To register for the event, please contact Coach Lin (Phone/WeChat +8617600208470 English)

Event Dates and Locations：

September 13 Beijing Botanical Garden https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKHeEmjccPK5Jv2y8 40.000102,116.210732

September 14 Olympic Forest Park South Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/JumCzibHLEURdiCP8 40.011515,116.381258

September 20 Olympic Forest Park South Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/JumCzibHLEURdiCP8 40.011515,116.381258

September 21 Beijing Botanical Garden https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKHeEmjccPK5Jv2y8 40.000102,116.210732

September 27 Qingheying Country Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/pzDTDTwJydeSBKhW7 40.052914,116.443494

October 1、2、3 Qinglonghu Forest Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVRpdSkAbTLyrgWP7 39.772986,116.046749

October 4 Beijing Xishan National Forest Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/LLEyKLWrmhB7s4529 39.971560,116.201134

October 5 Olympic Forest Park North Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/VJTCG3ajZR9AsUoi8 40.030024,116.406930

October 12 Zhongguancun Park South Area https://maps.app.goo.gl/YpBkxh5Wq6Ux62Ps9 40.056825,116.277041

October 18 Olympic Forest Park North Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/VJTCG3ajZR9AsUoi8 40.030024,116.406930

October 19 Beijing Xishan National Forest Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/LLEyKLWrmhB7s4529 39.971560,116.201134

Foot orienteering is an endurance sport which involves a huge mental element. There is no marked route – the orienteer must navigate with map and compass while running.

The map gives detailed information on the terrain such as hills, ground surface, obstacles etc. To be successful in foot orienteering, the athlete needs excellent map reading skills, absolute concentration and the ability to make quick decisions on the best route while running at high speed.

Orienteers run over rough ground, completely unprepared forest terrain or rough open hills – cross country in the true sense of the word. Therefore, considerable body strength and agility is needed. Fitness similar to that of a 3000m steeplechase or marathon runner is required.

There is a wide variety of orienteering events: individual competitions and relays, ultra-short park races and mountain marathon events. Night orienteering with the aid of a head lamp is also a popular form of orienteering.

Every year, the best foot orienteers in the world fight for the World Champion titles and the World Cup victory.

Foot orienteering became a recognised Olympic sport in 1977.

Equipment:

RACING SUIT: A lightweight, stretchy suit protects from undergrowth whilst allowing maximum freedom of movement even if it gets soaking wet.

SHOES: Light, strong shoes with non-slip soles allow sure grip on all types of ground – including mud and bare rock.

MAP: The map provided by the organiser shows the course with the control points which must be visited. The map is designed to give detailed information on the terrain – hills, ground surface, and features such as boulders or cliffs.

COMPASS: There is a wide variety of sophisticated compasses to choose from. Basically they can be divided into two main categories: base plate and thumb compasses.

CONTROL CARD: To prove that they have visited all control points in the right order, the orienteers have to punch their control card at each control using an electronic device.