Welcome!

**The Edmonton Overlanders Orienteering Club (EOOC) is the only orienteering club in Edmonton. The club runs regular events in city parks and in the forest, from mid April until September. Just turn up at the place and time indicated in the schedule.

EOOC is the one of the largest orienteering clubs in Canada with about 300 members in 2009. The number of members has increased over the past 10 years, reflecting the growing interest in orienteering in the Capital Region. Each year, over 600 people in the Capital Region participate in EOOC events.

Membership benefits include discounts at EOOC events, bulletins and email updates. Memberships may be purchased at any of the club's events. Membership is not necessary in order to participate. More membership information.

What is Orienteering?

• Orienteering involves using a special detailed map to choose and follow the best route from one control (checkpoint) to the next. 'Best' route depends on YOU; it could be the shortest, or flattest, or smoothest or driest, or least prickly or the most certain to find the control easily. It all depends on skill level and physical ability and personal preference. To see a sample "leg" on an advanced loop/course with route choices click here.

• Orienteering can be enjoyed by all as a sport or as a recreational activity. You can RUN, JOG or HIKE the course. You can do it ON YOUR OWN, WITH A FRIEND or AS A FAMILY. (In a competition, the competitive orienteer has to compete on his/her own, but there will also be recreational courses for hikers, couples and families).championship, has instruction included in the entry fee and an easy course/loop for beginners.

• For the competitive orienteer, fastest one round the course (loop), wins. For the recreational orienteer, there is the personal satisfaction of finding the controls, at the same time as having an enjoyable hike, jog or run through the woods.

• Participants of any age or experience are welcome at all Edmonton Orienteering events. Every event, from a low-key city park event to a major championships, as instruction included in the entry fee and an easy course/loop for beginners.

• You don't need special equipment to get started - just wear clothes suitable for the weather and old comfy shoes. For forest events, as a safety precaution, you must carry a whistle - bring your own or buy one at the event for $1. You can rent a compass at forest events for a small fee.