Instructor Training Course October 29th & 30th 2021

The course takes place over 2 days, Friday and Saturday, the course will be completely outdoors. It will run from 9am until 5pm. It is ideal for orienteers who want to instruct others in the sport and for those working in Outdoor Education. Scout Leaders may also find this useful.

More Details and a booking link is at Instructor Training

Cost: €140 per person

Candidates must have a basic knowledge of the sport, including some event experience, ideally this should consist of a minimum of three public events on Orange or Red courses. The award is aimed at club orienteers, teachers, youth leaders and outdoor pursuits instructors that are interested in introducing people to the sport of orienteering.

During the course trainee instructors will:

• Explore a range of activities suitable for the introduction of orienteering in the classroom, school grounds and in local parks and woods.
• Plan and deliver sessions that develop basic understanding of orienteering skills & navigation techniques.
• Be introduced to the IOA Orienteering Ability Awards as a progressive scheme for the advancement of skills in novice and beginner participants.
• Become familiar with equipment and skills necessary to organise orienteering activities.
• Learn to carry out risk assessments and use these in conjunction with the orienteering venue terrain guide.
• Use course planning tools to organise simple orienteering activities in private grounds, parks and small woods.

After completing their training, candidates will be required to log teaching hours and complete a practical teaching assessment to qualify as an IOA Orienteering Instructor.

Level 1 Orienteering Instructor Training 18th & 19th April

We are looking for orienteers of all levels of experience and ability who have an interest in promoting the sport of orienteering through coaching and instruction. We are offering you the opportunity to take part in a two day Level 1 instructor course which is recognised by Coaching Ireland

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years or older.
• Demonstrate the skills and techniques to navigate orange or red courses at least three open events.

ABOUT THE TRAINING

• The training course will take place over two consecutive days in a mixture of indoor and outdoor settings.
• The skills of instructing and coaching orienteering will be discussed and practiced through hands on experience.
• The training will provide candidates with the skills and resources to run a series of progressive orienteering lessons for novices and intermediate participants.

DURING THE COURSE INSTRUCTORS WILL:

• Explore a range of activities suitable for the introduction of orienteering in urban areas, parks and forests.
• Plan, organise and deliver orienteering sessions that help participates develop their skills from novice to intermediate level.
• Be introduced to the Orienteering Skills Awards as a progressive scheme for the development of skills in novice and beginner orienteers.
• Become familiar with equipment and skills necessary to organise safe and enjoyable orienteering activities.
• Use course planning tools to organise simple orienteering activities in private grounds, parks and small woods.
• After completing their training, candidates will be required to log coaching hours and complete a practical assessment to qualify as an IOA Orienteering Instructor.

DATE & VENUE

South Dublin area

Saturday and Sunday, 18th & 19th April 2020

9.30 – 17.00 each day

COST

€140 Per Person, there are discounts available for those who are members of Orienteering Clubs. email info@orienteering.ie for more information on this.

BOOKING

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Two Instructor Training Courses – March & April

Orienteering Instructor Training

Dates:

21st & 22nd March

7th & 8th April

Duration:

Two Days; 9:00 – 17:00 each day.

Cost: €130 per person

Candidates will need to attend both days of their chosen course – you can’t do day one of one course and day two of another – sorry. Each course has a separate booking link.

Prerequisites are that candidates have a basic knowledge of the sport, including some event experience, ideally this should consist of a minimum of three public events on Orange or Red courses.The award is aimed at club orienteers, teachers, youth leaders and outdoor pursuits instructors that are interested in introducing people to the sport of orienteering.

During the course trainee instructors will: (more…)

Introduction to Orienteering – Training for beginners, first-timers and families.

Setanta Orienteers and the IOA are running introductory training for beginners and families at next Sunday’s Come and Try-it event at Djouce Woods. The training is aimed at individuals, families and small groups with little or no orienteering experience.
Participants will need to enter the event but the training is free of change.
Follow the link below to book a training slot. Places will be limited so get in early to secure a place.

https://goo.gl/forms/b6jpCf5M9uLDAmZA3

Ready to go Orienteering – 2018

We are pleased to announce that the Irish Orienteering Association has secured continued funding for the Ready to go Orienteering project.

The initiative is funded by a grant from the Dormant Accounts Fund and is primarily targeted at schools in disadvantaged areas. Central to the project is a one-day training course for teachers – this training provides teachers with the knowledge, understanding and practical ability to teach the basic skills of orienteering in an enjoyable and rewarding way. The funding has also enabled us to develop a package of training resources for schools and has included the production of more than 50 high quality school orienteering maps.

Training courses have been delivered in several locations around the country over the past year. We will be  announcing dates for further courses in 2018.

For more details:       ready@orienteering.ie                      https://www.readytogo.ie/