SOGO Navigators (for Teens)
(formerly called Level 3)

SOGO Navigators is our orienteering program for teenagers aged 12-17.

Spring 2026
Athletes meet twice per week to build and hone their navigation abilities, technical terrain running skills, physical fitness, and have fun socializing with other teens. We train on different maps (both urban and forested). The program days are Sunday and Wednesday, located at the same park in order to build knowledge and confidence.

SOGO Navigator coaches have a great deal of orienteering experience and include experienced veteran and national level elite orienteers. 

Navigators is open to orienteers who have orienteering experience already - and to teens who are new to orienteering. All are welcome!

For Spring 2026, SOGO Navigators will meet twice/week on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The session is eight weeks long:
  1. Sunday mornings - SOGO Navigators Sunday training sessions focus on developing the core navigation skills. Each week highlights a specific skill, helping athletes prepare for participation in Wednesday evening orienteering events. It’s all about learning, practicing, and feeling race-ready.
  2. Wednesday evenings - in conjunction with Foothills Orienteering Club's Wednesday evening events, where SOGO coaches will work closely with SOGO Navigators as they participate, "race" in the event. There will be ample coaching and the participants will run the race on their own or in groups depending on their experience level. 6:00 - 7:30.

2026 Times & Locations:
Sundays (training days) : 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays ("racing" days): 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

May 3 & 6: Riley Park
May 10 & 13: Edworthy Park
May 17 & 20: Carburn Park
May 24 & 27: Votier's Flats, Fish Creek Provincial Park
May 31 & June 3: Nose Hill (Shaganappi Tr)
June 7 & 10: McKinnon Flats (SE of Calgary)
June 14 & 17: Paskapoo Slopes
June 21 & 24: Banded Peak School, Bragg Creek

​Athletes who are particularly driven may also start to take on a leadership role at SOGO, developing new skills in organization, collaboration and leadership.

If you would like more information about the SOGO Navigators program or would like to know if the program is right for your teenage athlete, please email [email protected].
Fee
$350 for sixteen 90 min sessions  - plus a 2026 Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club membership which is $15 for kids 6 and up)
EARLY BIRD BONUS
If you use the promo code SOGOEARLY2026 (case sensitive) and you register by Feb 15, 2026 you'll receive a 10% discount on your registration fee.

Equipment list 
  • Orienteering Compass (no need to purchase in advance, we can suggest some appropriate compasses during the first few weeks)
  • Whistle
  • Time piece (watch or phone)
  • Appropriate clothing for running in the forest in all weather conditions: tights or 3/4 length pants/tights with high socks
  • Trail runners with an aggressive tread or orienteering shoes
  • Hydration system/water bottle
​Included in SOGO Navigators
  • Two sessions per week.
    • Sundays from 10:30am - 12:00pm and Wednesdays from 6:00pm- 7:30pm.
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The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.
– Morihei Ueshiba