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Looking for an Orienteering Coach?

🔸 Looking for an Orienteering Coach? 🔸 I offer my services as a coach and consultant in orienteering technique. I work with both individual athletes and teams. We can train either at training camps or online — the choice is yours! 💪 What I offer: Training to improve your navigation skills, including technical exercises for winter training. Lectures on minimizing navigation errors. Analysis of past competitions to identify problem areas in navigation. Preparation for key competitions in the season. Programs for both short-term courses (you can choose the topic) or for the entire competition season. 🚀 I'm happy to share my ideas and experience to help make your navigation more confident! 🔹 Contact me for more details and to sign up for training. Aleksandr Alekseyonok , author of the book on orienteering "Confident Orienteering" ; co-author of Faсebook group " Orienteering. Technical Trainings" e-ma...

‘Confident Orienteering, Book 1’ - Who has done translations into other languages

‘Confident Orienteering, Book 1’ - Who has done translations into other languages Even before the practical guide “Confident Orienteering: Systematic Approach to Minimise Errors; Book 1: Fundamentals” was released, I received a request to translate it into French from Fabrice Lapergue , one of the proofreaders. Fabrice was the first person I made an agreement with to translate my book. Before the book’s release, another proofreader—a coach from Ukraine , Vitalii Petrov — also expressed interest in translating the book, and we reached an agreement as well. He worked on the translation in a group with four other orienteering runners: Dudnik Illia, Kobets Svitlana, Pitirimova Olena, and Polianytsia Stanislav . Once the translator receives translation rights, they typically take control of the project and manage it independently. They handle all aspects, including translation, text editing, layout, book registration in their country, promotio...

Sponsor Prize for WordOfO

Sponsor Prize for WordOfO: Set: Electronic Book "Confident Orienteering, Book 1: Fundamentals" + 3 Online Personal Masterclasses If you're determined to significantly minimise your route execution errors and are ready to put in the effort, this book "Confident Orienteering: A Systematic Approach to Minimising Errors. Book1: Fundamentals" will equip you with the knowledge you need. The book is available in your choice of language: English, French, Ukrainian, Danish, Polish, or Italian. The Masterclasses include: Three 1-hour online personal masterclasses with the Author and Orienteering Techniques Coach, Aleksandr Alekseyonok , on a topic of your choice in Orienteering Techniques. This may include, for example, analysis of your performance on past courses or discussing effective workouts for improving navigation skills. These masterclasses also include 6 hours of analytical preparation by Aleksandr, based on data provided...

'Confident Orienteering' is a Must-Read for Orienteering Enthusiasts!

'Confident Orienteering' is a Must-Read for Orienteering Enthusiasts! Aviad Fuchs , an orienteering instructor with 20 years of experience in competitive orienteering across both civil and military environments, recently shared his review of my book "Confident Orienteering, Book1: Fundamentals" : "Confident Orienteering" by Aleksandr Alekseyonok is A Must-Read for Orienteering Enthusiasts! Orienteering books are hard to come by, making this one a rare gem. It offers clear explanations of techniques and strategies, accompanied by helpful maps and illustrations. The personal stories make it an engaging read, while the practical advice is easy to apply. Given the scarcity of quality literature in this field, this book is a valuable addition to any enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced orienteer, you'll find it an indispensable resource." Aleksandr Alekseyonok, November 20, 2024.

Maximus O-Meeting 2025: What to Expect

Maximus O-Meeting 2025: What to Expect Today we bring you an interview with one of the main organisers of Maximus O Meeting 2025, Raul Ferra. Hi, Raul. Thank you for agreeing to tell us about the MAXIMUS event. Firstly, could you briefly introduce yourself and the Maximus event? My name is Raúl Ferra, a dedicated orienteer since the age of 9. What began as a childhood hobby evolved into a competitive pursuit, and now it’s both my profession and my passion. At the moment, my main occupation is as the head-coach of Halden SK, but I complement it with personal coaching ( RF-Coach ), and organising training camps and events in Spain (Maximus O Meeting and winter camp, and Sun-O camps in Alicante, Murcia, Barbate, Granada, etc.). What is the history of this competition? How did it all start? Maximus O Meeting was launched in 2019 as a new project in the region, with the aim of offering an annual event of the highest technical quality, in addi...

Route choice at Control 1

Route choice at Control 1 On Control 1, we frequently have to choose between a direct but more challenging route and a longer but more reliable one. A lack of familiarity with the terrain and a natural desire to avoid risk often incline us to opt for the longer route. This choice becomes even easier to accept on long-distance courses where the pace is not so aggressive from the start. The leg we are discussing comes from a Croatia, Event: Broč Orienteering Championship 2nd stage, Organising club - OK Maksimir. Middle distance, W21E. https://www.livelox.com/Viewer/Broc-Orienteering-Championship-2nd-stage/W21E?classId=858277&tab=player Here, the "white forest" and the considerable size of the control feature provide strong arguments for taking the direct route. When uncertain about which route to choose, I find it helpful to identify a point on the begining of longer route from which I definitely will take longer one. I then estimate...