Training on Sunday 30th of June

Hey Guys and Gals
This Sunday we will be creating a multisport race (fun bike and run) at Glenbervie Forest. We will be meeting at the the end of Mains Road (off vinegar hill road). It is expected that seniors will be there, as this will be one of the final training's before the Hillary Qualifier. We will be meeting at 2.00pm. Juniors are more than welcome to come, along with any parents who are keen.

You must bring this gear: (fail to do so and you will not be coming out)
Every team member must carry or wear (as a minimum) –
A windproof/waterproof parka or raincoat with a hood
1 x long sleeve fleece or wool insulation layer top.
Suitable shorts, tights, long-johns for the conditions
A warm hat/beanie. Buffs are ok for this.
Poly-pro or wool gloves
At least 1.5 litres of water
Energy snacks or bars to keep you going
Personal medication e.g. asthma inhalers, bee sting pills…etc
A pack to carry everything in
One pair of running/trail shoes
Whistle
Head torch

Gear List for Hillary Qualifier

Personal Gear:
Change of clothes that are warm, as it will be very cold
Togs
Towel x2
Knife, fork, spoon
Plate and bowl
Tea Towel
Jandals
Sneakers (other than your race shoes)
Pj's
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Sheet
Snack food/baking/quiche  


Every team member must carry or wear (as a minimum) –
A windproof/waterproof parka or raincoat with a hood
1 x long sleeve polypro or woollen (eg icebreaker) base layer top.
1 x long sleeve fleece or wool insulation layer top.
Suitable shorts, tights, long-johns for the conditions
A warm hat/beanie. Buffs are ok for this.
Poly-pro or wool gloves
At least 1.5 litres of water
Energy snacks or bars to keep you going
Personal medication e.g. asthma inhalers, bee sting pills…etc
A pack to carry everything in
One pair of running/trail shoes
MTB
Helmet
Repair Kit
Tail light
Bike pump
Spare tyre tube

Each team needs to carry –
At least 2 compasses
At least 2 pencils for writing down information on waterproof paper
A team first aid kit – including strapping tape for ankles/knees (I will bring this for each team)
One charged up cell-phone (to be used only in the event of an emergency, if you need
assistance from a marshal) Make sure this is in a waterproof bag
At least 2 watches
At least 2 whistles
At least 2 survival blankets

Please let me know if you can't get any of this gear.

Results from Navquest

 

Hey
Here are the results from the Navquest yesterday. A very beautiful location and a great way to kick off the junior season. Welldone to everyone who participated in the event, some very impressive results indeed.

Training for this week:

Hey,
This week there are a few training options, please pay attention to the details of the trainings:

Monday 6.30am: Long distance run. You must have a thermal on, bring your school gear and you can have a shower, also bring some breakfast. This is for Seniors and Juniors

Tuesday 4pm: Rockwall at kensignton. I will be there from 4.30 till 5.30 running an activity. Please come along, espically juniors.

Thursday 3.45: Junior adventure racing training at whangarei girls high school.

Navquest Gear List

Hey guys and gals,
Here is the gear list for the navquest competition this weekend. Please make sure that you have everything on the list, and let me know if you require anything. I will bring extra compasses.

Every team member must carry or wear –
A windproof/waterproof parka
A long sleeve polypro or woollen (eg icebreaker) top
A warm hat/beanie. Buffs are ok for this.
Poly-pro gloves or similiar
At least 1.5 litres of water
Energy snacks or bars to keep you going
Personal medication e.g. asthma inhalers, bee sting pills…etc
A pack to carry everything in
A pair of running/trail shoes
Each team needs to carry – 
At least 2 compasses
A team first aid kit (I will ring this for each team)
One charged up cell-phone (to be used only in the event of an emergency, if you need
assistance from a marshal)
At least 2 watches
At least 2 whistles

Its all on this weekend

Hey Team,
SO this weekend there is alot on in regards to adventure racing, with two orienteering events:

On Saturday the 22nd of June:
Navquest is taking place in warkworth, all permission slips and medical forms should have been returned to girls high. If you are keen to come along, please get in touch asap

On Sunday the 23rd of June:

Paerata map with the Whangarei Orienteering Club

This map was used for the first time last year for the Middle course of the Auckland Orienteering Champs in October. It is a great addition the areas we are able to use,as a few of our forest maps have become quite overgrown and difficult to set courses in. The area is entirely forested.It is undulating to mod steep terrain, but the runnablity is generally good.

How to get there- Travel west on State Highway 14 to Dargeville.Travel through Tangeteroria and over a bridge,THEN TURN IMMED RIGHT in Paerata rd ( approx 30km from SH1).
The parking and registration is about 1 km from the bridge. Please park on the L hand side of the road.


Registration from 9.45am, start times from 10 am

At Registration-

1. Cost- adults $10 per map, student $7 (if you are charing a map then you only need 3.50)
2. Choose which course you would like to enter
3 Fill in Clip card for course chosen, with name , and course you are on
4 Get slip with control descriptions
5 Obtain correct map
6. Check you have everything-compass/whistle watch,ask any questions if you are unsure.
7 Head to start where you will be issued with a start time and set on your way.

Course closure at 1230pm

Bring- comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes, compass,watch and a drink, thermal top, rain coat

We will also be taking vans, so if you require a ride out to the event, please contact me at school. You will need to bring $5 for gas.

Training This Weekend

On Saturday the 15th of June, we will be meeting at Mains Rd, off Vinegar Hill Rd, at 3.30 till 5.30 (with a leave at 5pm option) MTB. WE had a great time last weekend, and although it is forecast to rain, it normally stays fairly dry in the forest, so we will be going ahead rain or shine. Once again parents are more than welcome to come along for a ride.

Please Bring:
MTB
Helmet
Water
Cell Phone (in a plastic bag)
Torch/Head Lamp
Thermal Top

New Zealand Secondary School Orienteering Champs

Hey Guys and Gals,
The New Zealand Secondary School Orienteering Champs are taking place on the 25th-27th of July, in the Hawkes Bay. Last year we took a small number of students down to New Plymouth, and had a blast. The event is made up of three races, one on each day, and you can choose to do one, or all three. By the end of this week I need to know who is intending on going to this event, especially boys.
Please don't worry about transport or accommodation at this point, I just need to know who is keen.
For further information please check out
http://www.hborienteering.com/nzssc2013/NZSSC-2013-website.htm

Training Saturday the 8th of June

Hi guys,
As mentioned at training tonight, I am keen to go out MTB on Saturday at 3.30pm from Mains Rd, which is off Vinegar Hill Road. The ride will go till 5pm, so long as we get away at a descent time.

Gear:
Mountain Bike (Matt)
Helmet
Water Bottle
Thermal Top
Raincoat
Bike repair kit

Parents are more than welcome to come along.

Results from mair park orienteering

So after our second training, not only am I concerned at the colour sight of our juniors, but now it seems spelling is an issue as well.
Here are the results from todays training, was great to see so many of you there.

1st with 49 words team 3
2nd with 30 words team 1
3rd with 25 words team 5
4th with 18 words team 7
5th with 12 words team 4
     
I could not find the other teams sheets, sorry.