Beginner Orienteering Skills Clinic - Layritz Park
March 16th 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Organizers: Linda Hildebrandt (Organizer), Marie Burgess (Coach)
Map: Layritz Park / Camosun Interurban
Interested in learning how to navigate with a map and compass? Would you like to learn about the sport of orienteering and give it a try? Then this beginner training session is for you!
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Instruction will begin promptly at 1:00 pm.
Location: Layritz Park, Saanich
Meet Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s2yMTEpUG1TyqfQv9
Parking: Two recommended locations. There is free parking in the lot on the east side of Layritz Park by the ball diamonds at the end of Layritz Avenue. From there it is short 2 min walk to the Start Area. Parking is also available on the other side of the ball diamonds near to the Vancouver Island Technical Park. Make sure to park on the row closest to the ball diamonds. Other areas of the parking lot may incur a parking fee.
Cost: Adults $20, Juniors $10
Registration: Registration is now open and available at this link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38270.
IMPORTANT: Registration will close at 6 pm on Sat March 15th.
Participation Limit: There is a limit of 25 participants for this clinic (20 adult, 5 juniors). Online Registration will no longer be possible once these limits have been reached. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
This training session is suited for those new to orienteering and those interested in learning the basic skills in order to participate in club events. This 2.5 hr session will include:
- An introduction to the sport of orienteering (equipment, rules, course categories etc)
- How to interpret an orienteering map (colours, symbols, etc)
- How to orient a map
- How to visualize and identify objects in the terrain using an orienteering map
- Basic route choice strategy
- An introductory orienteering event
This session will include several practical exercises to introduce new participants to map reading, navigation and simple route choice. It will also include the opportunity to try out a beginner level orienteering event. Participants are encouraged to follow-up their training by attending a Victoria Orienteering Club event to practice their new skills. This session is aimed at adults and mature juniors.
What to Bring: Wear athletic clothing suited to the outdoors with some sturdy shoes for walking/running. Please dress for the weather as March can be unpredictable. Bring your own compass if you have one, however, we will focus mostly on map reading. Compasses will be provided if you don't have one.