Beginner and Intermediate Level Spring Training for 2009
Mission
- To provide Stars members with an opportunity to improve their orienteering skills through organized training sessions.
- To encourage regular physical training.
- To create a social environment for juniors and families, and for building team spirit and enthusiasm for orienteering.
- To encourage participation in events outside of the Waterloo region.
Participation
The program is free for all Stars Orienteering Club full members, and others are welcome based on the fees below. We will have two groups:
| Beginner: | those wishing to learn and practice the basic skills; |
|---|---|
| Intermediate: | those wishing to improve their skills at an intermediate level. |
If you plan to attend a training event, please be sure to contact us at the latest the evening before the event.
Training Events in April and May
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| April 23 | Bechtel Park |
| April 29 | Westheights Park |
| May 6 | Bechtel Park |
| May 9 (10:30am) | Huron Natural Area |
| May 14 | Huron Natural Area |
| May 20 | Monarch Woods |
| May 28 | Waterloo Park |
Training is usually on Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Please make sure you check the web site (http://stars.kw.net) before heading out to the event for final details and possible location changes.
It is not necessary to attend all sessions -- if you miss the first session(s) you are free to attend later ones, where you will still be able to learn about the sport and pick up the basic techniques.
What to bring and wear
Wear something comfortable for running in, and be prepared to get wet, muddy, and perhaps sweaty, depending on weather. If you take shortcuts through the bushes, be prepared to get some tugs in your clothes. Running shoes are fine for the feet.
Bring a water bottle.
If you have a compass, please bring it along. A simple $10 hiking / orienteering compasses with a flat, transparent plastic base and rotating bezel is fine for beginners (mirrors etc. are not useful). We will have some such compasses available for general use.
During races, whistles are mandatory gear, to be used if you get lost or need assistance. You might as well start getting used to bringing one with your compass whenever you head out the door for orienteering, so if you have one, please bring it along. Any cheapo plastic whistle will do, as long as it can make lots of noise!
Fees
- $8 per session, or $40 for all six;
- 50% of cost for basic members;
- Free if you're a full club member.
For membership information, please see the documents section.
