{"id":5429,"date":"2016-04-18T13:57:42","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T13:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/?page_id=5429"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:41:03","slug":"orienteering-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/members\/orienteering-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Orienteering Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#symbols\">Symbols<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#websites\">Websites &amp; Videos <\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#skills\">Skills from White to Green<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#coaching\">Coaching Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#useful\">Useful Documents<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"symbols\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn the Symbols<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Map symbols (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maprunner.co.uk\/map-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\">Map symbols<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maprunner.co.uk\/iof-control-descriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Control descriptions (opens in a new tab)\">Control descriptions<\/a><\/td><td>Links to the Maprunner website which has pdfs to download of map symbols and control descriptions. Also a handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maprunner.co.uk\/cd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Control Description Quiz<\/a>.<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"websites\"><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Links to O-Skills Websites and Videos<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvu61kqsjMf9AiQKzNZB0iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/video.png 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvu61kqsjMf9AiQKzNZB0iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Up To Speed<\/a> \u2013 An excellent collection of 5 minute videos covering key orienteering skills presented by the GB Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.norfolkoc.co.uk\/oldsite\/pages\/learn-about-orienteering\/improving-your-techniques.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Improving Your O-Skills<\/a> \u2013 Norfolk Orienteering Club\u2019s guide to a wide range of skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catchingfeatures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catching Features<\/a> \u2013 A computer game of orienteering. You can even have online competitions with other orienteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.attackpoint.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attackpoint<\/a> \u2013 USA based web page which is themed on Performance training for Orienteering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.routegadget.co.uk\/rg2\/index.php#112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Routegadget<\/a> \u2013 A website with maps from past events and the routes some people took. See the link at the top of the Results column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.richtig-orientieren.de\/icd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Control Description Quiz<\/a> \u2013 Online quiz which will help you learn IOF pictorial descriptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know of any websites or videos that are worth us linking to, please send the link to <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\tmailprot('Chris Bosley','web','bosle','lei','y.me.uk');\t\/\/-->\t<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Step-Route-Choice-300x193.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Step-Route-Choice-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Step-Route-Choice-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Step-Route-Choice-400x258.png 400w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Step-Route-Choice.png 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"skills\"><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build Your Skill Steps from White to Green<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step-by Step<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The step system builds the skills of orienteering sequentially and applies them to appropriate courses one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At each level, the orienteer should a) master the skills; b) apply techniques appropriately; c) adjust speed to deal with the technical difficulty; and e) use relocation techniques appropriate to the skill level. The skills are summarised below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1 &#8211; <\/strong>(White)<br>Orientating the map to line features; understanding map colours and common symbols; holding the map with a thumb in place to maintain position; following line features (\u2018handrails\u2019); making decisions at control points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2 &#8211; <\/strong>(Yellow)<br>Checking the map at significant points between controls (\u2018check points\u2019); making decisions at handrail junctions; using catching features; judging distance by sight (e.g. half way between).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3 \u00ac- <\/strong>(Orange)<br>Cutting corners and aiming off; using catching features; using a compass to orientate the map and determine direction of travel; interpreting all map symbols to visualise the terrain; judging specific distances (e.g. 100m along track); simplifying legs with several check points; using attack points; making simple route choices;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4 &#8211; <\/strong>(Light green)<br>Using rough compass directions and catching features on long legs and more precise bearings on short legs; judging distance by pacing; reading simple contour shapes; making route choices taking into account speed, distance and secure navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5 &#8211; <\/strong>(Green, Blue, Brown)<br>Navigating using contours only and interpreting complex contour detail; managing long legs with few distinct check points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"coaching\"><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coaching Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/club-night.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Club Nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday evenings we meet for a range of fitness, navigation and fun activities. In the Autumn we hold informal MapRuns in various parks and urban areas. After the new year we meet in a gym setting and later on lighter evenings we go to various outdoor venues. This is open to both juniors and seniors. Details are on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/club-nights\/\">Club Night<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Club Coaching Sessions<\/strong><br>When there is demand we can run short post-event sessions; half-day Saturday skills sessions; whole day training on more challenging terrain outside the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East Midlands Junior Squad<\/strong><br>Juniors, 12 and over, achieving Light Green standard are eligible to be nominated to the Squad by the Coaching Co-ordinator. The squad holds about six sessions a year including 3 to 5 weekends outside of the Regional and occasionally overseas. Activities are subsidised by the EMOA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National &amp; Regional Coaching Days<\/strong><br>Each year a couple of sessions are held in different part of the country\/ region and occasionally a group from the club attends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Race-analysis-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Race Analysis Form<\/strong> \u2013 A form for competitors to analyse a run leg-by-leg can be downloaded below in either pdf or Word Doc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/self_evaluation_tool_2010.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/lei_members\/self_evaluation_tool_2010.doc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/icon-ms-word.gif\" alt=\"MS Word icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td>Which Skills do you Use?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_beginnerFeb2022.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_beginner-Feb2022.docx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/icon-ms-word.gif\" alt=\"MS Word icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td>Race Analysis Form &#8211; Beginners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_ImproverFeb2022-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_improver-Feb2022.docx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/icon-ms-word.gif\" alt=\"MS Word icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td>Race Analysis Form &#8211; Improvers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_AdvancedFeb2022.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lei_race_analysis_advanced-Feb2022.docx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/icon-ms-word.gif\" alt=\"MS Word icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\"><\/a><\/figure><\/td><td>Race Analysis Form &#8211; Experienced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Routines <\/strong>\u2013 for developing patterns of thinking and action that save time and improve concentration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignleft\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/lei_members\/Control Flow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\ufffc (opens in a new tab)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/td><td>Control Flow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/lei_members\/Relocation strategy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\ufffc (opens in a new tab)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.leioc.org.uk\/wordpress\/images\/pdfsm.gif\" alt=\"pdf logo\" width=\"22\" height=\"24\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/td><td>Relocation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the Symbols Map symbols and Control descriptions Links to the Maprunner website which has pdfs to download of map symbols and control descriptions. 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