Welcome to Orienteering!

A sport for Families, Hikers, and Runners of all ages!

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News: You don't have to put orienteering on hold for the winter! We have a full set of BYOM courses planned for the winter, including some in-person events. See the Events page for details. ​

 

We don't have our schedule finalized for the spring but here's a preview of a few things we're working on:

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May 9, Event in northeast quadrant of state

May 10, Billygoat (long event with following allowed, everyone starts at some time),
       shorter and beginner courses, Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union, CT

Beginner events at Deer Lake Adventure Camp and near Old Saybrook

June 13, Summer sprints and BBQ at Ratlum Mtn, Canton, CT

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​It's Recreation
Walking an orienteering course can be a lot like going for a hike, but with a twist. With map and compass in hand, find your way to each of the checkpoints on the orienteering course. You can stay on trails or short-cut through the woods. We supply the map and course, but you decide how to get to each of the checkpoints. On your way, explore off the beaten path--find remnants of old cellar holes, new fishing spots, and areas of the parks you've never seen.

It's also a Sport
Orienteering is also a competitive sport. Those who take a competitive approach go around the course as quickly as they can. Since you must decide on your route while running or walking fast, it's a challenging sport that requires using your head as well as your legs. Whether you walk or run, it's a way of keeping fit while having fun.

It's for People of All Ages
Orienteering is an activity you can still do as you get older. And it's for youngsters too, with their families, in groups or on their own.