Orienteering

Introduction

Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim is to navigate in sequence between control points marked on a unique orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.

Orienteering can take place anywhere from remote forest and countryside to urban parks and school playgrounds.  It's a great sport for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve their navigation skills or for anyone who loves the outdoors. Orienteering - The adventure sport for all.

For more information locally contact:
Pauline Olivant - Regional Development Officer (Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire)

Email: pauline@britishorienteering.org.uk

Tel: 0115 987 2083

Roger Edwards Leicestershire Orienteering Club  (Leicestershire, Rutland and half Northamptonshire)
email: rwmhedwards@gmail.com
Tel: 0116 2127547

Play

There are limited opportunities to participate in orienteering throughout the county of Northamptonshire.  The opportunities are delivered by the Leicestershire and South Midlands Orienteering Clubs and also at some Country parks. 

 
Free maps for
• Wakerley Great Wood  download from Leicestershire Orienteering Club web site

Maps for sale from
• Fermyn & Bridgstock Country Park
• Irchester Country Park
•  Fineshade Wood

Competitions held occasionally and mainly on Sundays but also mid week, daytime and very infrequently at night.

Coach

Training to teach Orienteering is organised by British Orienteering and in Leicestershire by Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre.  Coach education opportunities are provided throughout via the Clubs, coaches must be of light green standard to complete the award.

Volunteer

Volunteers play a huge role in orienteering, eg  Organising competions, planning the courses to be used in events helping beginners, mapping schools and new woodlands.  If you would like to volunteer contact Pauline or Roger (details above)

Clubs

Northamptonshire orienteering is managed by two clubs
• Leicestershire Orienteering Club
• South  Midlands

For further information on these clubs, visit the club websites, details below:

Links to website

http://www.britishorienteering.org.uk
http://www.leioc.org.uk
http://www.smoc.info
http://www.lopc.co.uk
British School Orienteering http://www.bsoa.org