DEĞİRMENDERE DOĞASPOR ORYANTİRİNG KULÜBÜ

   Orienteering is a sport for all ages in which the participant uses a detailed topographic map and a compass to find pre-marked locations (controls) that are shown on the map. 
It usually takes place in a forested area or a park, although it can be done on city streets. 
Participants in the sport are called orienteers.

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The challenge of orienteering is either to find a sequence of controls as quickly as possible or to find as many controls as possible in a given amount of time.

However, there is no need to rush if you don't want to. Run, jog, walk, stroll, meander, whatever; it is up to you.

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When done recreationally, orienteering is an excellent family activity - a way to get out and enjoy nature, a treasure hunt in the woods. 

When done competitively, there is a race-like atmosphere as orienteers try to be the fastest or get the highest score.

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   Orienteering is often called the Thinking Sport because it requires the participant to plan a route to the controls; however, it still has the physical aspect of having to actually go to the controls. 

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   Orienteering is also a very cheap sport; the required equipment is just a compass - something you can even borrow at most events.

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   Orienteering is a life-long sport. At any given orienteering event, you are likely to see children as young as 8 or 9, older folks even into their 90's and people of every age in between.