2. It is an outdoor activity where participants’
goal is finding checkpoints in a pre-set course
using a especially created map and compass
to navigate in an unfamiliar terrain.
Can be done as a fun recreational activity or a
very competitive sport requiring navigational
skills, techniques, and decision making skills
to bring a person from one pace to another at
the least time possible.
3. Began in the late 19th century in Sweden
The actual term “orienteering” was first used in 1886 and ‘meant
the crossing of unknown land with the aid of a map and compass’.
Used in the military training in land navigation into a competitive
sport for military officers, then for civilians.
The first orienteering competition open to the public was held in
Norway in 1897.
Major Ernst Killander of Sweden is the father of orienteering.
5. It is fun and it challenges you more to be
physically and mentally fit especially at
competitive levels.
It is very helpful in terms of survival
skills.
6. Find all the control points
indicated on a map given to
participants with the shortest
time
7. 1. SCORE 0- fixed time limit is
given for the participants to visit
as many control points as
possible. (highest point wins)
8. 2. POINT TO POINT- participants
must visit all the control points in
the sequence indicated on the
map in the fastest time possible.
