Learn to navigate through Springfield's Lake Accotink Park using a map and compass to find the checkpoints we've placed on trails. This is an easy sport to learn, a great team building activity, and ideal for families who enjoy the outdoors.
You don't need to sign up in advance; just show up between 12pm and 2pm this Sunday, September 19, 2010 and a club member will help you get started with a bit of newcomer instruction, and then you can start your hike or run. A variety of courses from beginner through to seasoned adventure racer complexity will be available. Come by yourself or bring your friends and family. Any way you try it, you'll find "O" is the way to go.
Most orienteering events have a small fee to offset the permit costs and map production - and you are really going to like our detailed maps! Otherwise, just wear a smile, the clothes you would for a hike or run in a local park and bring a compass. If you don't have a compass we have plenty you can borrow.
At this years National Orienteering Day event QOC will be passing out a complimentary copy of Orienteering North America magazine (while supplies last), and you will have a chance to take home randomly awarded door prizes from Orienteering USA sponsors.
For event location and directions click on Lake Accotink Park in Upcoming Events!
