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) Discount of $10 for TOC Members. |
| 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 event as well. Go to the event pages for details and to sign up. 2024 Spring Clinic Dates and Locations: April 14 - Claireville Conservation Area 9am - REGISTER May 7 - High Park - (Accross from Grenadier Cafe) - REGISTER May 12 - Kortright Centre for Conservation 9am - REGISTER May 21 - Earl Bales Park (Accross from Community Centre) - REGISTER 2024 Summer Clinics: June 26 - Serena Gundy Park - REGISTER July 17 - Etienne Brule Park ***CANCELED*** July 24 - Earl Bales Park (Accross from Community Centre) - REGISTER
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| 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. |
