Vulcan Orienteering Meet!
What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is a sport in which orienteers of all ages use an accurate, detailed map and a compass to find points in the landscape. It can be enjoyed as a walk with family/friends in the woods or as a competitive sport.
A standard orienteering course consists of a start, a series of control sites that are marked by circles, connected by lines and numbered in the order they are to be visited, and a finish. The control site circles are centered around the feature that is to be found; this feature is also defined by control descriptions (sometimes called clues). On the ground, a control flag marks the location that the orienteer must visit.
To verify a visit, the orienteer uses an electronic device to register the time into an e-stick the orienteer carries.
The route between "controls" (refers to the flag or the site) is not specified and is entirely up to the orienteer; this element of route choice and the ability to navigate through the forest are the essence of orienteering.
Orienteering is a sport for everyone, regardless of age or experience. The competitive athlete can experience the exhilaration of running through the woods at top speed, while the non-competitive orienteer can enjoy the forest at a more leisurely pace. Most events provide courses for all levels–from beginner to advanced.
The Start and End point for this course will be at the Beach!
Check VOC web site for the latest info and to register. http://vulcanorienteering.org/
ONLINE PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
