Orienteering MB
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Monday thru Friday
Time: 9:15 am – 10:05 am
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Where: Scoutcraft
Ages and Stages Recommendation: 3rd Year Campers and Up
Pre-Req’s:
- Requirement 7: Do the following-
- a. Take part in three orienteering events. One of these must be a cross-country course.*
- b. After each event, write a report with (1) a copy of the master map and control description sheet, (2) a copy of the route you took on the course, (3) a discussion of how you could improve your time between control points, and (4) a list of your major weaknesses on this course . Describe what you could do to improve.
- Requirement 9: Act as an official during an orienteering event. This may be during the running of the course you set up for requirement 8.
What to bring:
- Compass
- Waterproof shoes or Boots
Helpful Links:
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