{"id":3238,"date":"2015-05-03T09:55:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-03T09:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/?page_id=3238"},"modified":"2026-08-02T07:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T07:48:13","slug":"school-orienteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/schools\/school-orienteering\/","title":{"rendered":"School Orienteering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5d600d8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#devel\">Delevolping orienteering in your schools<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#local\">Local competition<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#safety\">Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#contact\">Contacts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>School Orienteering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Children enjoy orienteering because it is a fun way to explore wild outdoor areas, to get fit, and to gain confidence with maps.<\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"extendedwopts-md-left wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6953\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4711538461538463;width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control-400x272.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/NW-School-2017-Boys-at-control.jpg 1405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Orienteering in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many local schools have been mapped enabling basic map reading skills to be practised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some time ago local students won the British Schools Championship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some local students have been included in teams at the World Schools Orienteering Championship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leicestershire Orienteering Club can help schools initiate orienteering activities and to offer opportunities for students to make the transition to orienteering at local club events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"devel\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developing Orienteering in Your School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orienteering is a cross-curricular activity that supports Maths, PE and Geography. The lead in a school could be taken by any subject teacher. Simplified and progressive orienteering activities can start in the school grounds or inside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/GrobyCampus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-gray-dark-border-color wp-image-3256\" style=\"border-width:2px;aspect-ratio:1.282314151021241;width:267px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/GrobyCampus.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/GrobyCampus-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/GrobyCampus-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">British Orienteering supports the development of orienteering in schools. Advice on mapping, teacher training, community orienteering, competitions and resources can be found on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishorienteering.org.uk\/page\/schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>School Orienteering<\/strong><\/a> web page. Their schools newsletter will keep you informed about curriculum developments and courses (see below). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishorienteering.org.uk\/partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>British Orienteering Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also find links on our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/members\/what-is-orienteering\/\"><strong>Introduction to Orienteering<\/strong><\/a> page helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Leicestershire Orienteering Club can provide technical support, (eg equipment loan). Contact the club\u2019s Development Co-ordinator&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/schools\/school-orienteering\/#contacts\"><strong>see below<\/strong><\/a>)&nbsp;to discuss your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mapping your school<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The club can provide permanent course plaques for schools for fixing with screws (for wood and bricks) or cable ties (for fences).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"local\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Competitions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"extendedwopts-md-center wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_8642b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_8642b-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8642b\" class=\"wp-image-3243\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7533517867590858;width:193px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_8642b-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_8642b-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_8642b.jpg 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There  are a number of orienteering events aimed specifically at schools at a  local, regional and national level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NW Leicestershire Schools Championship, &nbsp;\u2013 April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with the North West Leicestershire School Sport Partnership, in 2026 over 600 pupils from 27 primary schools competed in this annual event in the Spring term. This is one of the largest events in Britain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"safety\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"contacts\"><\/a>See the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/juniors\/safeguarding\/#top\">Safeguarding page<\/a><\/strong> for information on the club&#8217;s child welfare policies and procedures, codes of conduct, and data privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"contact\"><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacts and Newsletters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newsletters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep informed about national curriculum developments and courses register for the British Orienteering Schools Newsletter. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishorienteering.org.uk\/index.php?pg=school_registration_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Register your school<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Leicestershire Orienteering Club produces a termly newsletter for Leicestershire &amp; Rutland Schools.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/leioc.us6.list-manage2.com\/subscribe?u=26420a44de59de72debb275c8&amp;id=ff8d56bc9d\"><strong>Sign up to receive Newsletter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsoa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/BSOA125x75.gif\" alt=\"BSOA Link\" width=\"102\" height=\"75\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><strong>British Schools Orienteering Association<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsoa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><br>Membership is free and equipment can be bought at slightly reduced prices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/fox_ew.gif\" alt=\"LEIOC Link\" width=\"90\" height=\"70\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><strong>Leicestershire Orienteering Club<\/strong><br>Development Co-ordinator Roger Edwards<br>(<script type=\"text\/javascript\">mailprot('same','dwards','gma','rwmhe','il.com');\/\/--><\/script> or 0116 212 7547)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School Orienteering Children enjoy orienteering because it is a fun way to explore wild outdoor areas, to get fit, and to gain confidence with maps. 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