Kelas Rekreasi 22 November 2012

Asssalamualaikum w.b.t.

Hello people! :)

On 22 November 2012, we had our orienteering test. Orienteering is a family of sport that requires navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain, and normally moving at speed. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specially prepared orienteering map, which they use to find control points.Originally a training exercise in land navigation for military officers, orienteering has developed many variations. Among these, the oldest and the most popular is foot orienteering. For the purposes of this article, foot orienteering serves as a point of departure for discussion of all other variations, but basically any sport that involves racing against a clock and requires navigation using a map is a type of orienteering.

For me, based on my experience at KPT-UiTM Orienteering Challenge 1Malaysia, 3rd Edition 2012 that was held in Pasir Gudang, Johor last semester, orienteering is totally a very very exhausting activity! We need to use map and any required tools to pass it.. 

the tools

During the test, we are divided into groups of four. Then, we are given 2 checkpoint to be accomplished within 30 minutes. We were given a map, a control card and a compass. Before we started, we need to copy the location of the checkpoint. 

our first checkpoint

our second checkpoint 

so at last, we managed to complete it approximately 30 minutes! yeay to us.. thank you my groupmates :) thats all from me.. assalamualaikum!