ORIENTEERING

 

1.    Explain what orienteering is.

 

2.    (a) Point out and name five major terrain features on a

          map and in the field.

      (b) Point out and name 10 symbols often found on a

          topographic map.

 

3.    (a) Explain how a compass works. Describe the features

          of an orienteering compass and their uses.

      (b) in the field, show how to take a compass bearing and

          how to follow one.

 

4.    (a) Explain the meaning of declination. Tell why

          declination must be taken into consideration when

          using a map and compass together.

      (b) Provide a topographic map of your area with magnetic

          north-south lines.

      (c) Show how to transfer a direction on a map to your

          compass.

 

5.    (a) Show how to measure distances, using a scale on an

          orienteering compass.

      (b) Set up a 300m pace course. Figure out your running

          pace for 100 meters.

 

6.    (a) Explain a descriptive clue. Tell how it is used in

          orienteering.

      (b) Explain how to use an attack point. Describe the

          offset technique. Tell what is meant by collecting

          features.

 

7.    Do the following:

   

      (a) Take part in three orienteering events. One of these

          must be a cross-country course.

      (b) After each course, write a report with

          (1) a copy of the master map and descriptive clues,

          (2) a copy of the route you took on the course,

          (3) a discussion of how you could improve your

              time between points, and

          (4) list of your major weaknesses on this course .

              Describe what you could do to improve.

 

8.    Do ONE of the following:

    

      (a) Set up a cross-country course of at least 2,000 m

          long with five control markers. Prepare master map.

          Mark the descriptive clues.

      (b) Set up a score-orienteering course with 12 points

          and a time limit of 60 minutes. Prepare the master

          map.  Set the descriptive clues, and point value for

          each control on this course.

 

9.    Act as an official during an orientation. (This may be

      during the running course you set up for requirement 8.)

 

10.   Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or

      post.