Orienteering is an optional program within the Air Cadet syllabus. It is usually held on a weekend with the opportunity to compete with other squadrons throughout the training year.
What is orienteering?
Orienteering is a multi-discpline sport that combines map and compass skills with physical fitness and navigation of various terrains. It is a timed race event and requires the orienteer to make decisions while running as they collect a series of control points. Think of it as adventure running.
Orienteering is a great way to learn map and compass skills and it is one of many essential survival skills taught to cadets. Cadets of all ages; any skill level and physical ability can participate and even allows for first timers to go at their own pace and set their own objectives for the race .
What is the goal of orienteering?
The goal of an orienteer is to select the fastest route between a series of control points in the terrain using your map and compass.
What does an orienteering map look like?
Orienteering maps do not have grid lines or text, rather are very precise and accurate topographical maps.
