Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia

Record #: HLD0047
Last Modified: 08 May 2020
Last Full Update: 02 Mar 2017

Location

Located In Halifax Regional Municipality
Where To Find Us
Sport Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1G6
Areas Served Nova Scotia

Contact

Social Media Facebook
E-Mail info@orienteeringns.ca
Phone 902-425-5450 Ext. 371
Contact Ryan Francis, PSO Administrative Coordinator; Email: rfrancis@sportnovascotia.ca
Mailing Address Box 3419 
Windsor, NS B0N 2T0

Description & Services

Information The goals and activities of the Association include: 
 
1. Promoting orienteering as a recreational activity 
2. Coordinating the activities of local orienteering clubs 
3. Outreach programs for members of the public, including: 
Map, compass and wilderness navigation skills training 
Introductory clinics for people and recreational groups interested in learning more about orienteering 
4. Organizing an annual schedule of orienteering events and related activities 
5. Publication of event results 
6. Preparing and printing orienteering maps 
7. Training and certification for orienteering coaches, officials and mapmakers 
8. Junior Development Program and Provincial Team ensuring “fair play” and ethical conduct of members