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Self-guided OriEnteering  

Safety Rules:
  • This is a self-guided activity, you are responisble for your own safety
  • Do not cross highways, railroads or closed areas
  • Do not cross private property
  • Use only the sidewalk, pathways or trails and public green spaces​
Step by step guide:
  1. Print the map you received form your program in your email.
  2. If you new to this self-guided activity, watch the video below or read the information slide.
  3. Find your start location.
  4. Orient your map to the North and find the Start Marker
  5. Complete the course  by finding the control markers in order
  6. ​You can time yourself and see how fast you completed it.
​You will be looking for laminated Control Markers  like this below. 
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How does it work ?
INFORMATION PP SLIDE:
What is Orienteering and how to start?​  
​This information slide,  will guide you through the basic concept of orinteering. 
​Printable one page legend for orienteering map symbols.
VIDEO
Regarding this video below : we will not use the code clarifications at the controls,  just simple find the controls and keep going.
More vidoes about how to read your map:
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Thank you to the Government of Alberta
​  the AGLC Casino fund and our Sponsors to support Orienteering!
  • Home
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    • 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