White DownsSat 28 Mar, 2026
GO/MV Training
Training level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Training are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Overview
Guildford (GO) and Mole Valley (MV) Orienteering Clubs have teamed up to offer training and coaching for orienteers, from novices to the fully-fledged - there's always room for improvement! Our joint GO/MV training activities are small, friendly events with basic practical exercises for beginners as well as opportunities for experienced orienteers to improve and develop their skills.
There will be two courses aimed at beginners.
For existing orienteers who wish to improve their skills the main theme of the training this month will be re-location, there will also be an opportunity to build on the compass work in the previous session.
Location Info
/-0.4047,51.2335,12/500x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGF1bGZyb3N0IiwiYSI6ImNrb3gwYndwbDBhNjMyb3Q2cTAzajhzbjQifQ.s1B_G4dqnxOBH83Gv9EBmw)
Near: Lat,Lng: 51.2335,-0.4047 Postcode: RH5 6SL What3Words: ///poem.update.loudly
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMaps - AppleMaps - OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)
Directions / Parking
We will meet, ready to run at 12 noon at the white downs car park, off white down lane – RH43LS.
Course Information
Beginner
Basic navigation exercises
Improver
For this we choose a fundamental orienteering technique and provide support and guidance to use it in a practical environment
SCO-Revision
We provide a score-orienteering course for you to choose your own approach to practice, and opportunities to discuss afterwards (and/or beforehand) what you got out of it
Helper
Let us know you are coming
Entry Details
Please register for this training via RaceSignup
Attendance is free to members of GO and MV. For anyone not lucky enough to be a member of either of our clubs we ask for £4 towards the cost of maps and land permission.
If you are coming as a bystander and/or to watch over your young charges and you are willing to help, please register (no cost) as a Helper.
Registration and Start times
Please enter on RaceSignup to ensure your place and so we can print the right number of maps. Entry link: RaceSignup
Entries can be registered (and amended) until midday on the day of the activity. You can withdraw your entry online until 8pm the night before (and you get an automatic credit of any payment).
Training will run from 12pm to 2pm
Contacts / Officials
training AT guildfordorienteers.co.uk
Organiser
Sarah Scarbrough
Miscellaneous
Please wear full leg and arm cover, shoes with suitable grip and warm layers. We can lend you compasses etc. if needed.