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    Welcome

    Foothills Orienteering (aka Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club or FWOC) was founded in 1977 and provides orienteering events and training to people of all ages, identities, and abilities in Calgary and surrounding areas.

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    COVID-19 Safety

    At this time, Alberta Health, AOA, Orienteering Canada, and our insurance provider no longer require special Covid-19 measures.

    Try Orienteering

    Try a single event drop-in to experience orienteering! $10 gets a you a map for any Wednesday event and an introduction to the amazing sport of orienteering!

    Why just run? At our orienteering events, you can walk, jog, or race as fast as you can to checkpoints on a detailed forest, park, or urban street map. You choose your own route based on your speed and navigation skills. You can run with a friend or group. There are always options suitable for all ages and all levels from newcomers to internationally-ranked competitors, from recreational to hard-core athletes.

    We always have someone to explain the sport at each event, so just ask or see our resources page for orienteering information and training opportunities.



    Membership

    A Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club (FWOC) membership (valid Jan 1 - Dec 31) includes membership in the Alberta Orienteering Association (AOA), which in turn is a member of Orienteering Canada (OC), a member of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). A current OC membership is required to participate in FWOC activities (event fees are extra). Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Age is calculated as of Dec 31 of the current year.

    • Adult Membership (21+): $15 including tax and fees (note: anyone who buys a membership after Sep 30, 2023 will receive a $10 discount code for the 2024 membership fees)
    • Youth / Junior Membership (6 to 20 years old): $10 including tax and fees. NOTE: 75% discount will be applied to the membership fee when registering with a legal parent or guardian.
    • Child (up to 5 years old): free with an adult membership.

    Your FWOC membership supports adult and youth orienteering programs in Alberta and includes access to self-guided orienteering activities including GPS orienteering and permanent courses. Note: Participation in most organized Club events will require an additional event fee or season's pass not included in the membership fee. With a membership, the Wednesday events are only $5. Please contact [email protected] with any membership questions.

    Buy a Membership


    Wednesday Evening Orienteering (WEO) Event fees:

    • $5 / event for members; $10 / event for drop in (non-members); you must pre-register on-line. The registration link is available on each event page.
    • WEO Season Pass: $50 for the series. Purchase a pass for the series of Wednesday events for only $50! You must be a current FWOC member to purchase the pass.

    Youth Programs

    SOGO Adventure Running is our fun outdoors program for children and youth aged 2 - 18. Programs run in the spring and fall for 10 weeks and are offered in several locations in Calgary, Bragg Creek, and Cochrane. Visit SOGO.run for more information.

    Volunteers Needed

    Every event requires volunteers to help organize, plan the courses, take registrations, help with timing / results, or set out and pick up controls. We'll show you what to do - no prior knowledge needed. We need YOUR help! Please sign up to volunteer at the event when you register for an event on our calendar or let an organizer know you want to help.

    All volunteers need to complete the Alberta Orienteering Association (AOA) Youth/Adult Volunteer Agreement online (it just takes a few minutes).

    For more information on volunteering or organizing an event click here.

    Event Safety

    1. Read our orienteering safety recommendations.
    2. Follow our event participation requirements.
    3. If you are a member of another club, please complete our standalone annual online waiver/assumption of risk or contact the event organizer if you have already completed an Orienteering Canada waiver this year.

    Jobs

    FWOC's youth adventure running program is often hiring. See the SOGO.run website for more details.

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    More Info

    Visit our Resources Page or Contact Us for more info.