CLUB AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES (updated 24 Jun 10)

Special offer to clubs and schools: volume discount on a sliding scale from only $350; terms and conditions apply.

• Consider a book for special effort or event success prizes. Or a Headband? Or a mini control flag? Alternatively we will make up gift vouchers for you.
• Silva Mapguide Compasses. Recommended by the NZOF Coaching Director as the most suitable first compass for an orienteer. Teachers, you can afford a class set at $270 a box of 10. Clubs, these are what you should be lending to newcomers, we know that baseplate compasses are difficult to use and take attention away from the map.
• For compass work (not to be confused with orienteering) we supply the Silva Type 7, which is a baseplate compass like the popular Ranger Type 3 but with a shorter base. $40 singly, $350 for a box of 10. Limited stock at this price, a rise is inevitable.
• A3 Minigrip Mapbags in tough 70-micron thickness. Meets NZOF requirements for major events, this size is not available elsewhere and is specially manufactured for MAPsport. Out of stock, waterproof paper may remove the need for them, please ask if you still require.
• Map Wheel, essential tool for the course planner or rogainer; how often did you re-measure those course lengths??? Traditional mechanical model at $55. New electronic model at $75. "Lumocolour" purple spirit-based pens for map marking; $5. Staedtler "Erasor", rubs out ball-point on tracing film, sharpens to a point, ideal fieldwork; $5.

CONTROL EQUIPMENT

• Silva Control Punches. Two series of 10 different punch patterns ("A" and "B"). Box of 10, price $140.
• Loreta Control Punches. Replacing supply from Wildsport are these from Vavrys, also a Czech firm. They have a little tab on the underside designed to fit a locating hole on the stand - or it can be cut off. Three series of 10 different punch patterns ("A", "B" and "C"). Pack of 10, price $90. With 50cm string, $100.
• Silva Control Flags. Ask to see the fade test! $210 for a pack of 10.
• Vavrys Control Flags. Replacing supply from Wildsport are these from Vavrys, also a Czech firm. The wire in the hem is overlapped not joined but the sample has survived the Wellington wind for 6 months. $140 for a pack of 10. They also make a half-size flag ($100 for 10) and tiny 6cm mini-flags. The last are mostly bought singly as a novelty item ($10), but you can have 10 for $75. Prices subject to review shipment by shipment.
• WildSports Carabiner, like a little dog-collar clip for the cord of control flags which avoids you having to tie them to the control. 10 for $5, 25 for $10, 100 for $30. Be in quick, with the closure of the Wildsport operation there will be no more after current stock.
• Control Stands. Lightweight and robust fibreglass stakes with foot pedal and cross piece drilled to take control punch; metal ring to attach flag. Singles $13, or $100 per 10.
• Complete Control Set, consisting of stand fitted with clipper, plus flag. Just add your choice of control code. $450 for set of 10 with Silva flag/punch, $330 with Vavrys flag/punch. The Silva prices are 2010, the Vavrys are based on last year's prices and exchange rates, and are "while stocks last".

TEACHING RESOURCES

• The school teacher or community leader needs the Kiwisport Orienteering Manual. How to introduce orienteering to primary school children, with no preparation! $20.
• Every School Library needs a couple of general books on orienteering. We recommend for the Primary School: "Cunning Running" ($8) and "The O Gang" ($12). And for the Intermediate or College: "Orienteering - A Way of Learning Outdoor Navigation" ($12) and "Orienteering - The Skills of the Game" ($43).
• Rebard "Learn Orienteering" Worksheets. Set of 12 coloured sheets, each containing instruction on a basic orienteering skill, plus questions to test understanding. Packaged in a folder with an instructor's guide and answer book; $20 set. Last few.
• "Learning Orienteering Step by Step" by Hasselstrand. The optimum learning staircase of skills for orienteering, the foundation of the Swedish teaching system, up to orange level. Out of print but limited supplies have been tracked down; $25.
• "Teaching Orienteering". The classic teaching resource with specific instructions for setting up a wide range of activities. Plans for choosing activities for groups at various levels. Panel of British authors includes Jean Cory-Wright, former NZOF Director of Coaching. Out of stock but ask for it, its worth waiting for. Last price was $69.

CLUB REFERENCE

• Every club needs to have the following reference publications; can you locate yours? IOF Principles for Course Planning ($3), IOF Control Descriptions ($3), International Specifications for Orienteering Maps (in colour, includes MTBO, Trail-O, Ski-O and Park-O, $15).
• Highly desirable for a club are the following definitive works: BOF "Course Planning" ($15), "Organising a Rogaine" ($25), "Mapmaking for Orienteers" ($60), "Simple Maps for Orienteering" ($12)

For mail order phone (04) 566 2645, or write to at 5 Atahu Grove, Lower Hutt 5010. We'll invoice with the goods, and you can pay by cheque, bank transfer, Visa or Mastercard. All prices shown include GST, and we will issue a GST invoice.