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Ottawa Orienteering Junior Program 2008

Ottawa Orienteering Junior Program 2008

(subject to change)

Mission:

·         To teach the basic orienteering skills to juniors in the Ottawa area and provide advanced orienteers with an opportunity to improve their skills through organized training sessions.

·         To create a social environment for the juniors, building team spirit and enthusiasm for orienteering.

·         To encourage participation in events outside of the Ottawa area.

Participation:

The junior program is open to all Ottawa Orienteering Club junior members aged 8 to 20. There are two groups:

 

Advanced

Must be capable of doing intermediate course alone and be comfortable being in the woods alone.

Beginner

New to orienteering or under 12 years of age.

Winter Sessions (Beginner and Advanced):

The purpose of the winter sessions is to get together as a group so that we can get to know each other, have some fun, do some physical activity, and get motivated for the upcoming season.

Date

Time

Where

Event

Wednesday, Feb. 6

7 – 8:30 pm

The Canal (weather permitting)

Organized Skate-O on the Canal.

Beavertails and hot chocolate.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

7 – 8:30 pm

Cherie’s house (near Lee Valley)

Group run.

Discussion on our goals for the upcoming season.

TBD

9am – 1 pm

Nakkertok

Ski-O (on your own).

Lunch & games as a group.

Wednesday Night Training Sessions (Advanced Only):

The Wednesday night training sessions in the spring are for the advanced orienteers only this year.  Each session will focus on one or two particular orienteering skills (e.g. contour reading, route choice, compass bearings).

Date

Time

Where

Skill

Wednesday, April 23

6:30 – 8:30 pm

TBD

TBD

Wednesday, April 30

6:30 – 8:30 pm

TBD

TBD

Wednesday, May 7

6:30 – 8:30 pm

TBD

TBD

Wednesday, May 14

6:30 – 8:30 pm

TBD

TBD

Sunday Morning Learning Sessions (Beginners Only):

The beginner juniors (age 8 +) will meet as a group Sunday morning's prior to some of the local events. Advanced juniors Robbie Anderson and Jeffrey Teutsch will be the head coaches. They will teach the kids the basic skills of orienteering by going on map walks and short exercises in the woods. The kids will always be with an instructor if necessary based on their level.

The beginner orienteers will then have the opportunity to try the beginner or intermediate course organized by the club on their own or with their family.

Contact or for specific details on the beginner sessions.

Date Time Where
Sunday, May 4 10 - 11am     Gather together, short talk, and map walk or exercise with coach
11am - noon Run course alone or with family member
Gatineau Park: Cite des Jeunes
See local events calendar.
Sunday, May 11 10 - 11am     Gather together, short talk, and map walk or exercise with coach
11am - noon Run course alone or with family member
Gatineau Park: Kinsgmere
See local events calendar.
Sunday, May 25 10 - 11am     Gather together, short talk, and map walk or exercise with coach
11am - noon Run course alone or with family member
TBD
See local events calendar

Local Meet Participation:

Local Meet Participation:

Participation is encouraged in all local meets.  The full schedule can be found here: local_events page.  First ski-o event is on February 10th in Deep River.

A Meets and Training Camps:

The juniors are encouraged to participate in the following events.  There will be some funding to be provided to out-of-town events. 

Date

Event

Location

April 19-20

2-day A meet

Rochester, NY  (4.5 hour drive)

May 17-18

2-day  A meet

Ottawa, ON

May 24-25

2-day  A meet

Hickory Run State Park, Pennsylvania  (6 hour drive)

Aug 21-24

Canadian Championships & Junior Training Camp

Fundy, NB  (14 hour drive)

Sept 26-27

North American Championships

Syracuse, NY  (3 hour drive)

Oct 11-12

Ontario Championships

Toronto, ON  (5 hour drive)

Coaches:

Advanced Coaches:  Randy Kemp, Stefan Bergstrom, Brian Graham

Beginner Coaches:  Robbie Anderson, Jeff Teustch

Coordinator:  Cherie Revells

Cost & Registration:

$20 per junior. The fee includes all the training sessions. The fee does not include registration for any events or training camps.

Please send an email to cherierevells AT yahoo DOT ca to register. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact Cherie.