Navigation 101 Training (4 Week Program) Training

Organizers: Kitty Jones (Event Director), Marsha Fehr (Event Director)

Map: Carburn Park

Who Should Join?

These programs are for adults, regardless of fitness or experience, who have participated in a beginner course a few times. You understand what to do but want to really improve how you do it!

We think everyone should join this program and especially, if you:

• Have attended the Try-It sessions prior to Nav 101 and really enjoyed them;
• Did the TNTs this winter and want to improve your orienteering skills;
• Enjoy running or walking but get a little bored grinding out the miles;
• Enjoy maps and thinking as you move;
• Want to learn to read them better 5 Reasons Why We Should Still Read Maps;
• Are interested in an activity that you can do with your friends or as a whole family;
• Love walking or running outdoors or in the woods.

Children under the age of 15 are encouraged to join our SOGO Adventure Running program which runs in the Spring and in the Fall in various locations around Calgary.

What Should I bring?

The program is outside and it is active; you can choose to walk or run the courses. You can expect to be on and off trails. Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty and don't mind if it might get snagged!

If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks. A compass is optional but not required. Wear clothes suitable for being outside and active and suitable for the weather. Bring something to drink and a snack. Bring something warm to wear at the end of the session.

Where Do We Meet?

Parks around the city following the WEO Events, second week at Carburn Park (map below). Look for the Foothills Orienteering Club banners.

When Are the Sessions?

The Nav 101 program is a series of 4 sessions being offered on

Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3, 2026

Each session is from 5:00 - 6:15PM

Why Should I Sign Up?

You should sign up because:

• It will introduce you to a great new community of active outdoorsy people.
• It will start you on a lifetime of adventure.
• It is a fun way to spend 4 evenings, exploring Calgary’s parks from a different perspective.
• It will provide specific techniques to improve your orienteering.

How Do I Sign Up?

Click on the Nav 101 Individual link to register; during the registration you will be asked to become a member of the Foothills Orienteering Club (FWOC). You must be a member of FWOC in order to register for Nav 101 training. Registration opens on March 15th.

Cost: $60 for 4 training / coached sessions and subsequent WEO events + 4 WEO events after the coached sessions end!

If you have any questions about registration or any other aspect of these programs, please contact Marsha at [email protected].

NOTE: The program requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed and a max limit of 10. If registration is full please email Marsha to be placed on the waitlist. A second session may be opened based on demand.

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