SOGO Level 3 (Teens)

Performance Training

SOGO Level 3 is our most advanced training program, designed for kids who have previous experience orienteering. Completion of a season or more of Level 2 is ideal, but certainly not required. We don't have a formal age bracket for Level 3, but most of our Level 3 athletes fall between 12 and 17 years old. 

Athletes meet one to two times per week to build and hone their navigation abilities, technical terrain running skills, and physical fitness. We train on a different map within the city Thursday evenings. In the Spring session, Sunday training happens on forest maps mostly outside the city (always within an hour's drive of Calgary). In the Fall session, Sunday training integrates with an urban sprint orienteering race series that takes place throughout Calgary.

Level 3's are challenged more extensively through exciting advanced maps, personal goal-setting and achievements, and by attending running and orienteering races throughout the season (local or further afield). Level 3 coaches are formally trained in orienteering coaching and include experienced veteran and national level elite orienteers. 

​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 Level 3 program or would like to know if the program is right for your young athlete, please email our Level 3 Head Coach.

$200 Per Season
(once per week)
$300 Per Season
(twice weekly)

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REGISTRATION
Registration Options
  • Two sessions per week on Thursday/Sunday 
  • One session per week (if you have attended a previous season of Level 3) on Thursday or Sunday
  • Please Note: Training camps and competitions will have additional expenses (registration fees, food, accommodation, travel fees, etc.).
Equipment list 
  • Orienteering Compass
  • Whistle
  • Sport watch
  • 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
  • Cell phone
  • Headlamp (fall season only)
​Included in Level 3
  • Three training opportunities per week plus (unsupported) Wednesday night Foothills Orienteering courses early April to mid September.
  • SOGO Level 3 unique team swag (SOGO Buff, SOGO Toque, SOGO Team t-shirt).
  • Race support at all away competitions listed in the schedule.
  • ​Youth Membership and season pass to Foothills Orienteering events.
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.
– Morihei Ueshiba