Control descriptions and map symbols explained 2004 samples further down this page control descriptions are the black on white pictograms that tell you where in the circle the control is located, and map symbols are the 5color symbols used on orienteering maps control descriptions here is a site where you can learn about control descriptions. It also means looking at the symbols on the map and matching them to the features in the mapped area. The size of the smallest feature which will appear on the map depends partly on the graphical qualities of the symbol shape. When finished with this program, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of navigation on topographic maps and compete at the intermediate orange level in the sport of orienteering. Its easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors. Pictorial descriptions are easy to understand with a little. Usgs topographic maps use the following symbols and colors to designate different features black manmade features such as roads, buildings, etc.
Your orienteering map is a topographic map thats customized to cover the meet area in rich detail. Some isom 2000 symbols not according to iof practice. Generally, the word orienteering means and any type of map navigation contest where you are working against a clock or other players. Scouts need to use a map and compass on high adventure treks. Orienteering lesson plans for high school and middle school unit objective. Guide to orienteeringfollow the custom signs impact signs.
Openorienteering open source orienteering software. It is for all ages and degrees of fitness and skill. Beaver scouts may colour it in with the appropriate map colours, as you can see in the map below the colours are indicated for them. From carthography to event management there are lots of information technology involved. Conforms to international specifications isom 2000 with australian usage. Free, open source alternative for drawing orienteering maps. Map symbols geography for kids and teachers links to lessons great for grade social studies. Catching features is by far the most realistic simulation of a orienteering event. Map symbol training octavian droobers the orienteering. Test your knowledge of the orienteering map symbols. A few countries already developed such set of symbols like switzerland with the.
Openorienteering is a project developing a collection of tools which help with the creation of orienteering maps and the organization of orienteering events. This makes it easy to align the map to north with a compass 2. Download a pdf guide produced by map runner to the symbols and legends for your personal use. Issom 20xx international specification for sprint orienteering maps. Map symbols for orienteering maps orienteering australia. This international specification for sprint orienteering maps issprom 2019 has. I have studied the iof map symbology and control descriptors. Orienteering interest patch project the new england.
About iorienteering how it works types of orienteering. Map key building wall fence tree footpath man made objects open land playground forest. The school maps colours and symbols orienteering is cool. Discuss the differences and similarities in the types of features shown on these maps. Its probably good to read up on the documents on the specs. All you need is the iorienteering app, a course and a little time. Orienteering overview the new england orienteering club. The issom 2007 sprint map symbols are those used for sprint orienteering maps at 1. Iof control descriptions maprunner scottish orienteering. Orienteering basics college of saint benedict and saint. Simulate a meet demoware, or test your mastery of map symbols free. Map symbol training our interactive map symbol quizzes will help improve your knowledge of the iof map symbols by asking you to match the symbols with the corresponding text.
Each time you play, 8 symbols are picked at random from your chosen group so you have to play several times to see all the symbols. Magnetic north maps are drawn to magnetic north not geographic north. Orienteering is the sport of navigation often held in unfamiliar terrainusing a map and compass. This game reproduces a complete ameet with day1 and day2 courses, other. Reading the specs is the best way to see all of the. Some are good for introducing the concepts of orienteering. Whether youre lost in the woods or camping, youre bound to want to find true north from time to time. Declination doesnt come into play, because all orienteering maps align with magnetic north, not true north. Below is the form required to be maintained by each official to record their progress towards certification at each level and maintain active status. Map symbols and control descriptions explained nb these are for forest. Orienteering is a necessary skill to survive in wilderness environments. Give each scout a usgs map and an orienteering map for study. The iof map commission has received a request from the regional and youth development commission in order to produce a set of symbols for school maps. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details.
Brown contour lines green areas with substantial vegetation could be forest, scrub, etc. Black symbols are used for rock features for example, boulders, cliffs, stony ground and for linear features such as roads, trails and fences as well as for other manmade features for example, ruins and buildings brown symbols are used for landforms such as contour lines, small knolls, ditches, earthbanks. The map of the fist skiorienteering world championships, finland, 1975 in 1984, shortly after the first skiorienteering world championships the iof released the map specification for skiorienteering where the map scale and contour interval was standardized and most importantly track and path symbols were reclassified according. This said, its easy to understand that free software offers orienteering a good. It can be enjoyed as a walk in the woods or as a competitive sport. It provides the suspense and excitement of a treasure hunt. Please feel free to distribute these files unchanged or print them out for noncommercial use. Some are good for training when you cannot get out to park for a run. Orienteering symbols flash cards for teaching the symbols. The beauty about orienteering mapping software is that all of the map symbols are already in there and to spec, so you either select isom or issom from the beginning, and all of the symbols you would need show up in the toolbar. Pdf studio maintains full compatibility with the pdf standard. Other information column 3 northern upper lower middle column 4 terrace spur reentrant. High fence path pond forest run building wall fence bushes open land single tree man. Allow the boys to study these maps and determine their current location.
If you are interested in orienteering map symbols these are what make up the map. The isom 2017 specification and issom 2007 specification are available from the iof web site. Conforms to international specifications for sprint orienteering maps, 1 january 2007 issom2007. Openorienteering mapper is an orienteering mapping program as an alternative to the existing proprietary solution.
The map below shows a sample stringorienteering map with the course marked. The map is usually simple and includes just the area around the course. Prompted by a good bit of feedback from a beginner regarding the lack of a legend on the tyrebagger map sorry about that here is a useful link to a page explaining map symbols and control descriptions sidebyside put together by brsitol orienteering klub. How well do you know your control description symbols. This official release includes bug fixes and updates. At its simplest, orienteering is navigating, normally using a map, to find check points or markers. Openorienteering mapper free download and software.
Map symbols click on the images below to enlarge black symbols are used for rock features for example, boulders, cliffs and stony ground and for linear features such as roads, paths and fences as well as for other manmade features for example, ruins and buildings. Redtored, or orientate the map, are some terms that occur repeat edly for beginners and elite orienteers alike. O map symbols and control descriptions explained grampoc. The foreshore is the lower portion of a beach, extending landward from the mean lowerlow water line to just beyond the mean higher highwater line. Chances are when the time comes you wont have a compass. Map symbols special orienteering symbols and colours, defined by the international orienteering. Hi, lately i updated my version of open orienteering mapper to 0. Once a new level is attained, this form is submitted to the orienteering canada officials committee at officialsatorienteeringdotca to be recognized as a certified official in the national database. However ive seen some details on ocad maps that i dont understand. These range from lines of different shapes and size to definable areas with. Iof control description symbols and map symbols f dimensions h other information learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Follow border lines of line symbols, just as following the middle line gh273. The map symbols in figure f9 are tyimagesal topographic and cultural symbols that can be selected for orienteering control points. Map legend urban urban orienteering is becoming increasingly popular and the map can be very different. The object of orienteering is to locate control points by using a map and compass to navigate through the woods. Both maps should include the camp or instructional area being utilized. The iof booklet of symbols and printing instructions etc. Control descriptions and map symbols explained backwoods. A map with deviations from the mapping specifications may lead to unfair competition hence the use of standardized map symbols and specifications must be appied. There are many different types of maps with standard or custom legends of symbols, knowing how to read a map makes all the difference in whether it is useful or just tinder. We are proud to announce the release of openorienteering mapper 0. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on.
It involves navigating though the bush, parks or streets with the aid of a specially produced map and orienteering compass, with the aim being to locate checkpoints controls on various natural and manmade features along the way, such as a. Understanding maps requires looking at the area mapped, noting features in that area and their relative positions in regard to one another. Whats more, even if you do have a compass, it will point to magnetic north, which. The modern sport of orienteering has its roots in europe, over 120 years ago. Osm and dxf files, while you can also create a map from scratch. Under oa competition rules it is the responsibility of the controller to check that the map conforms with the iof standards. Our interactive control description symbol quizzes will help improve your knowledge of the international iof pictorial symbols by asking you to match each symbol with the corresponding text. Orienteering has many features that involve technology issues. A side panel is home to a considerable amount of symbols you can use to carefully define elements found on the map. Orienteering lesson plans for high school and middle school.
Orienteering is a sport, which combines outdoor adventure with map reading and navigational skills. A good page for information on how to use a compass in orienteering or hiking kjetil kjernsmos orienteering and scouts newsgroup discussion in the spring of 1995 on scout participation in orienteering, initiated by tom lamb, and compiled by alan houser. Determine direction without a compass which way is north. The following symbols should have an outer diameter of 0. The symbols are designed with that diameter to the center o. Its a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome.
Definitions of features to be mapped and specifications of map symbols are. Besides, like other no media sports, it has a permanent lack of money for its development. It requires understanding that certain symbols represent those features and are used to draw the map. Isom 2017 international specification for orienteering maps. Orienteering the sport of a lifetime orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. First, let us introduce you to the names we have given the basic pieces of the compass. International control description symbols course length climb column descriptions 1. Orienteering is a competitive form of land navigation. That simplifies map reading when you have to navigate while moving quickly. Manmade object orienteering symbols game cards for cutting up and using in the running game one set per group. Depending on the chosen map scale, some symbols must represent features and be exaggerated in size, often far beyond the actual ground limits of the feature.
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