How can Orienteering USA help my club? We're glad you asked. We can provide assistance to our members clubs in many ways, and we're working actively to do even more to help you succeed.
Starting a clubWe can help new clubs get started with advice about how to create their first map, plan their first event and set up programs for young orienteers (such as the Little Troll Program). Your first stop? Orienteering USA's director of New Club Support, Mike Minium. (mikeminium [at] aol [dot] com)
Club recharter forms and fees are due to the Director of Accounting and Membership by the end of January each year. Forms for 2011 are available now.
Orienteering USA member clubs can turn to various committees for advice on almost all aspects of orienteering and this website for comprehensive support documentation, including:
On this website, you'll find the background information and support documentation you need, including:
Insurance coverageOrienteering USA buys insurance covering itself and its members, chartered clubs, volunteers, and members of chartered clubs. The annual cost is passed on to member clubs as part of their annual assessment. If a park requires proof of insurance coverage, clubs should apply for a certificate at least a month in advance from our insurance carrier. Chartered clubs can use the application form available through this website (or contact the webmaster for a form). Learn about Orienteering USA's insurance coverage.
Through a partnership negotiated by Orienteering USA, orienteers (whether members or not) and their families can save 10% any time they stay at Motel 6 or Studio 6. Just book your travel by clicking through one of the links below.
You receive a discount when renting a car from Hertz through the Orienteering USA website; click on the image below.
The Orienteering USA promotional brochure is a short, concise explanation of our sport, ideal for distribution to new and prospective orienteers. It includes a space for your club to add a label or stamp with local contact information. See an example and ordering information (external page hosted by Orienteering Cincinnati).
In addition, Orienteering USA provides other promotional materials, including flyers and banner designs, for local events, championship events and National Orienteering Day events.
Orienteering USA can help your club develop recreational and promotional programs. To take advantage of these services, contact your regional Club Development Director:
"Electronic punching (e-punching or EP) is a faster, better way to record your visit to each control on an orienteering course. Instead of carrying a paper card and punching it at each control location, you wear a plastic e-card, or 'finger stick,' which contains a microchip. At each control site, you insert the finger stick into a control unit, which records the control number and time onto the microchip.
"When you finish the course, you download the data at a transfer station, and receive an instant printout of your time and splits. Even better, you can view compiled printouts that show everyone's splits for the course, so you can see where you gained or lost time." (Description courtesy of BAOC)
SportIdent EP equipment is available for rental from Orienteering USA. Valerie Meyer was appointed the new EP Coordinator in August 2007. Please direct any requests for reservations, questions, concerns, comments, etc. to her via email: (vmeyer9086 [at] aol [dot] com)
Details of the EP equipment available for rental from Orienteering USA
Bonus info: Build your own PVC EP stand (contributed by Ananda Ranasinghe, LAOC)
