Orienteering has long been a sport that demands a unique blend of physical endurance and navigational skill. Traditionally, it has been more popular in Scandinavia […]
Types of courses
The standard format is used for most events and official competitions. Participants complete a defined course of specific control activities in a specific order.
Distance for orientation
The terrain should be chosen in such a way that the principle of sports fairness is ensured for all participants. It must be suitable for running and for testing the competitors’ orienteering skills.
Sports map
A sports map is a special large-scale thematic multicolor terrain map designed for orienteering and made in specific symbols.