Orienteering Beginner Clinic - Sun, Jul 6 2008

Orienteering Beginner Clinic (7/6/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Greenwood Conservation Area - Ajax

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 6 2008 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 30 2008 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

Most if not all of the day

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
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Member Cost:

$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Toronto Orienteering Club (another TOC!) offers clinics for those interested in learning about orienteering.

As a sport, this is essentially running with a map and compass for navigation. In practice, it's what keeps us from getting hopelessly lost in the woods (or landing 747s at the Island Airport.) In a beginner clinic you will learn the most basic principles of navigation as it applies to everything outside of a marked road or path.

This clinic is being offered in the morning before a full slate of competitive events and a BBQ picnic. Your cost includes entry to the short course set up throughout the conservation area.

Clinics are $30.
A compass rental is $0.50 with a $5 deposit.

Please indicate by your experience level if you want to sign up for a clinic, and I will let them know we are coming.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Running shoes. Compass with a baseplate and rotating ring.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Return to Allen Road South and exit to #401 Eastbound. Take exit #401 to Westney Road, turn Left (North.) Turn left at Greenwood Road to the Greenwood Conservation Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

94Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $24.25 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, June 27, 2025). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$30.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Clinic, includes map, instructions and Introduction to Orienteering book, and entry in to the short course race event.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!