About Florida Orienteering

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The Florida Orienteering Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of Orienteering in the Central Florida area.   We are a member of the US Orienteering Federation (USOF) which provides support for orienteering in the US, and oversees the rules of the sport.

Orienteering is a recreational and competitive sport, a kind of hiking/running game, which involves using a detailed map, and a compass, to find one's way through unfamiliar terrain.  You can participate in groups, or individuals may compete alone.

The objective is to visit a series of designated locations, indicated by circles on the map.   At each location a marker, a distinctive white & orange flag called a control, will be placed in a visible location.   Each control has a patterned punch, which you use to mark your card.

There are a number of possible courses for different skill levels ranging from small children (String-O), to highly advanced courses for competitors with years of experience.   Explaining Courses and the Color Code  will tell you all about them.

We provide the maps, a compass if you don't own one, and even some friendly help getting started.  Sneakers and light clothing, appropiate for hiking in the woods are recomended.   Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray, and very important, water for every participant.

FEES: A Color Map is $4.00 for members, and $6.00 for non-members.   Extra maps are $2.00 each.  Don't worry if you don't have a compass, it won't break the bank!   Compass rentals are only $1.