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SAT 10 AUG

Come and Try Orienteering!

Wycombe Abbey School, High Wycombe

Run by: Thames Valley Orienteering Club

This event is an exciting introduction to orienteering, with several courses suitable for newcomers, families, children and improvers of all ages and abilities. Come and give orienteering a go!

clock10:00–11:30

Suitable for any age

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Children orienteering

BRITISH ORIENTEERING

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There will be several courses to choose from, including short easy courses for newcomers. Once you have registered, you will be given a special map showing your course and the object is to navigate your way round the control points on the map, in the correct order and registering each one with a small electronic timing device we will lend you. The easy courses will follow paths and the controls will be easy to spot, however if you choose a more difficult course then your navigation and route choice skills between the controls will be tested! You can start at any time between 10.30am and 12pm.

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Cost

£5 for adults and £2 for juniors (18 or under). There is a £1 reduction for TVOC members.

Skill Level

  1. Beginner
  2. Intermediate
  3. Advanced

Special requirements

Wear outdoor clothes - trainers are ideal if the weather is nice or you fancy a jog. Walking shoes are fine too, if you are planning on walking around a course, to fine tune your navigation skills! A compass will also be useful. Just don't forget your sense of adventure!

Accreditation

Thames Valley Orienteering Club (TVOC) is accredited to the national body for orienteering - British Orienteering. This event is registered with British Orienteering (a Level D (local) event for those in the know!). For more info about the sport, please see www.britishorienteering.org.uk. TVOC is also accredited with Wycombe District Council and has Clubmark status.

Venue

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Wycombe Abbey School

Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE

Meeting point: Car parking and event registration will be at Wycombe Abbey School, Abbey Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE.

About this location

Extensive parkland and woodland surrounding Wycombe Abbey School in the heart of High Wycombe.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Thames Valley Orienteering Club.

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