Mini-Orienteering at the Seaplane Harbour
by Adam Awachi and Kenneth Koort
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Three checkpoints on the route Adam and Kenneth planned — what they built, why it mattered, and who it was for.
What it was
A mini-orienteering activity at the Seaplane Harbour in Tallinn, using a simple orientation format that let visitors move, explore the site and take part in a low-threshold Sport for All experience at their own pace.
Why it was needed
To offer easy, enjoyable physical activity in a community setting; use orienteering as a tool for movement and problem-solving; engage children, young people, adults and families; and give the REACH team hands-on delivery experience.
Who it reached
The general public, with particular relevance for children, young people and families - designed so no prior orienteering knowledge or equipment was needed to join in.
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
GLOBAL FRAMEWORKS ALIGNMENT
How the project connects to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and TAFISA's Mission themes.
UN SDGs
TAFISA Mission 2030
SKILLS BUILT THROUGH PLANNING AND DELIVERY
Project planning
Goal setting, defining responsibilities, timeline planning, stakeholder coordination, risk awareness, and designing an activity that could work for a broad public audience.
New Skills Acquired
Designing a low-threshold Sport for All activity in a non-traditional setting, coordinating participant flow in public, communicating across ages, and turning CLC training into practice.
Implementation
Leadership, clear communication, teamwork, adaptability, participant engagement, time management and practical problem-solving during a live public event.
Evaluation
Participant counting, structured observation, team debriefing, and reflection on what worked, what could improve, and how the activity could be replicated elsewhere.
Other ground gained
Event logistics, rapid decision-making, customer-oriented communication, and explaining an unfamiliar activity to strangers in a simple, motivating way.
OUTCOMES
Tangible
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330 people directly took part in the mini-orienteering activity
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One complete activity was designed and delivered in a public cultural setting
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A route and checkpoint concept, with a participant guidance approach, was tested in the field
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A format took shape that can be adapted for other community events and public spaces.
Intangible
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Visitors left with a sense that physical activity can be simple, playful, and folded into an everyday or cultural outing
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The organising team gained confidence leading a community activity from the ground up
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The day became a working example of cooperation between Sport for All and a public cultural venue.
