Training Camp Results!

Organizers: Bogi Gyorfi (Organizer), Finley B (Coach), Marsha Fehr (Event Director)

Thank you to the amazing volunteers and participants at the Training Camp. It was such fun! Excellent training sessions where lots of learning happening:) Finley created some really challenging exercises from which to enhance your route choice, compass bearing and relocation skills. Thanks to Bogi for booking the campsite from which lots of socializing was enjoyed. Thanks too to all the coaches: Finley, Bogi, David, Marsha and Kitty. Of course the event wouldn't happen without volunteers to put out and pick up controls: Marsha, Bogi, David, Finley, Ewan, Robin, and Don B; some of whom did double duty! Finally than you to Teresa for planning and setting out the controls on the afternoon course. Participants reported really enjoying the challenge of the W21E course from 2022!

2024 Alberta Orienteering Forest Training Camp

FWOC and the AOA are hosting a two-day summer training camp at Lusk Creek, Kananaskis, utilizing the excellent maps and superb terrain from the 222 WCOC. This camp is specifically designed for forest orienteering training, offering valuable preparation for upcoming competitive events.

On Sunday, there will be a separate Forest 101 session, open to any adult comfortable in city parks running an intermediate or advanced course who is ready to advance their orienteering skills and gain familiarity with terrain and land features. FOREST 101 participants need to be comfortable going off trail.

• Date: July 6-7, 2024
• Adult Intermediate and Advanced orienteers for the weekend of training activities
• Youth 12 years and older are welcome with adult supervision (see Minors’ Policy below*)
• Accommodation: There are limited units available at the Lusk Creek Group campground which will be on a first-come first-served basis.
• Everyone will be using the group camping area for parking and staging
• Food: Participants will provide their own food during the camp
• Training activities, coaching, maps, and opportunities for socializing will be provided.

Camp Program:

(The exact time and meeting location will be updated and emailed to the registered participants.)

Pricing

NOTE: There are three options for the training camp.

• $50 / person: Weekend activities pass: This will have all training activities + tentative BBQ included, with no accommodation.
• $130 / person: Weekend activities + camping for 2 nights (Friday & Saturday) + BBQ: We have 15 units at this price. If you want to share the camping unit with family or a friend, one person signs up for the Weekend activities and camping option, the other can sign up for the weekend activity pass only. One unit can have a car, a large tent or two small single tents.
• $20 / person: Sunday morning training activity only
• $20 / person: Forest 101 session: Sunday AM training geared to orienteers new to the forest but comfortable on an intermediate or advanced course in the city

SAFETY and CANCELLATION Policies:

• WE ARE IN BEAR COUNTRY: AOA Bear spray policy is in effect.
• Visit our website for safety recommendations and more information about wildlife risks .
• Please see the AOA Air Quality Policy for event cancelation in case of a wildfire smoke situation.

Details for age limit and experience:

Youth (aged 12 years and older) who are comfortable running an advanced course in a city park, but have also participated in forest events, are welcome. This event is not suited for young kids or beginners.

*Attendance of Minors Policy for this event:

The camp organizer will not provide child supervision during the camp.

Youth between 12 and 17 years of age must be attending with a designated adult who is responsible for that junior for the duration of the camp 24/7. The coaching is intended for adults, so should any youth need modification and shadowing to that training, that must be provided by the supervising adult.

If a child is under 12 years of age and wants to attend with their family, they are welcome but no separate training activities or supervision will be provided.

If you have any questions about the age limits and child policy, please reach out to the organizers (info@orienteeringalberta.ca).

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