After-School Orienteering Clubs
Orienteering training is available for both children and adults on a number of school sites. They are run in term time outside of school hours.
Who are they for?
Most sessions focus on 'family' groups typically with children in Years 3 to 10 (age 8-14). All family groups must have a responsible adult, eg parent, childminder, grandparent, who will be expected to take part. These sessions are also suitable for adult novices.
Some sessions are restricted to school children only, these tend to be immediately after school.
How much does it cost?
The first two taster sessions are free and afterwards a small charge applies: Adults £2 children £1 per week.When & Where are they held?
Most sessions are held in the early evening and occasionally immediately after school or at lunchtime.Some of the sessions may be held away from the school.
What Equipment will I need?
You will need warm clothing in Autumn and Spring and footwear suitable for the school room and for the playing fields. When it's dark you will need a torch to read the map. Everything else will be provided. If you want to buy equipment, especially compasses, you are welcome to try out the club's loan compasses first during one of the sessions.Do I need to join the Orienteering club?
You do not need to join the orienteering club but many families find it is worth while and join after the first month. First year local family or senior membership is £4 and this entitles adults to a £2 reduction on other local orienteering event entry fees.How do I book?
| Location | Day of Week | Period | Time | Comments | How to Join - Apply to | Lead Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groby Community College, Groby | Monday | 22 Feb 2010 to 22 March 2010 | 6.00 to 7.30 pm | Beginners and Improvers | Mrs Birthe Richter-Wilson | Mrs Birthe Richter-Wilson |
| Groby Community College, Groby & Brookvale Gym | Monday | 22 Feb 2010 to 22 March 2010 | 7.00 to 8.30 pm | For those with experience. Minimum Orange standard | Roger Edwards | Various |
| Hasting High School, Hinckley | Wednesday | 21 April 2010 | 5.30 to 7.00 pm | Week 1 Try Orienteering from 3.30. Beginners | Roger Edwards | Mark Hardy |
| Ibstock Community College, Ibstock | Monday | 10 May | 6.30 to 8.00 pm | Beginners and Improvers | Roger Edwards | Judith Holt & John Marriott |
| Moat Community College, Leicester | tbc | May 2010 | tbc | School children only | Apply to College | tbc |
| Soar Valley College, Leicester | tbc | April to June 2010 | After school | School children only | Apply to College | tbc |
| Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre | Weekend | 26-28 June | Friday PM to Sun lunch-time | School children only | Apply to College | tbc |
Contact Details
| Contact | Phone number | |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Birthe Richter-Wilson | 0116 232 2718 | |
| Mr Roger Edwards | 0116 212 7547 |
Awards
Children can work towards British Schools Explorer Challenge awards - for details see http://www.leioc.org.uk/juniors/explorer.php
Adults and more experienced children may be more interested in the Racing and Navigation Challenge. For the more experienced there is a colour-coded award scheme, which is based on performance at colour coded orienteering events.
Consent and Medical Forms
All children undertaking a coaching session need to complete a Parental Consent and Medical Information Form. There is a copy on the web site under Coaching Related Forms
All adults will need to complete an Adult Medical Form - also available from Coaching Related Forms. If you have confidentiality concerns, you may put this form into a named sealed envelope 'only to be opened in event of an accident'.
As at 8 January 2010
Link to the BSOA website
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