6120 Navigation 101 Training (4 Week Program) 2026-05-27 17:00:00 2026-05-27 18:15:00 Kitty Jones 3010 Marsha Fehr 2798 3 FWOC https://orienteeringcalgary.ca/ https://orienteeringcalgary.ca/events/view/6120 Information <h2>Who Should Join?</h2><p>These programs are for adults, regardless of fitness or experience, who have participated in 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 attended the Try-It sessions prior to Nav 101 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>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 and in the Fall in various locations around Calgary.</p><h2>What Should I bring?</h2><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!</p><p>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><h2>Where Do We Meet?</h2><p>Parks around the city following the WEO Events, third week at Votiers Flats Park in Fish Creek (map below). Look for the Foothills Orienteering Club banners.</p><h2>When Are the Sessions?</h2><p>The Nav 101 program is a series of 4 sessions being offered on</p><p>Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3, 2026</p><p>Each session is from 5:00 - 6:15PM</p><h2>Why Should I Sign Up?</h2><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><h2>How Do I Sign Up?</h2><p>Click on the Nav 101 Individual link to register; during the registration you will be asked to become a member of the Foothills Orienteering Club (FWOC). You must be a member of FWOC in order to register for Nav 101 training. Registration opens on March 15th.</p><p>Cost: $60 for 4 training / coached sessions and subsequent WEO events + 4 WEO events after the coached sessions end!</p><p>If you have any questions about registration or any other aspect of these programs, please contact Marsha at events@orienteeringcalgary.ca.</p><p>NOTE: The program requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed and a max limit of 10. If registration is full please email Marsha to be placed on the waitlist. A second session may be opened based on demand.</p> 6120