Workshop: Intro to Orienteering

Name: Workshop: Intro to Orienteering
Start: 2025-08-05T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Crescent Drive Park

Schedule

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Crescent Drive Park | Winnipeg, MB

Join us for a Nature Club workshop at St.Vital Park, as we explore Introduction to Orienteering!
Orienteering is a navigation sport/activity where participants travel through unknown terrain with a detailed topographical map to find a series of checkpoints. The sport is accessible to people of all ages, and abilities. Participants can participate individually or in small groups - running, jogging, or walking.
During the workshop, the participants will learn the basic concepts of the sport, important terminology, and skills needed for success. We will learn about the detailed 5-coloured topographical map, how to read it, and the importance of route choice. We will take part in a map walk, and finish off the session with everyone completing a mini-race.
This workshop is all about getting outside, meeting new people, and having fun! All bodies and all levels of experience are welcome in this loving and inclusive space.
How to get there:
We will meet in St.Vital Park, the exact spot TBD.
How to find us:
Exact details TBD
Parking & Amenities:
Accessible bathrooms available (near Duck Pond)
Large accessible parking lot
Dogs are allowed in the park, however, they are not recommended for the event, as it can be distracting for other participants.
What to Bring to the Event
A base-plate compass
Long pants
We recommend wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes and long pants as we will be walking around our site.
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately! Pack a hat if it’s sunny, a raincoat if it’s going to get wet, and a sweater or jacket if it’s going to be windy or cold. Dress in layers so you can cool off or warm up as needed.
Bring bottles of water
Snacks are a great way to keep your energy up throughout the event
Bug spray and sunscreen
Lawn chair or blanket for sitting portions of the event
About CPAWS Manitoba:
CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 23 new parks and protected areas in our province. That's an area larger than Lake Winnipeg at nearly 26,000 square kilometres. Our goal is to protect half of Manitoba’s lands and waters.
About Orienteering Manitoba:
The session will be led by Tim Lee. Tim is a board member of the Manitoba Orienteering Association. He is an experienced orienteer who has competed in various competitions around North America. Tim is also an official who has planned courses for national and regional competitions. Tim is currently a school principal and will be planning a hands-on, fun, informative session for participants.
About the CPAWS Manitoba Nature Club
CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club is designed to help Manitobans get outside, make new friends and learn about the wonders of nature.
We’ve developed a wide range of programming and activities to help Manitobans of all ages and abilities enjoy the health and wellness benefits of nature.
Find out more at our website - www.cpawsmb.org - and be sure to subscribe to our events newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok so you don’t miss out on upcoming events.
Safety Protocols
CPAWS Manitoba takes the safety of all program participants seriously.
All CPAWS Manitoba staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department. We adhere to all public health recommendations and guidelines.
CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid. This applies to staff or to volunteers.
Weather & Cancellation Policy
We try not to let the weather stop us from getting outside. With the right gear, you can have a great time in most weather conditions.
That being said, safety must always be our top priority. We can’t be outside in a thunderstorm and may need to cancel if roads are hazardous.
Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable. While we will do our best to monitor and make good judgment calls, there will be times when we decide to cancel and the skies clear and other days when a storm or high winds pop up unexpectedly.
We’ll send out an e-mail alert the day before an event letting registrants know if there’s a good chance we need to cancel. We will check the forecast again a few hours before the event to determine if we can try to go ahead.