Winter/Spring Youth O Clinics

Hey Adventure Kids!!

Well I have finally found some dates that should work well for youth orienteering clinics for the early spring of '09. I will be following a similar format to last fall by having a 1 hour training session right before a local orienteering meet. This allows you to go out and practice what you just learned. The cool thing is this year the dates are on Saturday instead of Sunday.

We always send kids out in at least groups of two. The folks with less experience can expect an adult to tag along but only to keep anyone from getting really lost. Your parents are welcome to join us- this sport is fun for all ages.

So here is the pertinent info:

February 7 @ Pocahontas State Park- 10:30 am

Head to main park entrance and follow orienteering signs, we will be set up nearby. The meet starts at 12:00 and you need enough cash to cover the park fee and map fees ( around $6 total)bring a compass if you have one, if not we have some available to borrow. There will be a white/yellow course and a long course.

February 21 @ Chimborazo Park- 11:00 am

Head to main park entrance and follow orienteering signs, we will be set up nearby. The meet starts at 12 and there will only be white/yellow course available. This meet is geared toward less experienced folks so it is perfect for youth training.

March 21 @ Rockwood Park- 7:00 pm

Yep, that's right a night clinic and O meet. I will be inviting several kids that have a good bit of experience to come out for a fun evening of navigating with a flash light, map and compass. We will be pairing up the kids and each group will head out with an experienced adult. Work hard at the first two clinics and you might be eligible. Playing in the woods is fun...playing in the woods at night is even better!

For more info on all the Orienteering meets please visit Quantico Orienteering @ http://qoc.nova.org/

Also back by popular demand....drumroll please....

March 7 - Running Kids Scavenger Adventure

This is a kid/adult race with elements of orienteering, geocaching, biking and running involved. My kids and I participated in an event very similar to this one a few years ago and had a blast. I will be helping Noelle with this race and strongly recommend you find someone over 18 who will do it with you and come have fun at Camp Brady Saunders. You will have a leg up on the competition if you have been coming to my clinics. More info @ http://www.runningkids.net/

That's it for now- 4 events in the next 2 months and there are no bugs or poison ivy out yet!

As always let me know if you are planning to come to the clinics: fivedunkums@verizon.net