Orienteering

British Orienteering is the National Governing Body of the sport of Orienteering. 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.

British Orienteering is seeking to develop more orienteering activities at a local level and have developed a 'Community Orienteering' Programme. You can read more about Community Orienteering and our Regional Development Plans at www.britishorienteering.org.uk/page/regional_plans

What is Community Orienteering?

'Community Orienteering' or 'Community O' provides weekly training and activities from a fixed location that will allow for skill development at a social and motivating level for people of all ages and abilities. Community O also includes local events and competitions that can provide a stepping stone into mainstream orienteering events. The weekly 'Club Nights' are aimed at attracting a broad range of participants from a wide demographic. The nights are accessible to all but are particular popular with family groups. We are also fortunate that orienteering is taught in 60% of schools and the 'Club Nights' provide a perfect environment to progress from school orienteering to events.

Over 50% of English clubs are now engaged in the 'Community O' programme and are providing more local, accessible orienteering opportunities in community settings such as parks and school grounds.

Further information about Community O can be found at www.britishorienteering.org.uk/page/community_orienteering

UKCC Level 1 Orienteering Coaching Course

Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, Co Durham, November 05/06, assessment - 12 November 2011

Introduction

The Cleveland Orienteering Klub will be delivering a UKCC Level 1 course in orienteering on the above dates. The Coach Educator is Phil Batts, the course organiser Mike Hardy - contact details below.

Location

Hardwick Park is a beautiful country park within 5 minutes of junction 60 on the A1(M)

Purpose of the Course

Successful candidates will be able to teach orienteering and coach orienteers up to orange standard in parks, simple woodlands and countryside and are themselves required to have evidence of orienteering at Light Green standard. For full details visit www.britishorienteering.org.uk/index.php?pg=172#UKCC1 , and click on UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Orienteering, then UKCC Level 1 information pack

Fees

The full course fee of £250 is reduced to £95 for British Orienteering members, thanks to a bursary from the NGB

Numbers

Maximum 8 participants, minimum 6

Registration

Please complete the attached form 4.1 and return to Mike Hardy. You may choose to send a cheque with the completed form, payable to CLOK, pay on November 05, or request an invoice. Successful candidates will be advised immediately, and receive joining instructions in late October .

Enquiries

Please contact Mike Hardy, details below.