Mapping Workshops for First Time Mappers

Hope everyone is keeping well. It has been some time since we've had the opportunity to orienteer but I hope you are all finding new ways to keep active and stay fit. If you've missed the challenge of reading maps then perhaps you might be interested in considering a new map related challenge. If you would like to learn a new skill in 2021 then why not consider mapping! The IOA is pleased to announce a series of introductory mapping workshops aimed at the first-time mappers. Over a progressive series of four workshops participants will be learn to: Complete an urban sprint orienteering map that complies to international standards. Complete an orienteering map of a park / school grounds. Geo-reference and make small updates to any orienteering map Each workshop will last 90 minutes. It will run from 7.30pm to 9pm. The 4 workshop dates are: Feb 22nd, March 1st, March 8th and March 15th. Each participant will be given an OCAD 2020 license for 6 weeks beginning Feb 20th.The booking link for Club Members is (cost is only €25) www.eventbrite.ie/e/141117649689/?discount=clubmember Booking Link for non Club Members is ( cost is €50) https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/orienteering-mapping-course-tickets-141117649689 To access the event the password is 'ocad2018'