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Plymouth
Schools Orienteering League
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Hints & Tips
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As
you have all been out running around Devonport
and Central Parks, I have noted that a fair
number of competitors have not been using their
maps and control descriptions correctly. This is
borne out by the number of missed controls when
you get back to the finish. So here are a few
tips to help you get around your course
successfully.
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Choice of Course:
Make sure you choose a course to match your
ability. Don't try to run before you can walk.
Far better to complete a less difficult course
and be pleased with yourself, rather than the
disappointment of missing controls. Once you have
mastered the basics move up a level at the next
event. |
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Orientate Your Map:
Before you set off turn your map around to line
up the features on the map with those on the
ground. Repeat this on your way around, and
before you leave every control for the next one. |
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Fold Your Map: A
large sheet of paper flapping about can be
difficult to read and concentrate on, so fold
your map so you just have the leg you are running
in view. Remember to fold it so that you can see
features to either side so you can check them off,
and so you can see a bit further than the next
control (in case you overshoot!). |
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Thumb the Map: Place
your thumb on the map at your current position,
and move it along the map as you progress to the
next control. That way you will not lose where
you are on the map. |
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Tick Off Features: As
you go along, tick off features as you pass them
then move your thumb. |
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Check your Control
Descriptions: On your way, check the
description for the next control and look for the
feature before you get to the control. You should
be able to see the feature from a distance, and
only see the marker when you get closer. When you
get to the marker, check the code before you
punch. |
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Now have look at the UTube video . It uses
electronic punching rather than the pin punches
we have used so far, but the basics are the same.
It's also worth having a look at the British
Orienteering Junior Ozone .
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You can also get some advice
on Contours by clicking
here. |
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To download
these tips as a pdf click here
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There are lots more skills
to help you improve your orienteering, but if you
use these basic ones you will have a more
successful run. Above all remember that Orienteering
is FUN!!!
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Lew
Bean
Devon Orienteering Club |
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