In particularly flat terrain, such as in East Anglia, courses may in general be somewhat longer. If you're a regular orienteer, you'll probably have bought one, but if not you'll have to hire one at the event before going to the registration car for your course . There'll probably be a separate car dealing with ecard hires. Next go to the car which is registering your chosen course. Choose a start time which gives yourself enough time to get ready and get to the start area.
Beginners can compete in pairs or groups.
You will be given your start time and will also receive a control description list on a slip of paper for your course. If the registration marshall hasn't filled in the details such as your name, age class, etc. If overprinted maps are not being used, you will need to buy a special orienteering map of the area, which you'll later use to copy your course on to. In this case, you probably won't pay an entry fee at the registration car, but you'll have to buy the orienteering map at a different car, before or after registering. Clothing You don't need any special kit to begin with.