Learn to Orienteer

Beginner program for newcomers of all ages
Beginner program for newcomers of all ages

Want to Learn to Orienteer?

Join our “Learn to Orienteer” program, it’s for anyone who wants to learn to orienteer – all ages are welcome.

Lessons are conducted in small groups. We focus on different skills and give participants plenty of opportunities to have fun exploring techniques to build confidence in using a map to navigate.

Learn to Orienteer is a national program aimed at anyone who wants to start orienteering. All ages are welcome – children, adults, and parents.

Comprehensive Learn to Orienteer courses are run twice a year in terms 2 (May – June) and 4 (October – November).

Upcoming Fast Track Courses

Southside 3 Week Programme, February-March

Location
  • 19 February, Eddison Park, Phillip
  • 26 February, Eddison Park, Phillip
  • 5 March, Oakey Hill, Lyons
Time of day Thursdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Participants
  • Anyone who wants to start orienteering!
  • All ages are welcome – children and adults.*
  • Target group is 8 – 99 year olds.
Cost $60 per participant
Registration
Enquiries learn@act.orienteering.asn.au

Northside Intensive Weekend Programme, 14-15 March

Location
  • Saturday 14 March, The Pinnacle, Weetangera
  • Sunday 15 March, The Pinnacle, Weetangera
Time of day 10am – 12pm
Participants
  • Anyone who wants to start orienteering!
  • All ages are welcome – children and adults.*
  • Target group is 8 – 99 year olds.
Cost $50 per participant
Registration
Enquiries learn@act.orienteering.asn.au

*Each participant under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present for the session, and we encourage parents/carers’ to participate. The activities will be designed so that parents/guardians can join in as well, learn to orienteer and have fun with us.

7 Week Comprehensive Courses

 

Time of yearTerm 2 (April – June)
Term 4 (October – November)
Time of daySaturdays 10:00am – 11:00am (May – June)
Wednesdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm (October – November)
ParticipantsAnyone who wants to start orienteering!
All ages are welcome – children and adults.*
Target group is 8 – 99 year olds.
CostJunior (u20) $119*, Adult $189.
Learn to Orienteer registration includes Orienteering ACT membership and a season pass to the Metro or Twilight Series (own SI-stick required after end of program).
Registration
  1. Create an Eventor account for each participant. Be sure to select ‘Casual’ registration.
  2.  Visit the Learn to Orienteer registration page linked below, click enter, and follow the prompts to sign up and pay.
LocationSee the program registration page.
First sessions are held in Weston Park, Yarralumla. Later sessions are co-located with Orienteering ACT’s Metro Series (May – June), or Twilight Series (October – March).
Enquirieslearn@act.orienteering.asn.au
Come & TryWant to give it a go before signing up?
Come along to a ‘Discover Orienteering‘ event held every May and October.

*Each participant under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present for the session, and we encourage parents/carers’ to participate. The activities will be designed so that parents/guardians can join in as well, learn to orienteer and have fun with us. The parent/guardian does not need to register themselves, only their child/children.

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April – June Learn to Orienteer
Late Registration closes 2 May.

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October – November Learn to Orienteer
Registration closed.

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Upcoming Learn to Orienteer Sessions

Day Date Event
Saturday 23-May-26 ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 4
Saturday 30-May-26 ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 5
Saturday 13-Jun-26 ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 6
Saturday 20-Jun-26 ACT Learn to Orienteer, Week 7
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