Control Descriptions
- go to Control Descriptions Symbols - One page summary
- go to Control Descriptions Symbols - IOF Specifications 2024
Map Symbols and Specifications
- go to Orienteering Map Symbols
- go to Sprint Orienteering Map Symbols
- MTBO BOSS Map Symbols
- go to O-Map WikiO-Map Wiki - Definitions of map symbols including photographs of example features in terrain.
Event Organisation and Course Setting
- Safety (updated June 2025)
- Vetter & Planner Checklist (updated Apr 2024)
- go to Organisers Rules for all Orienteering Events (ONSW)
- NOC Event Manual - Event Organisation (updated Apr 2019 - note that parts of this manual are out of date)
- Setting Bush Courses at the Correct Standard (updated Apr 2022)
- Street-O Course Setter's Guide (updated Sep 2024)
- Urban Series Course Setter's Guide (updated Oct 2025)
- Course Planning Software Resources (updated Apr 2025)
- Course Planning with OCAD (Apr 2025)
- OCAD Sketch App (Jan 2025)
- Control Stands and Tethers (updated Feb 2025)
- Search Procedures (ONSW)
- Accredited Controllers (31 Dec 2025)
Coaching
Policies and Rules
- go to Orienteering NSW Manual - includes codes of conduct, Safeguarding Children and Young People policy and competition rules for Orienteering within NSW.
- go to Organisers Rules for all Orienteering Events (ONSW)
- Financial Support Policy - financial support for representation in State & National teams.
Mapping (If you are new to mapping, or if you're experienced and want to start a new project, please first talk with NOC's Mapping Officers).
- Safety
- Mapping Resources
- OCAD Sketch App (Jan 2025)
- Base map production for local areas
- Sprint/Urban - List of Maps (updated Apr 2022)
Club History
- Club History Summary
- Early Club History/Prehistory
- Club Logo History
- Urban Series History
- Hunter Schools Championships Results History
- Newsletter Archive




