Orienteering is an exciting, fun and fully inclusive sport which can be described as 'cunning running' or 'motor rallying on foot'. 

The competition uses a Star Relay format, with teams repeatedly navigating short legs to individual controls from a central start/finish area.  Teams consist of 4 pupils who run as individuals or in pairs.

Competition Categories

• Year 3/4 Boys (team of 3 or 4)
• Year 3/4 Girls (team of 3 or 4)
• Year 5/6 Boys (team of 3 or 4)
• Year 5/6 Girls (team of 3 or 4)

Relay Format

• The competition will run as a Star Relay
• Only one person or one pair from each team is on the course at any one time
• Each leg consists of navigating to one control only
• Teams repeatedly send out competitors or pairs until all allocated controls have been completed
• Each team will start on a different control number.

County Finals - 10th July 2026 - Trent College

RULES

RISK ASSESSMENT

VENUE PROTOCOL