Orienteering Team​​

Team Commander:  

​Ribbon REQs:  Active Member, Participate in 3 events
Varsity Letter:  Complete 3 sanctioned events on the Green course

The Orienteering Team (“O Team”) is a land navigation competition through the woods, with just a compass and a map.  Physically demanding, this team involves navigation skills, speed, and agility. Orienteering is an event that requires a combination of physical stamina and the ability to think quickly on your feet.  Cadets also cannot be afraid to get wet or dirty during competition.

Cadets use a magnetic compass and topographical map to find checkpoints on an orienteering course as quickly and accurately as possible. The course’s leg lengths vary from short (3 KM) to long (7 KM).

Training Tools​ and Resources 

– ​http://gaorienteering.org/​
– Control Descriptions and Map Symbols Explained | Backwoods Orienteering Klub

– http://www.richtig-orientieren.de/icd/index.html

– ​MAPRUNNER LINK: https://www.maprunner.co.uk/cd/
– Scouting Report Joe Grant Park

​– Control Description 2019 Complete

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Practice Schedule:

PRACTICE WILL BE RAIN OR SHINE, JUST LIKE OUR MEETS. THE ONLY CAUSE FOR CANCELATION IS LIGHTNING.