by Carolina OK | Feb 12, 2016 | General Info
The courses are named by color using a scheme established by the U.S. Orienteering Federation. Generally, longer courses involve more challenges and more difficult off-trail navigation. As a courtesy to others on the course – please limit your group per map to...
by Carolina OK | Feb 12, 2016 | General Info
Following is a description of orienteering course levels, and the skills required to do them. This is to help you decide which course is right for you. Above all, remember that orienteering should be fun. Choose the course that challenges your current skill...
by Carolina OK | Feb 12, 2016 | General Info
This is a partial list of Orienteering terms. For a full list of useful terms, please visit Orienteering USA’s Orienteering Lingo page. Aiming Off – to deliberately aim to one side of a control or feature so that you know which way to turn upon hitting the...
by Carolina OK | Feb 12, 2016 | General Info
A short orientation session is usually available. This session will give you a few quick pointers on reading a map and doing an orienteering course so you can do your first course. It is a good place to ask a lot of questions. Make sure you review other General Info...
by Carolina OK | Feb 12, 2016 | General Info
Registration is conducted exclusively online. No manual paperwork or walk-ups are permitted for an event. Participants fill-out an online form for personal information (including indications of fingerstick ownership, group involvement, contact information, etc.)....
