For an overview of the Couch 2 Green/Track 2 Green programme, head over to the main Couch 2 Green page.
Our 2023 Autumn Couch2Green and Track2Green courses are running from September to November. This course uses multiple locations across the Cleveland area. You will go from being a complete orienteering beginner to being able to complete an ‘orange’ standard (beginners – intermediate) orienteering course and then from an ‘orange’ to ‘green’ standard (intermediate – hard) course. If you have previous orienteering experience or have already completed Part 1 of C2G you are still welcome to join this course!
The course will be run as two groups in conjunction with each other this Autumn. This means at every coached session there will be a walkers group (C2G) and a runners group (T2G). If you are a walker or aiming to slowly build up your running from scratch you should enter the walker’s group which will aim to build up to 3-5km of orienteering by the last session. If you are already able to run 5km or further in 30-40mins or faster you should enter the runners group which will aim to build up to 5-10+ kms of orienteering by the last session.
Course timetable
Cost
| Week | Midweek online session | Saturday coaching or event | Skills Learnt |
| 1 | Weds 20th September 7-8:30pm Microsoft Teams | Sat 23rd September 10.30am-12.30pm Flatts Lane Country Park, Middlesbrough | Intro to the club and an orienteering map: – Symbol reading – Orientating the map – Following line features – Optional event course |
| 2 | Weds 27th September 7:30-8:30pm (TBC) Microsoft Teams | Sat 30th September 10.30am-12.30pm South Park, Darlington | – Attack features – Traffic lighting |
| 3a | Weds 4th October 7:30-8:30pm Microsoft Teams | Sat 7th October 10.30am-12.30pm West Park, Darlington | – Using a compass – Following a navigation process |
| 3b | Sunday 8th October 10.30am-12.30pm Standing Stone Rigg Event | Complete an Orange standard course | |
| 4 | Wed 11th October 7:30-8:30pm Microsoft Teams Please note the next session is in 2 weeks. | Sat 14th October 10.30am-12.30pm South Burdon Woods | – Reading contours and – Choosing the best route choice Putting these into practice in an orange or light green course |
| 5 | Wed 25th October 7:30-8:30pm Microsoft Teams | Sat 28th October 10.30am-12.30pm Flatts Lane Country Park, Middlesbrough | – Relocating when lost – Map and route simplification |
| 6 | Wed 1st November 7:30-8:30pm Microsoft Teams | Sat 4th November 10.30am-12.30pm Staithes Event | – Putting it all together – Navigating faster – Planning your next orienteering event |
The course is really great value. The fee includes two taught sessions per week, up to 4 event entries (normally £5-10 each) and material for three more optional sessions per week.
- Adults £50 (receive a £5 event entry credit back if you become a CLOK member within 2 months of completing the course)
- Students £25 (receive a £5 event entry credit back if you become a CLOK member within 2 months of completing the course)
- CLOK members £15 (event entries not included)
Registration
Please head to Race SignUp to register and pay for this course.
Please ensure you choose the walkers or runners option that applies to you as described above.
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact our Club Development Officer and Course Coordinator Roger Moore