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Mini Orienteering Sprint

Timed navigation challenge where pairs race to find control points using map and compass skills

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About This Activity

Timed navigation challenge where pairs race to find control points using map and compass skills

Quick Info

high
20
100m x 100m minimum for full course

Equipment Required

Control markers/cones

5-8 markers

Maps with course marked

1 per pair

Control recording cards

1 per pair

Stopwatches

2-3 stopwatches

Compasses

1 per pair

Markers Cones

As needed

Maps with Controls Marked

As needed

Cards

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Compass

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Competition

Moderate Competition

Weather

All Weather