How TO START ORIENTEERING

My First Orienteering Event

Firstly, you do not need to be a member of any club to join in at an event ! Entries are open to anyone who wants to try it out or compete. As there are different grades of courses, always start with the simplest or easiest – normally the shortest too.

Basic Instruction is always available at the RACO events – just mention at the Registration table that you are a newcomer and require assistance. Its best to be shown the ropes at a real event, where all the necessary equipment is available.

First easy Steps to your first taste of Orienteering:

Choose an event on the 2026 calendar that you would like to try
Sign up on the Entry System OriEnter
Select EVENTS
Enter EVENT – click on Entries
Select a course
Select a start time
Pay the entry fee (online)
Arrive at the event on the day at least 1 hour before your start time
Collect a loaned smart card and a list of control points and descriptions
At the start you will be given your map
Someone will be around to point you in the right direction to your first control

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