Coaching

Resources to assist our coaches educate our participants

Introduction

Orienteering is in the process of creating valuable resources to support our accredited coaches. 

Start your coaching journey by gaining an accreditation on the Orienteering Learning Centre. More information on the ‘Be a Coach‘ page.

Below are Orienteering Australia products coaches can use to support orienteers.

Discover Orienteering

Launched in 2026, this ‘Come and Try’ event is the perfect structure to give those new to orienteering a taste of this fun sport.

Discover Orienteering teaches the 5 fundamental skills participants need to have a fun and successful orienteering experience.

Find out more and access the coaching resources: Discover Orienteering

Learn to Orienteer

Launched in 2024, Learn to Orienteer is a systematic program that teaches the specific foundational orienteering skills. Participants will then feel confident to join a club and compete.

Find out more and access the coaching activity cards: Learn to Orienteer

KID-O

KID-O is perfect for under 8s and their families to engage in the joy of orienteering. A KID-O program can be organised as a stand alone event or alongside an orienteering event.

Find out more and learn how to be a facilitator and access the bountiful collection of KID-O activities: KID-O website