What course do I choose?This course guide is written by Karen Dennis, former MVOC member currently residing in San Diego. The link takes you into sconet (Southern California Orienteering NET) where her course guide page is posted.
What course do I choose?
This course guide is written by Karen Dennis, former MVOC member currently residing in San Diego. The link takes you into sconet (Southern California Orienteering NET) where her course guide page is posted.
USOF A-Meet Competitive Course/Class Structure
This outlines what course to register for when entering a USOF sanctioned A-meet. It is for A-meets only. It is neither for local meets, nor the MVOC Jr. O Champs. Local meets and the MVOC Jr. O Champs do not offer the full range of courses. For courses offered at local meets (usually white, yellow, orange, and red unless specified otherwise); refer to the specific advertised meet information on the schedule. For courses at the MVOC Jr. O Champs, refer to the Jr. O Champs rules.
How to use a compass.
Orienteering originated in the Scandanavian countries, and this link takes you to Norway! Don't worry, the pages are in English. This illustrated guide by Kjetil Kjernsmo is internationally renown. Move in the right direction, and get training from the best!
Many of our events use electronic punching, a fun and new way to keep track of your time on the course. Take a look at our electronic punching page for all the ins and outs of its use.
Do you know your map symbols? Find out online with the Orienteering Map Skills Test.
How about the clue sheet? Do you know all your control description symbols? Test your knowledge!