AY Honor Orienteering Requirements used by South Pacific Division

Orienteering

Skill Level

2

Year

Unknown

Version

22.11.2024

Approval authority

South Pacific Division

Section 1 – Theory
1. What is Orienteering?

2. Name three disciplines of Orienteering.

3. List the items required for Orienteering using the following headings:

a. Clothing

b. Footwear

c. Equipment

4. Describe the basic rules and safety considerations for Orienteering.

5. Explain the different levels of difficulty for Orienteering courses.

6. Explain what to do on a typical Orienteering Course.

7. Explain the symbols used on a typical Orienteering map.

8. Name the parts of a typical compass used for Orienteering.

9. Demonstrate how to orientate a map using land features and a compass.

10. Show your understanding of the following:

a. Land formations and contour lines

b. The scale used on Orienteering maps

c. Handrails. List four possible handrails you could follow.

d. The use of Attack Points

e. Aiming Off

11. Complete a theoretical orienteering exercise.

Section 2 – Practical
12. Find your own pace count.

13. Show how to find the direction of travel (setting a compass bearing).

14. Complete each of the following courses at least once:

a. Blue (Very Easy) Course

b. Green (Easy) Course

c. Orange (Moderate) Course

d. Scored Event

e. Night Course

Note: Those who like a challenge and who wish to improve their Orienteering skills are encouraged to do a Red (Hard) Course. This is not required for this level of Orienteering.

15. Prepare a ‘Room Orienteering Map’ and run an event based on this map.