Introduction - Orienteering for Teachers
- Orienteering is an all year round competitive sport, and
recreational activity, that is enjoyed by a number of New
Zealanders, both male and female, and of all ages and levels
of abilities.
- Individuals, couples, families, schools, and other groups
(including youth groups like scouts and girl guides)
participate.
- Orienteering events cater for all age groups at the same
time, unlike many sports, where different age groups generally
take part in segregated competitions.
- Except for a few special events, all orienteering events
cater for different levels of ability.
- Orienteering is a true “Sport for Life”. It is also
described as the “Thought Sport”, the “Family Sport”, and
“Cunning Running”.
The sport has much to offer young people. It involves
cross-country running, using a map to find your way around a set
course. Orienteering requires physical fitness, skill in map
reading, compass work, mental alertness and decisiveness.
Orienteering teaches the participant to assess, understand and
"read” the countryside, as well as to appreciate the beauty and
variety of the terrain they travel over.
A standard orienteering course consists of a start, a series of
checkpoints called controls at different features in the
terrain, which must be visited in order, and a finish.
Participants use an accurate, detailed map of the area to find
the controls.
While most orienteers also use a compass to keep their map
orientated (“turned to fit”), this is not the only way to do so.
Events in local parks, such as the Auckland Orienteering Summer
Series events, and in school grounds often do not require the
use of a compass.
Orienteering embodies a wide range of skills both physical and
mental. The latter include:
- fitting map to terrain (and vice-versa)
- decision making (route choice)
- determination (sticking to one’s decision)
- self-confidence (in unfamiliar terrain)
- planning ahead
- adapting the correct navigational technique for the terrain,
e.g. aiming off, use of attack points, compass skills,
checking distance travelled.
[Source: KiwiSport Manual, Teaching Orienteering 2nd
Ed.]
Resources available for Teachers and
Students:
Manual - The KiwiSport Orienteering Manual (Free - Available
Online Now)
- Intended for use by anyone teaching orienteering at
schools, school camps or in youth groups, for children
aged between 8 and 12 (years 4-8). Some exercises and
events are also suitable for children aged 5 – 7.
- Available for download free in PDF format. Download
KiwiSport Manual (PDF 4,381KB)
- Schools may request a colour printed copy from us on
a cost basis Currently: $8 each. Contact us auckoc [at] hotmail.com
with your request.
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Document - The NZOF Junior Orienteering Policy (Free -
Available Online Now)
- Provides guidelines for meeting the special needs
and requirements of junior orienteers
- Helps guide all people involved in the delivery of
junior orienteering, including parents, event
organisers, course planners, controllers, coaches,
club members, and teachers, on a consistent high
quality approach. These people will help ensure the
consistency of delivery of orienteering to juniors
wherever they take part in orienteering.
- Download
NZOF Junior Orienteering Policy (PDF
73KB)
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Membership - Auckland Orienteering Club Membership for Schools
- Schools are invited to join Auckland Orienteering
Club.
School Membership includes:
- a copy of the New Zealand Orienteering Magazine
"Amazing New Zealand Orienteering Tales", published
4 times a year. - Great for the school library.
- Staff access to the clubs Orienteering reference
library.
- All students of the school are eligible for member
rates at Auckland Orienteering summer series events
and club level events. (excludes A Grade events and
above, which require individual membership).
- Email notifications of club member activities and
events.
- Download the Club Membership Form now
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Reference Materials - Auckland Orienteering Club Library
The Auckland Orienteering Club library has a selection of
orienteering books and resources, including:
Book - Teaching Orienteering (Second Edition) By Carol
McNeill, Jean Cory-Wright, Tom Renfrew.
Teaching Orienteering, Second Edition makes it easier than ever
for busy teachers, leaders, and coaches to introduce orienteering
skills and techniques to students of the sport. This new edition
retains the highly visual, full-colour format of the original
version, but its content has been expanded and completely updated.
Ideal for those new to teaching orienteering, this book presents
information in a logical progression designed to help students
learn the sport in familiar, easy terrain before moving them into
more difficult environments.
Each suggested exercise in the book is self contained and can be
used in whatever order the teachers or leaders deem appropriate
for their needs. Plus, each exercise has been laid out so that
teachers can quickly determine
- the purpose of the exercise,
- the age groups it is suitable for,
- the time it will take to complete, and
- the equipment needed.
Richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photos,
Teaching
Orienteering, Second Edition is an excellent reference
for physical education, outdoor education, and classroom teachers,
as well as for university instructors and youth group leaders.
[extract source: Teaching Orienteering second ed. back cover]
Book - Orienteering- A way of learning outdoor navigation.
(New Zealand Mountain Safety Council - Mountain Safety Manual
25)
A guide for Teachers, Instructors, and Participants. This book is
designed to introduce orienteering to school students and
newcomers of all ages. It aims to:
- develop individual skills and confidence necessary to
successfully navigate around an orienteering course;
- provide enjoyable and satisfying experiences that will
encourage continued lifelong involvement in orienteering;
- develop navigational skills that can be applied in
other map-related activities such as tramping,
mountaineering, and sailing.
The Little Book of Orienteering Techniques (Free - Available
Online Now)
This online series of three articles should form the basic "bible"
for all orienteers and coaches. It briefly describes 24 skills
which the red-level orienteer should be able to call upon at any
time on the course. It is arranged in three levels: the "Basics"
section roughly corresponds to a yellow level of difficulty,
"Intermediate" to orange, and "Advanced" to red.
The author Jean Cory-Wright competed for Britain in 10 World
Championships, and is a teacher and author of outdoor education.
