Introduction to Orienteering 

More than just running
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EQUIPMENT : 
Flags
Punch Kit 
​ Compasses, School Kits
visit the Canadian O-Store.ca 
(or click on the image to the right for ordering).
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MAPS:

• How to create a basic Orienteering map with Google Earth
• For beginners start using Google Earth or Open Street Map. Simple make a screenshot of the satellite image of your area and add it to MS World . You can add controls,  punch cards etc. using World.
• Indoors : use buildings evacuation plan maps
• ​If you are ready to progress creating orienteering maps please send us an email.
• "Easy " Map making Manual: Producing Quick O Maps

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ACTIVITIES AND GAMES:

• Basic concepts of orienteering with googe maps: High school activities
• Activities and Games for schools from British Orienteering ​
• Orienteering for the young ​from Orinteering USA
• More ideas for activities : GO4ORINTERRING 
• Orienteering Lesson Plans for Middle and High schools​​

​Orienteering for beginners:
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