How to do Beginner Instruction

Teaches the basics of orienteering to beginners in five to ten minutes, including map symbols, simple compass use / orienting the map, and the fundamental rules of the sport (i.e., don't follow, never go into an out-of-bounds area, visit the controls in the designated order, always report to the finish). Explains the start and finish procedures (including how to clear, check, and punch if the event is using electronic punching). Answers general questions about the sport or the event.

This volunteer should have enough orienteering experience to be comfortable teaching these points.