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

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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

Categories - General

Leadership Development ; Orienteering ; Recreation and Sport Organizations

Special Information

Tags	Annapolis Valley Connect ; Cape Breton Connect ; Fundy Connect ; HALIFAX ; Highland Connect ; Provincial Recreation Organizations ; Provincial Sport Organizations ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect