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Orienteering Course
Age 13 · Sports
Orienteering is a sport where you use a map and compass to find control points in the open. You visit them in a set order, starting at the triangle and finishing at the double circle.
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In the picture
- Start triangle: the marked beginning on the map
- Thumb compass: held over the map to show direction
- Control flag: the orange-and-white marker at a control point
- Finish double circle: the marked end on the map
Examples
- Planning a hike with a paper map and a compass.
- A scavenger hunt where you must find checkpoints in order.
Key takeaways
- A map shows the terrain and the course; a compass shows north.
- Controls must be visited in the correct order.
Quiz: Orienteering Course (Age 13)
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What does a compass show in orienteering?
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How should the control points be visited?
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On the map, what marks the finish?
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