What is an orienteering Dibber?
Dibber / SPORTident card. Dibber to collect electronic times from controls which is downloaded at the end of the event – you can normally hire this. There are 2 main systems used: Sport-Ident and EMIT, of which Sport-Ident is the most popular (and is used by GO for our own events).
What to bring for orienteering?
No special equipment is required to start orienteering. You can borrow a compass, electronic punch, and emergency whistle (if required) at the event. You’ll receive a map at the start. Typical equipment includes running/hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, compass, electronic punch, and emergency whistle.
How should I dress for orienteering?
What should I wear? Orienteering is basically walking or running in the woods so wear whatever you’ll find comfortable for that and appropriate for the weather. We generally recommend long pants to protect your legs from such things as thorns and insects.
How do you use a compass for orienteering?
Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. Rotate the bezel so that N (north) is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map.
What kind of map is used for orienteering?
topographic map
An orienteering map is a map specially prepared for use in orienteering competitions. It is a topographic map with extra details to help the competitor navigate through the competition area.
Where can you do orienteering in the UK?
Where can you do it? Orienteering can take place anywhere from remote forest and countryside to urban areas, parks and school playgrounds. Each different terrain offers a new challenge, and when combined with changes of seasons and weather, it is said that no two orienteering races are the same.
What is a line orienteering event?
In orienteering. Variations of orienteering include line orienteering, in which the competitors follow the same route, visiting controls that can be found only by accurately adhering to the route; route orienteering, in which the route is marked not on a master map but on the ground itself and in which contestants…
Why running shoes is important in orienteering?
Running or trail shoes with some protector might be a good solution for beginners. If you want to feel more comfortable or start competing for a result, special orienteering shoes might be a good choice. Orienteering shoes are designed to face different terrains and whether conditions, including mud and bare rock.
What is the best compass for orienteering?
The best compass for orienteering is the Suunto MC-2G Navigator, which in our opinion is the most accurate model we have trialed. The MC-2G has a large mirror with sighting hole, luminous bezel ring, and a global needle, enabling it to be used anywhere in the world.
