N4N is an introductory adventure running / orienteering program, designed for adults, running over eight weekends.

 

Our focus is to have participants learn and implement the fundamentals of navigation (using only a map and compass), and master the introductory skills needed to take part in an orienteering weekend and/or an adventure run such as a DGL Raid style race or a solo orienteering event. If you're looking to develop navigation skills, with more significant time to practice than what you'd get from a couple of hours of instruction, then this is likely for you.

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N4N is facilitated by DGL veteran Kim Doogan, along with guest session leaders who have extensive knowledge and experience in adventure running and the sport of orienteering. Kim has been one of the main facilitators of the N4N program since its inception and is an experienced orienteering racer and a wonderful instructor!

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SEASON SCHEDULE & THEMES ~ March 28 - May 9, 2026

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Week 1 (Mar. 28): Introducing the map, map features, and map orientation 

Week 2 (Apr. 4): Introducing the compass, map folding techniques, and route choice

Week 3 (Apr. 11): Contours and knowing what's important on the map

Week 4 (Apr. 18): Route planning

Week 5 (Apr. 25): Getting unlost 

Week 6 (May 2): Orienteering safety

Week 7 (May 9): What's next?; race preparation

Week 8: race event TBD 

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LOCATION:

City View Park pavilion (Google Map link)

2500 Kerns Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 1P8​

*Note: the pavilion is a heated facility, with bathrooms and wifi, but doesn't appear on Google Maps. It is located at the pin indicated in the link above.

 

TIMING:

10:00 am - 12 pm (ish)

Notes (and possibly homework . . . but fun!) will be sent out in advance of some sessions.​​​​
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