Orienteering
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor challenge that puts both your body and brain to the test. Using a map, participants find their way to checkpoints located around an area, choosing their own routes as they go. With no set paths to follow, participants use quick thinking and decision-making to find the best way between checkpoints!
British Orienteering is the national governing body for orienteering in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man. The sport is delivered through a strong network of clubs and volunteers, providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved.
Orienteering can take place in a variety of settings, from woodlands and sand dunes to parks, college campuses and city centres. There are two main types of orienteering course:
Linear Course
A traditional form of orienteering where participants find the controls in a specified order. There is no time limit, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace.
Score Course
Participants aim to visit as many checkpoints as possible within a set time limit. This format is great for trying orienteering for the first time, as it reduces the pressure of finding controls in a specific order.
Get Your College Orienteering Resource Pack
British Orienteering has developed a resource pack containing a range of low-equipment activities that can be delivered by anyone, regardless of their experience of the sport. Each activity includes step-by-step guidance to help you plan, organise, set up, and deliver orienteering sessions within your college.
The pack includes activities that can be set up on campus, alongside information about permanent and virtual orienteering opportunities that may already be available in your area.
British Orienteering eLearning Courses
British Orienteering offers a range of eLearning courses designed to support both student leaders and staff.
Introduction to Orienteering for Secondary Schools
Although originally designed for schools, the content is highly relevant for college student leaders who are new to orienteering. The course introduces the core skills needed to understand, plan and support simple orienteering activities.
Young Leader Award
Designed for staff, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to deliver the British Orienteering Young Leader Award to students. It equips staff with the confidence to support and develop the next generation of student leaders.
For more information!
To learn more about introducing orienteering within your college, or to access support and guidance from British Orienteering, visit the British Orienteering website.