Getting Started
More information about orienteering and questions for beginners or new comers to PAPO can be found on the following pages:
- What is orienteering? Getting started
- What are the costs? As a bunch of volunteers, we support and develop navigation skills for map sports. Our costs are minimal for those wanting an adventure experience on your doorstep within a family budget.
- Help topics and commonly asked questions such as:
- Descriptions of the different types of orienteering competitions & navigation sports
- What's the difference between orienteering and rogaining?
- Where is the start?
- What am I looking for out on a course?
- Learning about the map legend & symbols
- Improving navigation - training for every stage and resources on how to improve your navigation skills
- Orienteer of the year, OY series and OY points
- Encouraging map observation by drawing a map
- School resources