Introduction to Orienteering 

More than just running
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EQUIPMENT : 
Flags, Punch Kit, Compasses, School Kits
visit the Canadian O-Store.ca 
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MAPS:

• How to create a basic Orienteering map with Google Map
• Indoors : use buildings evacuation plan maps
• Producing Quick O Maps:  "Easy " Map making Manual​

​ACTIVITIES AND GAMES:

• Orienteering Canada's Skills and Development Database : hundreds of activities to support  LTAD development.
• Orange Marks The Spot: 6  easy to follow lesson plans for ages 6-11, using Google maps.
• High school activities: basic concepts of orienteering with googe maps for 12y+ .
• Activities and Games for schools from British Orienteering ​(teaching basic orienteering symbols and techniques).
• Orienteering for the young ​from Orinteering USA
• Orienteering Lesson Plans for Middle and High Scools
• More ideas for activities : GO4ORINTERRING 

PRESENTATION SLIDE:
What is Orienteering?

• ​Power Point  from Ottawa Orienteering Club

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• ​A great info sheet all about orienteering
• A short intro to orienteering -Get Out There Magazine​​​

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​For many great resources please visit Orienteering Canada website : RESOURCES