LEICESTERSHIRE ORIENTEERING CLUB

How many orienteering skills do you know and use
 to show which applies

0 = I never do this / don’t know what it is
1 = I know in theory, don’t often use in practice
2 = I often try to use this but am not always successful
3 = I am confident I apply this well whenever it is needed

Name:		0	1	2	3	
1.	Keep map rotated to north all the time (Orientating the map). 					
2.	Fold the map to a manageable size and use thumb to pinpoint where I am all the time (Thumbing), 					
3.	Use compass to check orientation of the map.					
4.	Use features to monitor progress along a route. (Collecting features)					
5.	Use map colours and map symbols to choose best route.					
6.	Use a direct route rather than following easy features (Corner cutting)					
7.	Use an easier point to navigate into a control. (Attack point)					
8.	Use features beyond a control to make sure I don’t go too far. (Catching features).					
9.	Head slightly to the right or left of a direct route so I know which side the control will be on (Aiming off )					
10.	Count paces to estimate distance  (Pacing)					
11.	Work out the hills and valleys on the map from the contours  					
12.	Choose a route which keeps to the same height. (Contouring) 					
13. Work out where I am when I get lost (Relocating)					
Strategies (to apply the skills)					
Route planning using CAR (Control / Attack point / Route) 					
Traffic Lights - adjust speed according to skill and care needed					
Control Flow					
Know the control code and description before I enter the circle					
Know which way I need to leave the control before going in to the circle.					
Plan routes for legs before I get to them					

British Orienteering has links to club websites that have useful coaching tips.