Special Training Events
We occasionally hold special
training events so you can learn specific orienteering techniques,
such as pacing in uneven terrain, route selection, and racing
strategy. Check our events
page for these training opportunities.
Resources
Control Description Symbols: Confused about what all those map
symbols mean? What about those symbols on the control description
sheets? Download a guide for more information.
Classes
No classes offered at this
time.
Basic Instruction
Basic instruction is available
at all local events, so check the events
page for our schedule.
Permanent Courses
We have several permanent courses
set up in Puget Sound-area parks so you can train on your own
or try orienteering before attending an event. Below are details
about the permanent courses currently in operation.
Bremerton - NAD Park
A color map with two courses is available at the Sheridan Park
Community Center, 680 Lebo Blvd. Office hours: 8-5:30 Monday
through Friday (360-473-5305). Cost: free.
Kenmore - St. Edward State
Park
Location: Juanita
Drive and N.E. 145th Street
A color map and booklet are available at the Park Office. The
office is usually open 8 – 5 daily. Telephone first (425-823-2992)
to be sure the office is open. If the office is not open, leave
a message. Ask for a time when you can pick up the map, as rangers
are not in the office at all times. Cost is $2.
Lynnwood - Lynndale Park
Location: 189th
Place S.W. and 72nd Ave. W.
A color map is available at the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation
Office, 18900 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood. Telephone 425-771-4030.
Open daily. Map and Booklet: $2.
Lynnwood - North Neighborhood
Park
Location: 44th Ave.
W. and 185th Ave. S.W.
Beginner's course only. A color map is available at the Lynnwood
Parks and Recreation Office, 18900 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood.
Telephone 425-771-4030. Open daily. Map and Booklet: $2.
Redmond - Farrel-McWhirter
Park
Location: From Redmond,
north on Avondale Road, right on Novelty Hill Road, left on 102nd
for 1 mile, entrance on the left.
A color map is available
at the Redmond Parks and Recreation Office, 16600 NE 80th (Old
Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center), Redmond. Telephone 425-556-2300.
Map and Booklet: $1.
SeaTac - North SeaTac Park
Location: 13773
24th Ave. S. and 185th Ave. S.W.
A color map is available at the Community Center, 13773 24th
Ave. S., SeaTac. Telephone 206-973-4680. Hours: M-Th 8a-10p,
F 8a-7p, Sat (Oct-June) 10a-4p, closed Sunday. Map and Description
Sheet: free.
Shoreline - Hamlin Park
Location: 15th Ave.
N.E. and N.E. 162nd St.
A color map is available at the Shoreline Parks and Recreation
Office, 17544 Midvale Avenue N, Shoreline. Telephone 206-546-5041.
OR Spartan Gym, East Campus of Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Avenue
NE, Shoreline. Telephone 206-418-3383. Map and Booklet: $2.
If you have questions about
any of the permanent courses, please contact Jim
Siscel (425-778-7202). |
