Clinics-Lessons
Instructional Courses, Private Lessons, & Orienteering Events
"I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and then I understand".....Confuscious

Educational Services We Offer:

  • Instructional Courses (see below):
  • Private Lessons
    We offer private lessons, upon request, in navigation/orienteering techniques, beginning sea kayak paddling, and canoe paddling,
    and getting started in Adventure Racing.
  • Navigation Special Events
    We occasionally offer special events such as Night Navigation, Paddle-Orienteering...
  • See Photo Gallery for photos of past Navigation Courses & Clinics!


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    Team Navigation! Course Offerings:
    • Beginner Class I (Day Navigation)
    • Beginner Class II (Day & Night Navigation)

    Location: Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis
    Timeframe: 4-5 hours (Day-Night Nav Class invovling approx 2 hours of night navigation)
    For: Beginning Adventure Racers, backpackers, hikers, hunters
    Maps: Detailed Orienteering Map (1:5,000 scale)
    Format: Discussion, explanation of maps, beginner & intermediate navigation skills, reading & moving with the map, measuring distances, using the map & compass together, common navigation errors. We spend 3-4 hours actually navigating in the woods in teams, with frequent debriefing about route choice strategies.
    Cost: $65/person (class includes color maps, clue sheets, punch cards, pre-set O-course, lots of handouts, snacks, water)
    Schedule: Upon Request (minimum of 4, maximum of 12)--pick a preferred date, & contact Jeff Coates

    • Intermediate Class I (Day Navigation)
    • Intermediate Class II (Day & Night Navigation)

    Location: Morgan Monroe State Forest
    Timeframe: 4-5 hours (Day-Night Nav Class invovling approx 2 hours of night navigation)
    Previous Experience: Some previous navigation experience is required
    Maps: USGS (1:24,000 scale)
    Format: This course starts with a brief overview of beginner navigation skills (quiz), & then quickly move into more intermediate navigation skills: Team Navigation Roles, Route Choice Principles, Common Navigation Errors, Relocation & Recovery, UTM plotting, Intermediate Compass Use, etc.. Class starts with a group discussion at a shelter, & then spend at least 2-3 hours navigating in daylight, and in the Night Nav Class up to 2 hours navigating at night. Clinic will involve coached instruction & shadowing, actual UTM coordinate plotting, ample opportunity for lead navigation experience for those interested, & lots of Q & A. Good clinic for adventure race training.
    Cost: $70/person (class includes color maps, clue sheets, UTM plotting template & lots of handouts)
    Schedule: Upon Request (minimum of 4, maximum of 12)--pick a preferred date, & contact Jeff Coates



    TrueNorth
    Navigation-Orienteering Courses/Events
    2005-06-07-08 Schedule

    Date/Time of Course/Event
    TrueNorth
    Event/Course Name
    Location
    Cost

    Registration
    Deadline

    Sun. Sept 28, 2008
    3:30-8:30pm
    Beginner Team Navigation!
    (Day/Night)
    Eagle Creek Park-Crest
    $65/person
    Call or Email !
    (Full)
    Sun. Oct 14, 2007
    2:30-6:30pm
    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park-Crest
    $65/person
    Call or Email !
    (Full)

    Sat. June 30, 2007
    1:00pm-5:30pm

    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park
    Earth Discovery Center
    $65/person
    Tues. June 26, 2007
    (Full)
    Sat. Sept 30, 2006
    Intermediate Team Navigaion! (Day/Night)

    Morgan Monroe State Forest

    $70/person
    Tues. Sept 26, 2006
    (Full)
    Sat. Aug 19, 2006
    Beginner Team Navigation!
    (Day/Night)
    Eagle Creek Park-Crest
    $65/person

    Tues. Aug 15, 2006
    (Full)

    Sat, April 29, 2006
    Intermediate Team Navigation! (Day-Night)
    Morgan Monroe State Forest
    $65/person
    Tuesday, April 25 (Full)
    Sun, April 2, 2006
    1:00-5:30pm
    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park, Crest
    $65/person
    Tuesday, March 28 (Full)

    Sun, Nov 20, 2005
    Noon-5:00pm

    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park Crest
    $65/person
    Tuesday, Nov 15
    FULL
    Sat, August 20, 2005 4:30pm--10:30pm
    Beginner Team Navigation! (Day-Night)
    Eagle Creek Park-Crest
    $65/person
    Tues., August 16
    (Full)

    Sun, July 24, 2005
    3:30--8:30pm

    Beginner DAY Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park-Crest
    $65/person
    Tues. July 19
    (Full)

    Sat, June 4, 2005
    4:30-10:30pm

    Intermediate Team Navigation!

    Morgan Monroe State Forest

    $65

    Wed, June 1
    (Full)

    Sun, May 1, 2005
    1:00-5:30pm

    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park
    $65
    Wed. April 27
    (Full)
    Sat, April 2, 2005
    3:00pm-8:30pm

    Intermediate Team Navigation!

    Morgan Monroe State Forest
    $65
    Wed. March 30
    (Full)
    Sun, March 13, 2005, 1:00pm-3:30pm 
    Beginner Team Navigation!
    Eagle Creek Park Crest
    $20

    Wed. March 9
    (Full)

    Upon Request
    Private Lessons in Navigation or Paddling
    Location Upon Request
    $65-70/person
    for 3-4 hours
    Upon Request

    Private Lessons:
    Navigation: for beginners, intermediate, adventure racers, hikers, backpackers using a variety of map scales and a variety of locations

    Paddling: flat water kayaking or adventure racing canoeing for beginners, generally at Eagle Creek Park reservoir, or White River

    Beginning and Intermediate paddling instruction in the basics of:

    • Physical Fitness
    • Types of Kayaking
    • Types of Kayaks/Hull
    • Designs/Materials
    • Personal Safety (gear)
    • Basic Accessories (Gear & Equipment)
    • Clothing
    • Boarding & Launching
    • Transportation of Kayak (gear & options)
    • Carrying Kayaks
    • Sitting in the Kayak (foot brace, knee tension, lower back)
    • Basic Paddle Strokes (land demo & water practice)
    • Control Hand
    • Torso Rotation
    • Foot placement
    • Forward Stroke
    • Backward Stroke
    • Sweep
    • Stopping
    • Going in a Straight Line
    • Moving Sideways
    • Leaning to Turn
    • Self Rescue Techniques

    Coaching
    Adventure Racing Coaching Topics (see adventure racing button for specifics)
    Navigation/Orienteering, Bike Training, Trekking, Paddle, Transition, Food/Hydration, Ropes, Injury Prevention, Sleep Deprivation, Training Strategies, Physical Fitness, Mental Fitness, Team chemistry

    Contact TrueNorth & Associates:
    Email:
    truenorth360@comcast.net
    Phone: (317) 876-1871

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