Haldon Forest Park
Permanent Orienteering Course
The Permanent Orienteering Course at Haldon Forest Park is now open!
We are delighted that, with the support of Forestry England, the volunteer efforts of Devon Orienteering club members together with funding from the Rural Development Programme England, the permanent course at Haldon has been remapped, new posts have been installed, new courses planned and maps printed.
For details about the range of courses, and how maps may be obtained, see: Haldon Permanent Orienteering Course
Learn To Orienteer Course
Would you like to learn how to orienteer? Devon OC is running a five week beginners course at Haldon Forest Park on Wednesday evenings in late April and May.
Organisers’ Course (Level B)
Wednesday 20th March, Ilsington, Devon
Alan Simpson is running an Organisers' Course for people with previous experience who may, at some stage, organise a national (old level "B") event. The course is supported by SWOA and is open to all south-west clubs. Devon OC is particularly keen to see people develop their skills as event officials. Please sign up if you fit the bill!
Details: Level B Organisers' Course
East Devon Junior Sessions
The final three East Devon Junior training sessions will be taking place during May! If you are interested in taking part the details are listed below.
First Aid Course
Saturday 6th February 2016
Devon Orienteering Club is organising a First Aid Course on Saturday 6th February from 9.30am - 4.30pm. The course is aimed at club members who are willing to take their turn as first aiders at events. You will achieve an Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification, which is valid for 3 years.
Coaching Day: Burrator
Saturday 27th February 2016
Repeat of training day that Royal Signals Regiment held here in Spring 2014. Aimed at experienced orienteers although morning activities are suitable for those with some experience. The afternoon session is a single downhill course. It is hoped many will stay on for the night event. We will find a place for refreshments between the training and the night event. Advance booking please. For details see: Events
East Devon Club Coaching
Autumn 2015
For dates, times and details of the Autumn 2015 East Devon Coaching programme, taking place from September 18th - October 16th please see: Events
For a summary of the coaching programme click here: Autumn 2015 East Devon Coaching
East Devon Club Coaching
Summer 2015
The link below summarises the East Devon club coaching sessions being organised by Tessa Stone for summer 2015. Additional information may also be available on the events page of this website.
Please note date for Mutter's Moor event has been corrected to 14th June.
East Devon Coaching Programme
Autumn 2014
Please see the latest Coaching programme below, organised by Tess Stone and her team.
East Devon Coaching
Coaching and Information Leaflet
This leaflet has been put together by Tess Stone to provide a guide to the East Devon coaching sessions and provide information about the basics of orienteering.