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Orienteering is a running sport involving navigation with a map and compass. The traditional form (sometimes referred to as "Foot Orienteering" or "Foot-O") involves cross-country running, though other forms have evolved. The competition is a timed race in which individual participants use a special purpose map and a magnetic compass to navigate through diverse terrain (often wooded) and visit, in sequence, control points that are indicated on the map. The course of control points is kept a secret from competitors before the start, when they are provided with a detailed topographic map on which the course is marked. Competitors start at staggered intervals, are individually timed, and are expected to perform all navigation skills on their own. Standings are determined first by successful completion of the course, then by shortest time on course. Rules and principles of the sport are defined by the International Orienteering Federation.
The English name derives from the Swedish word "orientering". The term was first used to describe the sport in 1918 by Major Ernst Killander, then President of the Stockholm Amateur Athletic Association, in publicity for the first large scale competitive meet held in Sweden.Palmer, Peter (1997). The Complete Orienteering Manual. Wiltshire, England: The Crowood Press Ltd., ISBN Booksoures/1861260954, p. 19.
History
Early days
Orienteering originated in Scandinavia, as a military exercise, in the late 19th century. The competitive sport form began in Norway where the first competition was sponsored by the Tjalve Sports Club on 31 October 1897 and held near Oslo. The course was quite long by modern standards, at 19.5 km, on which only three controls were placed. Peder Fossum won the event in a time of 1 hour, 47 minutes, and 7 seconds.Palmer, Peter (1997). The Complete Orienteering Manual. Wiltshire, England: The Crowood Press Ltd., ISBN Booksoures/1861260954, p. 18-19. The first large scale orienteering meet was organized in 1918 by Major Ernst Killander of Stockholm, Sweden. Killander was a scout leader who turned to the sport as an opportunity to interest youth in athletics. The first large scale event was organized south of Stockholm and was attended by 220 athletes.Boga, Steven (1997). Orienteering: The Sport of Navigating with Map & Compass. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA: Stackpole Books. ISBN Booksources/0811728706. p. 1. Killander continued to develop the rules and principles of the sport, and today is widely regarded throughout Scandinavia as the "Father of Orienteering." More on [ Orienteering ]
French Orienteering Federation: Groupe France Cadets saison 2010: SPORTident partenaire des week-.. http://bit.ly/2lCQu3 #orienteering
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French Orienteering Federation: Groupe France Cadets saison 2010: SPORTident partenaire des week-.. http://bit.ly/2lCQu3 #orienteering
Fabien Pasquasy: Waiting for him...: Last two months went very well. After disappointing WOC I fu.. http://bit.ly/3iJpaD #orienteering
worldofo_news (worldofo.com - news) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:06 -0000
Fabien Pasquasy: Waiting for him...: Last two months went very well. After disappointing WOC I fu.. http://bit.ly/3iJpaD #orienteering
spent last night orienteering around Bow Brickhill woods - tonight we have a fantastic firework display with a few good friends.
1bbbamicus (1st Bletchley Amicus) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:03 -0000
spent last night orienteering around Bow Brickhill woods - tonight we have a fantastic firework display with a few good friends.
Racing this weekend...not totally ready - Orienteering too....ugggg. http://bit.ly/1kfnXK - should be interesting.
JaymeFrank (Jayme Frank) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:44:02 -0000
Racing this weekend...not totally ready - Orienteering too....ugggg. http://bit.ly/1kfnXK - should be interesting.
Swedish O-Federation: Skogssport m�ter indianer och cowboys i skogen: Indianer och cowboys jagar .. http://bit.ly/2nxYL7 #orienteering
worldofo_news (worldofo.com - news) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:30 -0000
Swedish O-Federation: Skogssport m�ter indianer och cowboys i skogen: Indianer och cowboys jagar .. http://bit.ly/2nxYL7 #orienteering
Come to "Orienteering Trip " Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Time: November 14th 2009 @ 1000. ... http://bit.ly/3xKKzP
SEAL_Strong (Suzanne Fletcher) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:37 -0000
Come to "Orienteering Trip " Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Time: November 14th 2009 @ 1000. ... http://bit.ly/3xKKzP
US Orienteering Federation - The USOF is recognized by the International Orienteering Federation and the US Olympic Committee as the national governing body for orienteering in the United States.
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