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Mapping is the one of the most rewarding and enjoyable roles. Not only does it improve your navigation skills, but it can also provide you with a different and new type of orienteering challenge.
The British Orienteering E-Learning Mapping Courses, Introduction to updating Forest Mapping and Introduction to Sprint and Urban Mapping , developed with the expertise of David Olivant (Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club) and the educational robustness of Pauline Olivant (Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club) .
Both courses are based around learners having access to either of the two most widely used mapping programs, Open Orienteering Mapper and OCAD.
We strongly advise that you seek an experienced mapper as a mentor to support you through your journey towards being a competent mapper.
Both courses are based on updating an existing map and rather than creating a new map from a previously unmapped area.
Course objectives
- To provide an introduction and basic understanding of the processes involved in how to update and amend an existing Orienteering map.
The course content is designed to only address the course objective rather than attempting to cover the full scope of Mapping. As we recognise that Mapping is a skill that takes much time and practice to hone.
The course should only take around 45- 60 mins to complete and for the whole of May is only £6.00
To access the course and find out more information about our other E-Learning courses, please visit the E-Learning homepage.
Interested in learning about our other E-Learning courses on offer? Visit the E-Learning homepage and access information on all the other resources we provide.
AIRE and CLARO look forward to seeing you all at the British Middle Championships this coming weekend.
You have entered in greater numbers than we anticipated, but we have adapted to cater for you all as best we can. Both Danefield and Kilnsey Moor is a lovely places in the Spring sunshine and we really hope the weather is kind so that you can enjoy it at its best. The technical woodland of Danefield is in sharp contrast to the fast open areas of Kilnsey. You should enjoy some great orienteering on both days. Str8 compasses is sponsoring a lot of prizes for the Northern Championships and the British Middles so run well and good luck.
Start times and final details are published, maps are printed and lots of equipment is ready to move. No controls are out yet, but we have been busy at Kilnsey as you may be able to see from a picture. There are a variety of crossing points on Kilnsey Moor – many of you will only encounter this one. There are no stiles to cross at Danefield you’ll be relieved to know.
We will be able to accommodate you all in the parking areas for both events, but as always, it would help if you car shared as much as possible. The Danefield field has remained in good condition throughout the winter, but as some rain has been forecast over the coming days we will have some tracking available. Kilnsey has the delight of hard standing in the quarry. We can’t promise that you will keep your feet dry, but at least cars should not get stuck in the mud as might have happened at some recent events. We’re hoping that’s true for Danefield. Definitely true for Kilnsey!
Anyone wanting to carry a club tent to Danefield, could reduce the distance to carry the tent by 800m by using the drop off point suggested in the event details. It would need to be a rapid drop-off as there are often no parking bays available. They are all quite uneven, and the road is very narrow. To get back to the parking field it is best to not attempt a 5 point turn but to drive in an anti-clockwise route with LH turns for 2.5k to get back to the parking field. This should take no morfme than 5 minutes.
Have a great weekend.
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Full details on the British Middle Championships are available via this link. Visit the CLARO website for more details regarding the Northern Championships. Good luck to everyone taking part!
As agreed at the AGM 2023, from 1 May 2024 British Orienteering would like to offer an exclusive part-year Membership to new members.
New members are individuals who have not been members of British Orienteering in any of the previous four calendar years.
Part year membership fees 2024
Seniors – £10
Young adults – £7.50
Juniors – £3.00
Families – £25.00 (all members must be new members and not on the database to take up this offer).
No memberships will be merged with existing memberships.
Please note from 1 January 2025, any “new” members will need to renew their membership for 2025.
Find out more about how to join online today.
This week British Orienteering are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Independent Directors on to the Board of British Orienteering and welcome both Margaret Nolan and Darren Bernstein.
Margaret Nolan
Margaret has more than 18 years experience working with and for National Governing Bodies of Sport and County Sports Partnerships plus 14 years in private industry in the financial services, engineering and retail sectors. She brings a broad range of skills to the role of Board Director and a wealth of experience in the sports, exercise and leisure industries.
Margaret joined British Cycling in 1998 and worked her way up to become Head of National Programmes taking a leadership role to establish, recruit and manage a national development programme. From 2007-2011 she managed Sport England's club and volunteer programme (runningsports) working across all 46 NGBs and the CSP Network, supporting paid and voluntary workforces with governance; administration; volunteering; and financial management products and services. More recently Margaret was the Development Director at British Fencing and British Taekwondo, working with the respective CEOs, Senior Leadership Teams and Boards to create company strategy, turning the company vision into action through national, regional and local delivery programmes. Margaret has achieved success through effective collaboration and continues to share her passion to empower others to innovate, inspire and activate participation.
Away from work Margaret is an active volunteer, enjoys walking, yoga and has recently taken up climbing.
Margaret Nolan, says: “It is with great honour and appreciation that I accept the role of Independent Board Member. I see my new position as an exciting opportunity to be a productive part of an already highly competent team. I look forward, with enthusiasm, to supporting the Senior Management Team, Staff and Volunteers as British Orienteering progresses towards its ambition to be recognised as the ‘go to’ outdoor sport where people challenge themselves physically and mentally.”
Darren Bernstein
Darren has worked in sports marketing for 20 years. With a background in Football, having worked at The Football Association of Ireland, Charlton Athletic, The Football League and The Football Association. More recently he was the Director of Marketing & Communications at England Squash, where he led the rebrand of the organisation, and oversaw the creation of the organisation’s Marketing, Commercial, Communications, Major Events and Competitions Strategy. He is currently a Lecturer in Football Business & Marketing at UCFB Etihad.
Away from work, he is married with 2 young children and is a keen runner who is eager to break 2 hours for the half marathon.
Darren Bernstein, says: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been given this opportunity and am excited to serve the Orienteering community in the best way I can.”
Judith Holt, Chair of British Orienteering, says:
"I am delighted to welcome both Margaret and Darren to the British Orienteering Board. On behalf of myself and other Board members, we look forward to working together with you at Board level. They both join at an important time as we strive to implement our strategy for the development of orienteering in the UK at this key time in the evolution of the sport. I am pleased that with these two appointments we now have a Board with a 50:50 gender balance. "
To maintain the rotation of directors Margaret will serve an initial term of office of two years until Easter 2019 and Darren an initial term of office of three years until Easter 2020. Both appointments are potentially renewable for two further periods each of three years.
More information about the board of directors including minutes of previous board meetings can be viewed here.
Judith Holt, Chair of British Orienteering, says: "I am delighted to welcome both Margaret and Darren to the British Orienteering Board. On behalf of myself and other Board members, we look forward to working together with you at Board level. They both join at an important time as we strive to implement our strategy for the development of orienteering in the UK at this key time in the evolution of the sport. I am pleased that with these two appointments we now have a Board with a 50:50 gender balance."
To maintain the rotation of Directors Margaret will serve an initial term of office of two years until Easter 2019 and Darren an initial term of office of three years until Easter 2020. Both appointments are potentially renewable for two further periods each of three years.
More information about British Orienteering’s Governance can be found in the ‘Get Involved’ tab in the member's section of the website.
Board Values Statement – can be found here.
More information about British Orienteering Governance and Board of Directors; plus copies Board Meeting minutes – here.
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