Description

Come orienteering in a park mapped just last year!!! Google Maps location: “DUNNS CREEK STATE PARK MAIN ENTRANCE,” then follow the signs to parking. 

The Florida Orienteering Club is dedicated to promoting the sport of Orienteering in the Central Florida area. Orienteering is a recreational and competitive sport, a kind of hiking/running game, which involves using a detailed map and a compass to find one's way through unfamiliar terrain. You can participate in groups, or individuals may compete alone. The objective is to visit a series of designated locations, indicated by circles on the map. At each location, a marker, a distinctive white & orange flag called a control, will be placed in a visible location. Each control has a patterned punch, which you use to mark your card. There are a number of possible courses for different skill levels, ranging from small children (String-O) to highly advanced courses for competitors with years of experience. 

We provide the maps, a compass if you don't own one, and even some friendly help getting started. Sneakers and light clothing, appropriate for hiking in the woods, are recommended. Don't forget sunscreen, bug spray, and, very importantly, water for every participant. We had a shuttle last year, but it is not available, so we are working out where to park. Stay tuned for details, but perhaps plan to arrive 30 minutes early. 

Reserve your maps by clicking the “Public Pre-registration” link under the event listing on our web page www.floridaorienteering.org.