5361 Nav 101 - Learn to Orienteer Week 3 @ Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Park 2024-06-12 17:00:00 2024-06-12 18:15:00 Marsha Fehr 2798 Kitty Jones 3010 3 FWOC https://orienteeringcalgary.ca/ https://orienteeringcalgary.ca/events/view/5361 Information <h2>What?<br></h2><p>Improve your orienteering skills in parks around the city.</p><ul><li>A 4 week program, 75 minutes per week outdoor & active sessions.</li><li>Led by Foothills Orienteering’s internationally experienced orienteers.</li></ul><p>Whether you run or walk, you can expect to come away with:</p><ul><li>Muddy shoes and a grin on your face!</li><li>Learning to run with a map!</li><li>Better navigation skills.</li><li>A new life-long activity to share with friends and family.</li></ul><h2>When?</h2><p>The Nav 101 program is a series of 4 sessions being offered on:</p><ul><li>Wednesdays, May 29 - June 19, 5:00 - 6:15PM</li></ul><h3>For whom?</h3><p>These programs are for adults, regardless of fitness or experience, who have run a beginner course a few times. You understand what to do but want to really improve how you do it!</p><p>We think everyone should join this program and especially, if you:</p><ul><li>Have tried the Try-It sessions (in April or when they were offered in the fall) and really enjoyed them.</li><li>Did the TNTs this winter and want to improve your orienteering skills;</li><li>Enjoy running or walking but get a little bored grinding out the miles;</li><li>Enjoy maps and thinking as you move;</li><li>Don't enjoy maps but want to learn to read them better (<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/education-32551090">5 Reasons Why We Should Still Read Maps</a>);</li><li>Are interested in an activity that you can do with your friends or as a whole family;</li><li>Love walking or running outdoors or in the woods.</li></ul><p>Children under the age of 15 are encouraged to join our <a href="http://www.sogoadventurerunning.com/">SOGO Adventure Running program</a> which runs in the Spring (early April to mid-June) and in the Fall in various locations around Calgary.</p><h2>Where?</h2><p>Parks around the city, starting in Edworthy Park (map below)</p><h4>What should I bring?</h4><p>The program is outside and it is active; you can choose to walk or run the courses. You can expect to be on and off trails. Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty and don't mind if it might get snagged! If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks. A compass is optional but not required. Wear clothes suitable for being outside and active and suitable for the weather. Bring something to drink and a snack. Bring something warm to wear at the end of the session.</p><h4>Why should I sign up?</h4><p>You should sign up because:</p><ul><li>It will introduce you to a great new community of active outdoorsy people.</li><li>It will start you on a lifetime of adventure.</li><li>It is a fun way to spend 4 evenings, exploring Calgary’s parks from a different perspective.</li><li>It will provide specific techniques to improve your orienteering.</li></ul><h4>How do I sign up?</h4><p>You must be a member of FWOC (Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club); your Nav 101 registration will link you to the FWOC membership registration. Registration starts March 31.</p><p>If you have any questions about registration or any other aspect of these programs, please contact Marsha at events@orienteeringcalgary.ca.</p><h5>NOTE: The program requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed and a max limit of 10. A second session may be opened if demand warrants it.</h5> 5361