Orienteering

Female athlete doing an exercise Copyright: © HSZ Walter

Orienteering combines physical exercising in nature with mental performance - an ideal balance to the daily study routine. In orienteering, several control points, or CP for short, are approached on the terrain one after the other with the help of a map and a compass. The locations of these CPs are marked on a special orienteering map. Usually, the CPs are connected to form a path and must be approached in the specified order. The goal of orienteering is to complete the entire path in the fastest time.

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Basic Information

Sports Facilities

Stadium Königshügel, Aachener Wald, Preuswald, Lousberg, Melaten (Physics Center)

The meeting points will be announced at the end of each course unit for the next course unit.

Material

We recommend wearing good and suitable running shoes and appropriate clothing for all weather conditions and the respective terrain.

Compasses will be provided for the Level 1 course, but for the advanced runs each participant should have their own compass.

Course Cancellations and Facility Closures

If you would like to be informed of last minute course cancellations and facility closures affecting this course, please join the corresponding mailing list.

Contact

Elke Bernhard

Diplom-Sportlehrerin

Orienteering Levels 1-2

Target Group and Requirements

The course is suitable for beginning runners and returning runners of all ages who want to run in nature without pressure to perform and with a lot of fun. Experienced orienteers are also welcome.

Contents and Goals

During the course the basics of map reading and orienteering will be taught theoretically and practically. Each unit starts with some theoretical content, which should then be put into practice during a run. After the run we analyze together the routes we have run.

Particularities

Meeting Point on the First Session

The meeting point for the first session is at the turnaround to the entrance sports and seminar room. The changing rooms can only be used to a limited extent. Please wear sportswear and running shoes on the first session. All further starting points will be announced. There are no changing and shower facilities available on site. Regular participation is recommended.

Dates and Booking

Orienteering Levels 1 to 2

Orienteering Get Together Levels 2-3

Target Group and Requirements

The get-together is aimed at experienced orienteers who have already participated in a Level 1-2 course or have experience from sports clubs.
The registration is password protected. Please contact the instructor before registering.

The offer takes place parallelly to the Level 1-2 course and only if the course has enough participants and can be held.

Contents and Goals

At the get-together, all participants receive maps with normal orienteering paths or special maps with which certain techniques can be trained. After the run, we analyze together the routes we have run.

Particularities

Meeting Point for the First Session

The participants "Orienteering Treff" will assist the instructor in setting up and dismantling the post umbrellas.

The meeting point for the first session, 15 minutes before the start of the course, is at the turnaround to the entrance Sports and Seminar Room. There is limited use of the locker rooms. Please wear sportswear and running shoes at the first session. All further starting points will be announced. There are no changing and shower facilities available on site. Regular participation is recommended.

Dates and Booking

Orienteering Get-Together Levels 2 to 3