If you're a teacher, outdoor instructor, or someone involved in any youth work and you are interested in giving youngsters an introduction to orienteering, this course will give you everything you need. From map reading and technical skills right up to how to plan your own course and train others to compete.
This three-day training and assessment course is aimed at anyone who wants to coach orienteering. The level 1 course is the first step on the UKCC coaching pathway for orienteering. Over the three days you learn to coach map reading skills as well as how to plan your own courses.
Previous Experienceparticipated in a competitive orienteering event and achieved light green standard and hold a first aid award.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
3
£299
Discover Orienteering
An intensive introduction to the world of orienteering teaching you rough and fine navigation, map setting, contour interpretation, pacing, using attack points and compass work. By the end of it you'll have changed from an enthusiastic beginner to an eager competitor.
Previous Experiencenone required.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£162
Skills Coaching for Orienteering
Make the leap from light green to green. This intensive two-day course is aimed at teachers who would like to develop their personal skills. During the weekend you will be coached on many of the techniques used whilst racing in local forests and parks.
Previous Experienceraced in events at orange/light green standard.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£160
Teaching Orienteering Parts 1 and 2
A two day course aimed primarily at teachers. Day one of the course is an introduction to teaching orienteering. Day two looks at skill development for those who would like to teach orienteering up to GCSE level.
Previous Experiencean interest in orienteering.
No. Days
Cost
Dates
2
£194
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