These articles first appeared in "New Zealand Orienteering" in
1999.
http://www.nzorienteering.com/little_book/littlebook.htm
Brochure - Orienteering
- Promotional orienteering brochure
- A5 size, triple fold brochure
- introduces the sport or orienteering and explains
the basics of the sport.
- It is available for download free in PDF format:
- We can provide copies of this brochure on request.
Please advise quantity required, School or group
name, and your contact details. Contact us auckoc [at] hotmail.com
with your request.
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Brochure - SummerNav - The Auckland Orienteering Summer Series
- Summer Nav - the Auckland orienteering summer series events
are a great way to get out into the parks of Auckland,
experience the sport of orienteering, practise map reading and
navigation, improve fitness, and explore areas you may not
have visited before. The events are run weekly in the
evenings, during daylight saving hours - November to February.
For more details see the SummerNav
section of our site.
- Promotional Auckland Orienteering Summer Series events
brochure
- introduces the seasonal orienteering events in local parks
and recreation areas around Auckland
- lists Summer Series event dates, venues, costs, and other
details.
- Download PDF version available from
SummerNav section on this website
- Multiple printed copies available for distribution. Please
contact us auckoc [at] hotmail.com for copies.
Maps - Sample Maps on Paper for Educational Use
- We have a wide selection of recent and old orienteering maps
(print overruns) for past events available free for use within
schools and youth groups.
- May be suitable for learning concepts surrounding maps,
legends, navigation, contours, scales, and areas within
Auckland. All are referenced to magnetic North.
- Copies of maps can be provided free of charge to Auckland
schools and youth groups. Contact us auckoc [at] hotmail.com
with your request.
- We can provide multiples of identical maps suitable for
use in group discussions, or a selection of different maps
for variety.
- Maps are provided on request. Please advise quantity
required, an indication of which maps will be suitable, the
School or groups name, and your contact details. We
may need to contact you to discuss which maps may be most
suitable for your requirements.
- Availability, quantities, and age of maps vary.
- These maps may not be used to run an event and are
copyright material.
Sample Maps for Students
Students, if you would like
a free sample pack including a random selection of old
orienteering maps, post us your name, age, school name,
and a stamped self addressed envelope to:
- Student Map Samples,
Auckland Orienteering Club,
c/- PO Box 11390,
Ellerslie,
Auckland 1542
AOC Members: contact us by email if you would like to pick
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Keeping in Touch with Auckland
Orienteering
Club Website
www.orienteeringauckland.org.nz
provides upcoming events, resources, results, and other
information for the club and orienteering. (Recommended)
Subscribe to Auckland
Orienteering Email Lists to receive email notifications of
upcoming orienteering events, results, and other related news.
(Recommended)
Schools, Individuals and Students can become
members of the Auckland Orienteering Club. Join today to get
discounted event entry and member only benefits. (Recommended)
Auckland Orienteering Summer Series Facebook Group
Auckland
Orienteering
Summer Series on FaceBook
Auckland Orienteering Summer Series Twitter
Auckland
Orienteering
Summer
Series
on
Twitter
Orienteering Equipment for Schools
Orienteering equipment
- Refer to the KiwiSport manual (available above) for a good
introduction on the basic minimum equipment needed for running
orienteering events within schools.
Orange and white control flags
- Auckland schools and youth groups can purchase the
distinctive orange and white cardboard control markers used in
our summer series events from the club. Please contact us for
the current cost auckoc [at] hotmail.com
- Cloth flags can also be purchased from a variety of sources.
For cloth flags half the size of normal forest orienteering
flags contact littlej [at] orcon.net.nz for further
information. [$12ea as at Aug 2010]
The MapSport Shop
Creating a Map of your School grounds
- There are several options available.
- Refer to the Kiwisport orienteering manual (available above)
for a good introduction on mapping a school grounds.
- Aerial photos of grounds (and contours) can be seen at this
web site. http://maps.auckland.govt.nz/Alggi/
- AOC and its members use OCAD version 8 through 10 for
drawing digital maps and printing. An older free version, OCAD
6 for drawing maps is available for download at http://www.ocad.com/en/downloads.htm
- Mapping services may be available from club members and
students within the club. Please contact us to enquire on
prices.
- Refer to the Maps
in Schools Scheme of the New Zealand Orienteering
Federation (NZOF).
- Independent contractors may also be available for
orienteering related services.
School Promotional Visits
Auckland Orienteering Club members may be available to visit
schools sport evenings and talk to parents and students interested
in the sport. Contact us with your event details.
Starting up a school orienteering team/
Coaching a school team
- Have you ever thought of starting an orienteering program in
the school or youth group?
- Contact us for advice. email auckoc [at] hotmail.com
- Refer to club coach
- Refer to Auckland Orienteering Club's Reference Library
Coaching/Teaching orienteering in class
- Refer to our orienteering resources and books listed above.
- Contact us for further advice. email auckoc [at] hotmail.com
- Refer to the Maps
in Schools Scheme of the New Zealand Orienteering
Federation (NZOF). Maps
in Schools Scheme
- Independent contractors may also be available for
orienteering related services.
School Orienteering Events and
Competitions
Intermediate School Orienteering Championships
For details on the intermediate school level orienteering regional
events and championships contact your school sports teacher. These
are usually held April/May. Please contact us if you are
interested in learning more about this.
Secondary School Orienteering Championships
For details on the secondary school level orienteering regional
events and championships contact your school sports teacher. These
are usually held June/July.. Please contact us if you are
interested in learning more about this.
Secondary School Get2Go
Refer to
OPC Get2Go
page for more information
Independent Orienteering Service
providers
Any Other Questions?
Tell us how we can improve this page and/or what you would like us
to provide. Please feel welcome to contact us about Orienteering
in the Auckland Region and related questions.
Contacts:
Auckland Orienteering Club Inc.
