Bill Edwards training for the Finland WOC

New Orienteering Formats

You may be surprised to know that the orienteering that we know & love is only one of the various orienteering formats available.  Other formats include Ski-O, Park-O, Trail-O & Mountain Bike O.  You are going to see an increasing amount of these sports over the next year or two (except maybe Ski-O).

We already have quite a number of Park-O style events.  These are very short fast races that can be held almost anywhere.  Trail-O is new to Ireland (no more than one event so far).  It removes the physical aspect of orienteering & so is suitable for less mobile people.  As such, I could facilitate a whole new group of orienteers.

MountTainBikeO is very big in Britain, France & Czech.  We have already had a few events here.  Unlike Foot-O, we have very good MTBO terrain in Ireland.  There is no reason why we cannot have world class MTBOers in a couple of years time.

Keep an eye out for these new events over the next few months.  Give them a go.  You'd never know, they might suit you.

New Constitution

After the EGM in Portumna, the new constitution has been ratified.  Have a look at it.

Map Database

An orienteer, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been doing some research into the orientering maps that have been produced in Ireland over the years.  He has produced a database of his research so far. 

It is a work in progress but you can have a look at the product of his labours (over 500 maps!) . 

What Is Orienteering Anyhow? 

If you don't know what orienteering is and how it would be perfect for you then have a look at the What is Orienteering page. If it doesn't tell you everything you need to know then let me know as that means that I need to fix it
  • The new issue of the TIO is now out.  You can see it here now.
  • There is an online Discussion Group for Irish Orienteering.   Use it to keep track of that's happening or even post your own messages to it.
  • You can see the fixtures list on any WAP phone at http://wappy.to/oirl.
  • The Strategic Report is out for review before it is discussed at an EGM later in the year.  Have a read of it and make your views known then.
  • If there is something that you can't find on these pages, try the Site Map.  It should have a link to every page here.
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    Last updated: 6 November 2000