ABOUT Y2Y
Y2Y was founded by a group of young dedicated orienteers who aim to bring orienteering to a new level. Creative and professional, Y2Y strives to inject an element of fun in every activity.
YOUTH TO YOUTH
A registered orienteering club under the Hong Kong Orienteering Association (OAHK), Y2Y stands for “youth to youth”, but all young-at-heart and youth-to-be are most welcome!
OUR OBJECTIVE
Providing quality, safe and inspirational orienteering activities to our participants.
ABOUT ORIENTEERING
Orienteering
Orienteering is similar to a treasure hunt in which you find checkpoints using a given map and a compass. Originated in Sweden and immensely popular in Europe, it has a long history in Hong Kong and is rapidly growing in China.
MIND SPORT
Known as a “mind sport”, orienteering exercises both the brain and the body, making it a perfect strategic, educational and exciting game. It is suitable for all ages and physical fitness levels.
VARIATIONS
Variations are numerous. It can be...
- individually, in pairs or in groups;
- on foot, ski, bike, canoe, in a wheelchair (known as trail orienteering);
- during the day, at night or around-the-clock (called “Rogaine”, it typically lasts for 24 hours);
- in the countryside, in the city, a soccer pitch or even in a classroom!
INTERNATIONal RACES
At the highest competitive level, top athletes around the world compete in the annual World Orienteering Championships. The International Orienteering Association (IOF, www.orienteering.org) is the governing body of this interesting sport.
