About This App

Learn about Iknow-O and its purpose.

Welcome to Iknow‑O

A simple, playful app for learning IOF orienteering control description and map symbols. Whether you are learning or helping others learn, this tool makes orienteering's visual language easy to grasp — no translation required.

Support the Project

If this app helped you learn or teach orienteering, there are several ways you can support its development and help keep it free and open for everyone!

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Thanks for exploring and contributing 🧭

Why This Exists

Hi! I'm Yannig — a developer and orienteering fan based in Ireland, building tools that help make our sport more accessible, fun, and welcoming.

I started this project to help newcomers (and me) decode control description sheets and orienteering maps without needing to print out reference guides. The IOF symbols are brilliant — but they can feel intimidating. This app helps learning them in a fun way.

How It Works

✅ Explore every IOF control description and map symbol in a visual, searchable library
🧠 Test your knowledge with quick quizzes and challenges on both symbol types
🧭 Practice reading full control sheets, just like you would in a real event (coming soon)
📊 Track your progress as you learn (maybe)

Credits & Resources

Built with love byBuilt with love by Yannig
Maintained atMaintained at github.com/ychartois/Iknow-O
Powered by the officialPowered by the official IOF Control Descriptions Specification and IOF Map Specifications
Inspired by the sport and community atInspired by the sport and community at Kerry Orienteers and Orienteering Ireland
Official IOF site:Official IOF site: orienteering.sport

Community Reviewers

Thank you to the native speakers who reviewed and refined the translations:

Latvian — Amu

Other Great Resources

The orienteering community has created many excellent learning resources. Here are some that we recommend checking out:

orienteering-sport.comorienteering-sport.com — Great symbols library and contours/altitudes games to improve your map reading skills
betterorienteering.orgbetterorienteering.org — A comprehensive collection of learning resources and guides for beginners and experienced orienteers

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