Geography Relay Orienteering Race
Teams compete in relay format to collect country flags using navigation and memory skills
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About This Activity
Teams compete in relay format to collect country flags using navigation and memory skills
Quick Info
high
24
150m x 150m minimum for full orienteering course
Equipment Required
Country-themed control flags
8-10 distinctive flags with country identifiers
Course maps
1 per team plus master map
Team scorecards
1 per team with control numbers
Pencils and clipboards
2 per team (backup essential)
Timing equipment
Stopwatch or timing system
flags
As needed
Maps
As needed
Scorecards
As needed
Clipboards
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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