map – Newcastle and Tyneside Orienteers https://www.newcastleorienteering.org.uk Orienteering from Tyne to Tweed. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:56:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 How does it work? https://www.newcastleorienteering.org.uk/faq/how-does-it-work/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:55:09 +0000 https://www.newcastleorienteering.org.uk/?post_type=faq&p=1144 more details]]> To get round a course, you pick up a map at the start. First you’ll need to find the triangle symbol on the map – that’s where you are now. Then you’ll need to choose your route from the triangle to control number 1 on the map.

When you find your control there will be an orange-and-white marker flag, and an electronic box. You ‘dib’ the box using your electronic memory stick (called a dibber). Then you’ll need to choose your route to control number 2 on the map, and so on.

The finish is marked on the map by a two-ring circle, and on the ground by a banner and flag. After you’ve dibbed the finish, go to the download to get your results and tell the club you have finished.

We do our best to help beginners. If you’ve never orienteered before, just explain this at the assembly or download desk and we will talk you through the process. You can also email the event organiser in advance.

This video by another orienteering club shows you what orienteering looks like.

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