Orienteering
Bibliography
Publications Available from the British Orienteering Federation
Order Information | Trail Orienteering | Course Planning | Juniors and Schools | Technique and Training
Publications NOT Available from the British Orienteering Federation
Below is a selection of some to the titles available from the British Orienteering Federation (BOF). There are other publications and products not listed here. Please follow this link to the publicity section at BOF for further details.
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| Trail Orienteering By Anne Braggins |
A comprehensive manual describing in practical terms tried
and tested ways of organising orienteering for the disabled. 64 pages, many illustrations including coloured maps. Published 1993. |
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| The Complete ORIENTEERING MANUAL Edited by Peter Palmer |
The definitive guide to improving orienteering performance
for all ages and all levels of ability. 207 pages, fully illustrated. Published 1997. |
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| Orienteering: Pathways To Excellence By Peter Palmer |
An introduction to orienteering technique from first steps
to fitness training and advanced skills. 128 pages, fully illustrated. Published 1994. |
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| Orienteering Techniques By Gareth Bryan-Jones |
Sound technical advice for improving technical skills. 42 pages. Published 1994. |
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| Orienteering Technique From Start To Finish By Bertil Norman and Arne Yngstrom |
Technical training ideas and tips for coaches and
instructors. 36 pages, many in colour. Published 1991. |
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| Orienteering: The Skills Of The Game By Carol McNeill |
A revised edition of the comprehensive fully-illustrated
guide to all aspects of the sport by one of Britain's most successful and experienced
orienteers. 128 pages. Published 1996. |
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| IOF Control Descriptions | Explanation of international map symbols and pictorial
control descriptions. 16 pages. |
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| Permanent Orienteering Courses | A listing of all Permanent Courses in the UK with full
details. 44 pages |
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| Course Planning By Graham Nilsen |
Comprehensive information and advice. A4 looseleaf,
punched to fit in ring binder. 50 pages, including colour maps. Revised 1997. |
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| The Planners Handbook By Tony Pennick and Howard Loughlin |
A guide to planning requirements for Badge and National
Events. A5 booklet. 28 pages. Published 1994. |
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| Orienteering For The Young By Tom Renfrew, Carol McNeill and Peter Palmer |
A5 booklet. 126 pages. Published 1993. |
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| Teaching Orienteering By Carol McNeill, Jean Cory-Wright and Tom Renfrew |
Full colour guide for physical education, outdoor
education and classroom teachers, with exercises, educational guidelines, maps drawings
and photos. 160 pages. Second Edition 1997. |
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| Orienteering In The National Curriculum Key Stages
1 to 3 (Second Edition) By Carol McNeill, Jim Martland and Peter Palmer |
Fully revised practical guide incorporating recent
changes. 80 pages. Published 1998. |
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| Orienteering In The National Curriculum Key Stages
3 and 4 By Peter Palmer and Carol McNeill |
A practical guide for teachers. 80 pages. Published 1993. |
The titles in this section are not available from the British Orienteering Federation (BOF). Try normal High Street or internet bookshops.
| Title / Author | Description | List Price (£) |
| Radical Sports : Orienteering By Neil Champion |
Each book in the "Radical Sports" series
provides an introduction to the sport and discusses: how and when the sport started; the
equipment needed; simple skills; safety tips; keeping fit for the sport; associated clubs
and governing bodies and details of prestigous competitions associated with the sport. 32 pages. Published 1999. |
9.99 |
| Be Expert With Map & Compass : The Complete Orienteering
Handbook By Bjorn Kjellström |
Includes everything the beginner needs to know about
orienteering: understanding map symbols; travelling by map and compass alone, or by map
and compass together; taking bearings and sketching maps. 220 pages. Published 1994. |
11.55 |
| Orienteering By Steven Boga |
This guide explains all the skills needed to
compete in orienteering, with information on beginners' programmes, orienteering course
levels, equipment and conditioning. 200 pages. Published 1997. |
14.50 |
Last Updated : 27.12.07