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Join Kanyon

Our club is for anyone who wants to make orienteering part of their life. Three steps: try, learn, join.

  1. 1TryA free Try Orienteering day.
  2. 2LearnA 6-week beginners’ course, planned to include 12 months of membership.
  3. 3JoinClub training, club league and federation races.

Adults

Runner, hiker or just curious: at your own pace, in a friendly group. Weekly training, a monthly club league and weekend forest events.

  • Weekday evening park/campus training
  • Two forest weekends a month
  • Club league (November–June)

Families

We welcome children through families: parents and children on the same day, on neighbouring courses, each at their own level.

  • Family courses (white/yellow)
  • Shadowed first courses
  • Photos only with parental consent

Students and graduates

Ran for your university team and graduated? This is where to keep orienteering in Ankara. Erasmus and international students are very welcome.

  • Transfer your licence to the club
  • Relay teams
  • Support in English

Licensed athletes

Training plans, race logistics and route analysis for athletes who want to race federation events for Kanyon.

  • TOF accredited club 2026–27
  • Federation races as a club
  • Masters and relay teams

Training schedule (planned)

Wednesday 18:30Park / campus trainingAll levels
Two weekends a monthForest trainingAll levels
First weekend of the monthTry Orienteering dayBeginners
Nov–Jun, monthlyClub leagueFamilies + all levels

Exact days, times and venues are shared on the events calendar and our WhatsApp announcement channel.

Membership types

AdultFull membership
Student / under 18Reduced
FamilyParents + children
65+Reduced
SupporterSupport the club without training

Membership fees will be set by the board and published transparently on this page. Licence and federation fees apply separately.

Where should I start?

Answer three questions and we’ll suggest the best way for you to start. Your answers are not sent anywhere.

1. Who are you coming with?
2. How do you feel about running or walking?
3. Map and compass experience?

Apply

Fill in the form for membership, beginners’ course pre-registration or just information. Submitting opens your email app.

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