Name: Intro to Orienteering - 6 Week Program
Start: 2022-09-04T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2022-10-09
Location: Newbridge House

Intro to Orienteering - 6 Week Program

Mark Stephens

A 6-week structured coaching program that will give participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle any orienteering course.

Newbridge House

OverviewThis course will take place over a 6 week period, starting Sunday 4th September and running weekly (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Sept and 2nd, 9th Oct) Each session will begin at 11am and run for approx. 2 hoursThe course will contain a mix of 4 club events including coaching beforehand and 2 sessions of specific coaching to refine your skills!The course will be at a different location each week, including Newbridge House, Ardgillan Demesne, Malahide Castle, Poppintree, Bray Head and St Anne&#x27;s Park.Who is this course for?This course is designed for first time and beginner orienteers looking to build confidence and navigation skills. This course is suitable for walkers, joggers, or competitive runners. Note: this course is for Over 18s onlyWhat will I learn?By attending this 6 week program you will learn all the skills necessary to be able to comfortably complete an orienteering course by yourself. These skills include: <ul><li>Orientating the map.</li><li>Recognising and identifying features on an orienteering map.</li><li>Recognising simple contour features.</li><li>Understanding the colour system used on orienteering maps.</li><li>Understanding scale and distance between features on the map.</li><li>How to use the MapRun app and orienteer in your own time.</li></ul>As well as many other skills to enable you to successfully navigate a cross-country orienteering course.PriceThe fee for the course is €79 and covers experienced coaching from qualified instructors, entry to 4 orienteering events, gear rental and maps.(More details will follow once booking is confirmed)Email markstephens@orienteering.ie with any questions.

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