Discussion: Who orienteers? A survey of profile and attitudes. (also inspired by thread from US JWOC team annou
in: Orienteering; General
May 27, 2005 11:40 PM
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It was a separate theme in our discussion about NA orieteering. Here is interesting survey conducted in Norvey.
By some extent answering the question: What to do?
Strangel, J. A. (1996). Who orienteers? A survey of profile and attitudes. Scientific Journal of Orienteering, 12, 43-49.
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A survey of the characteristics and attitudes of Norwegian orienteers was undertaken through meetings and questionnaires sent to more than 2.000 members of the Norwegian Orienteering Federation. Approx. 50% returned the questionnaires, which is approx. 7% of the total membership. The results indicate that the characteristics of the Norwegian orienteers tend to be similar to those in Sweden and Australia. As far as attitudes among the members are concerned, there is a clear indication that "time-consumption" and "the lack of visibility" are the basic problems related to recruit, media, sponsors - and of course present members. In order to increase the membership and financial support from sponsors, the basic suggestions are:
- Make the sport more available and visible to the members and the public.
- Make the sport more "customer-oriented".
- Make it more available to the media.
- Develop a better cooperation and recruitment-programme for the schools.
By some extent answering the question: What to do?
Strangel, J. A. (1996). Who orienteers? A survey of profile and attitudes. Scientific Journal of Orienteering, 12, 43-49.
click here for source
A survey of the characteristics and attitudes of Norwegian orienteers was undertaken through meetings and questionnaires sent to more than 2.000 members of the Norwegian Orienteering Federation. Approx. 50% returned the questionnaires, which is approx. 7% of the total membership. The results indicate that the characteristics of the Norwegian orienteers tend to be similar to those in Sweden and Australia. As far as attitudes among the members are concerned, there is a clear indication that "time-consumption" and "the lack of visibility" are the basic problems related to recruit, media, sponsors - and of course present members. In order to increase the membership and financial support from sponsors, the basic suggestions are:
- Make the sport more available and visible to the members and the public.
- Make the sport more "customer-oriented".
- Make it more available to the media.
- Develop a better cooperation and recruitment-programme for the schools.
May 28, 2005 12:52 AM
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Hogg, D. (1996). The social and lifestyle characteristics of Australian orienteers. Scientific Journal of Orienteering, 12, 9-18.
A survey of the characteristics of Australian orienteers was undertaken through a questionnaire sent to all members of the Orienteering Federation of Australia, with a national response rate of 32%. The results indicate that Australian orienteers are generally well educated with well paid professional jobs, have a high commitment to a healthy lifestyle and are interested in active outdoor lifestyles.
The spread of orienteering occurs largely through personal contact of family members or friends.
In most respects, Australian orienteers tend to be similar to those in Sweden.
A survey of the characteristics of Australian orienteers was undertaken through a questionnaire sent to all members of the Orienteering Federation of Australia, with a national response rate of 32%. The results indicate that Australian orienteers are generally well educated with well paid professional jobs, have a high commitment to a healthy lifestyle and are interested in active outdoor lifestyles.
The spread of orienteering occurs largely through personal contact of family members or friends.
In most respects, Australian orienteers tend to be similar to those in Sweden.
May 31, 2005 11:33 PM
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We are logically sophisticated too much to come to any practical solution to increase our ranks. But working hard never was bad :) Either way! Most of the orienteers are professionals in computers, mathematics, and other sciences. I guess logical aspect of the sport is always appealing to this type of people. Plus they all are insane to run in nylon pajamas through the thorny bushes :)
Don't talk - work hard - do something about it!
Don't talk - work hard - do something about it!
Jun 1, 2005 3:36 AM
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I dragged a lot of geology graduate students to meets when I was a student in Arizona. Just about every one of them loved it, and a few have even continued orienteering, though quite sporadically. Those of you in university settings should start posing as a geologist to recruit some young blood. It's easy to do - just start wearing flannel, grow your hair long (for either gender), disavow quantatitive analysis, and maybe, if you're young, bring along a hacky sack. Drinking cheap beer helps, too.
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