Beginners Clinic
Interested in orienteering but don’t know where, or how, to start? Come on out to our next Beginner Clinic. We’ll show you how to use a compass, how to read an orienteering map, and walk with you through an orienteering course.
| Cost: |
$30.00 person (includes map, instructions) at Wednesday night event. $40.00 per person (includes full clinic AND beginner course at weekend event. |
| Time: |
Evening clinics run from 6:00 p.m. until dark. The date will be posted or coordinated with the clinic instructor. We offer clinics at most of our events as well. If it takes place at an event - it will be completed before the race begins. |
| Registration: |
Note that there are limited spots per session. Pre-registration is required, the day before the intended clinic, to guarantee your spot. Drop-in registration will be accepted if there are spots available, but there is no guarantee. Click on "REGISTER" beside the date you want to attend. ***Please note that we will need a minimum of 4 persons signed up to go ahead with the clinic. For a clinic scheduled on a Wednesday we will check the number on the Monday morning and if there is not enough people signed up we will credit you for a future clinic or refund your fee. |
| Location: |
Clinics are generally held in conjunction with the Weekly Park Series. The Park Series is held a different GTA park every week. They also take place at many of our events as well. Go to the event pages for details and to sign up. |
| What to wear: |
Regular running or comfortable walking shoes. Long pants are recommended. It will take place outside - so dress appropriate for the weather! |
| Compass: |
Bring your own compass, if you have one, or we’ll loan you one for the session. |
2025 Spring and Summer Season:
Wednesday May 7 - High Park
Wednesday June 11 - Taylor Creek Park
Wednesday July 23 - *** CHANGED TO Earl Bales Park **
Wednesday August 6 - Taylor Creek Park
To register to one of the above events click HERE.
or at one of the weekend events below:
