Orienteering P5 & 6 - Types of Landscape & Control Descriptions. PPP5 - The outdoor adventure sport of Orienteering makes the most of all types of landscape. This presentation explores the many types of geographical environments that have been captured on orienteering maps. The competitor in Orienteering has the opportunity to experience the following and many other varieties of landscapes: 1. Forests with many different trees. 2. Runnable woodland. 3. Thick vegetation with slow progress. 4. Farmland meadows and orchards. 5. Open parkland and scrubland. 6. Moors and land with rocky outcrops. 7. Urban landscapes with alleys, back lanes and many stairways. These can make navigation very challenging with the many twists and turns! This presentation gives you a taste of how diverse the scenery in this amazing sport can be. PPP6 - This presentation entitled “Making the most of Control Descriptions” explores the connection between the shape of the landscape and the symbolic representation of the physical features with how they appear on the map. The sport of orienteering involves visiting a number of actual locations pin-pointed on the orienteering map being used. The event organisers must prepare races for each different age group. Each set of control descriptions are set out in numerical order. The presentation starts with an experienced orienteer who explains the basics to any beginners so that they know what to expect. It also highlights how control descriptions help all orienteers to become successful. The following aspects are covered: 1. Early guidance on what to expect at your first event. 2. There are at least 8 different types of control descriptions on the guidance sheet. 3. Images and symbols are used to give a visual picture linking the landscape with the map symbols. 4. A few examples of control descriptions and map types are included. 5. The examples can be used to challenge and test the group or individual. These two presentations will help both the beginner and the intermediate to make good progress. They will soon progress to advanced levels in this incredible sport. Any income made from these two power point presentations will be donated to three different homeless charities (Crisis, Salvation Army and The Berwick Project).

Orienteering - My Journey - Ten Presentations (A coaching manual). All commission from sales in this web shop will be donated to homeless charities. This resource is a collection of Power Point Presentations that highlight many of the experiences and skills that I have encountered over the past 40 years in this great outdoor sport we know as Orienteering. There are ten presentations that focus on the following key areas of this outdoor adventurous sport: The history of maps and the early days of Orienteering. A taste of Orienteering at the Malaga Orienteering Club in Spain.* Becoming familiar with an Orienteering event and what to expect. The beginner and ten things that I have found useful in Orienteering. Types of landscape and what to expect in a competition. The importance of control descriptions and making the most of what is on offer. First of two presentations about symbols. A second presentation that tests your knowledge and helps you to become familiar with map symbols. Navigation and a taste of gathering points and handrails. Contours - Understanding the rise and fall of the landscape. This resource includes a full written commentary, several videos (courtesy of Malaga Orienteering Club). The slides can be presented in either English or Spanish. Individually the presentations cost over £30. For a limited period, all ten presentations are available for half price at £15. Once again please note that all commission goes to homeless charities.

Orienteering - PPP10 The Shape of the Land & Understanding the Contours. The aim of this presentation is to help the beginner and intermediate orienteer to get a mental image of the rise and fall of the landscape. In order to achieve success in this challenge, we need to understand the concept of contour lines. These brown lines on an orienteering map represents the differing levels in the landscape. In terms of altitude each line, (level on the land) could be between 2.5 and 5.0 metres apart. Contour lines close together reflect very steep slopes whereas lines wider apart would describe flat or gradually sloping land. This presentation aims to describe how the landscape can be pictured in one’s own mind thanks to the specific contour patterns shown on the maps. Some of the landscape features have specific names and shapes so they are easier to recognise and identify. Reading the contours and knowing the shapes takes the orienteer to a different level of success.

Orienteering - PPP9 Navigation, Gathering Points and Handrails. This Power Point Presentation aims to help competitors in the art of navigation. Two ways of making the navigation challenge easier, involves making the most of gathering points and Handrails. The use of these navigation skills can help the novice to progress into an experienced, confident and successful competitor. The presentation offers the following: 1. Map examples of linear map symbols that help the runner to maintain a parallel track to the intended control point. Examples of linear features might be a) a fence, b) a wall, c) the edge of woodland. These are a few of many possibles. 2. In contrast gathering points are a number of isolated map symbols that can also help the runner to progress accurately between two control points. This is particularly useful when following a compass bearing. Isolated map features might include a) a large rock, b) a small thicket, c) an isolated tree d) a ditch running across the direction of travel, etc. There are many more examples. Long navigational legs may have as many as 5 or more gathering points. Gathering points also helps to sub-divide the leg into specific distances. This presentation also includes a section on how to set a compass bearing using the Silva (plate) compass. As long as you have the map and compass in your hand you will not be lost! However, you may be unsure of your exact location - In these circumstances - check the orientation of the map and look for prominent physical or man made objects nearby to relocate. Handrails and gathering points help to create bite size challenges. Learning these advanced skills help to establish stress free progress in an Orienteering event. Enjoy the challenges.

Orienteering - PPP7 Symbols - Quiz One In order to navigate an Orienteering map, it is essential to have a fair grasp of the map symbols. Presentation 7 is offered in the form of a Quiz. Included are 25 contrasting examples. Included are: Vegetation types, man-made structures, water features, natural formations and a variety of other common inclusions that can be found on Orienteering maps. Orienteering - PPP8 Symbols - Quiz Two As with Presentation 7 this is the second of two presentations that will help the Orienteer to become familiar with the map symbols. Presentation 8 again offers a selection of 25 map symbols. They are presented as a quiz challenge that can be repeated several times. This will help individual orienteers to become familiar with the many symbols included on Orienteering maps. A mixture of all symbol types has been included.

A Taste of Orienteering - Getting Ready for Your First Event. This chapter aims to help the beginner to become familiar with the many experiences and challenges facing the newcomer to this exciting outdoor sport. This Power Point Presentation is the second in a series of coaching notes for this amazing sport of Orienteering. It is dedicated to our departed friend, James Ross who was an established and successful Orienteer. He was a member of the well-established Malaga Orienteering Club. All commission gained from this resource will be donated to selected Cancer organisations. So where do we start? Here is a list of the topics covered in this presentation: Checking out your local Club and what is on offer. 2. Make contact and find out the many activities and experiences available. 3. Events can be either “Town and Country” (Urban or Rural), a huge contrast. 4. Become familiar with the Club websites. 5. What might we expect to find at the start line? 6. The first few seconds of any test or race are vitally important especially for novices! 7. As we progress, we will become familiar with both the map and the compass. 8. Gradually we will gain confidence and become familiar with directions, distances and many contrasting landscapes. 9. A clever thumb will improve our navigational skills!? 10. At the end of each event we will become familiar with the finish line and checking in at the download station. 11. Finally we should show gratitude to the planners and organisers who give of their time freely for the benefit of others and this incredible outdoor sport. Orienteering is very much a family sport, and it offers huge benefits to young and old alike. Check out this presentation and become involved in something very special.

This resource is offered as an introduction to how maps evolved and the subsequent development of Orienteering as a sport. It is offered as a Power Point Presentation and it lays the foundation for a programme of 9 more presentations that highlight the many skills and coaching topics to be experienced in this amazing sport (Orienteering). The ten presentations have been written in both English and Spanish. Many of the slides show the diversity of the Spanish landscape as captured by the many members of “The Malaga Orienteering Club in Spain.” The presentations can be adapted for viewing by Upper junior students (9 - 10 yrs.) through to adult age groups. This presentation includes topics such as: Comparisson of ancient maps through to modern day orienteering maps; Early maps and cartography; The compass rose; The Earth’s magnetic field, The magnetic compass and how it can be used with the Orienteering map. The presentation sets the foundation for many more coaching aspects covered in the follow up programme of wide ranging topics. These resources are a non profit making venture and any income will be forwarded to three selected homeless charities (Crisis, The Berwick Project and the Salvation Army). As an extension to the use of this resource, teachers may wish to use the text, images and possible video links to other topics such as: Geographical landscapes, The Spanish language, The History of Maps and as an introduction to the sport of Orienteering. The introductory videos (one of two in the presentation), gives a true taste of this amazing outdoor sport. Permission to show the videos in this and all ten presentations has been granted by Malaga Orienteering Club with the gratitude of (Ian Patterson) the author of this presentation.

The sport of Orienteering needs to be broken down into bite-size skills so that the beginner can establish the most important principles of this incredible activity. In this presentation I have selected ten elements that I believe to be essential learning steps for the novice orienteer. I have included the following topics in order to lay the foundations for success in this activity: Knowing your north from your south! 2. Translating the symbols into an accurate mental image of the land features. 3. Making the most of the map key. 4. Getting to grips with scale and distances. 5. Understanding contours and being able to convert the patterns into mental pictures. 6. Keeping in touch with your exact location by using your thumb! 7. A personal understanding of your stride distancing. 8. Making use of rough bearings. 9. Knowing how to use map handrails. 10. On a navigation leg, make the most of the collecting or gathering features between control points. These key principles of navigation and map reading skills will serve you well in this incredible sport. As with all my resources, I offer this resource at minimum cost in order to support my three chosen homeless charities. I am grateful to the Malaga Orienteering Club for permission to use many of the images and videos on offer in this presentation.

This chapter highlights the structure and content of an Orienteering Event and it is presented as a Power Point Presentation. The key elements include: The map and planning, Orienteering controls and the officials (the people behind the scenes), Preparing the maps and checking out the lay of the land, Advertising the event and taking in the entries, Setting up a suitable start and finish zone. Other interesting features include aspects of coaching, working with young competitors and also the benefits of family participation.All in all a sport with a healthy outlook and well worth trying. This resource is part of a larger coaching document and all presentations will serve to support three homeless charities.

Ten Orienteering power point presentations, highlighting the many different skills involved in this incredible individual, family and team sport. There are many maps, images and videos included, that help the individual competitor to develop their knowledge and become familiar with the multitude of skills and experiences on offer in Orienteering. Topics included are: Landscapes, Historical connections, Navigation, Mapwork skills, Beginners advice, What to expect at your first event and many more coaching elements. This resource can be used in Spain and the UK as the slides and commentary are written in both English and Spanish. The presentations would be ideal to use as an introduction for examination candidates who have chosen the Outdoor Adventurous Sport of Orienteering as one of their physical activities. The whole resource would serve as an ideal introduction and learning experience for both individual candidates and families who become involved in this sport. This resource is on offer for a limited period (extended from 3 to 12 months) at half price. Any income from this resource will be sent to the following three homeless charities (The Berwick Project, The Salvation Army and Crisis). Thank you … Ian Patterson.