Airdrie
      • Red Deer
      • Calgary & Edmonton area
      • Crowsnest Pass
      • Strathcona Wilderness Centre
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Try It !
    • Permanent courses
    • Schools & Communities
    • Team Building & Private Groups
    • Self Guided Adventure >
      • Adventure Maps
  • Safety in Orienteering
    • Participants Safety in Orienteering
    • Guidelines for Organizers
    • Safe Sport
    • Air Quality & Orienteering
    • Concussion in Sports
  • Resources: Intro to Orienteering
  • Membership
  • For participants
    • Volunteer information
    • Volunteer Recognition
    • Our Athletes
    • Coaches & Officials
    • Mapping
    • Workshops
    • Race Results
  • About / Contact
    • AOA Policies & Grants
    • AGM Meetings
    • Newsletters