Training this weekend 23-24th of November

Hey Get2Go Team,

Not long now till we head away to Great Barrier. The Hills have very kindly offered to take you on an adventure in Pukenui forest. If you are able to attend I think this would be a great training. Load your packs up with all the compulsory gear, and have a long tramp in the forest. There has been a slight change in plans, and I apologies for the inconvenience this may cause, but the gear check will be taking place after the training on Saturday Night. Please let me know on Thursday what you are able to attend. The times are listed below.

Meet at Amolin Drive at 3.30 in the carpark. (we are assuming that the training will run till 6pm) Then there will be a gear check at the Hills house, as well as a potluck dinner. I will give the team the address at training on Thursday night.

It might be easier to drop the gear at the Hills place beforehand.

I know that some people have hockey commitments that were made months ago, however I feel that this will be a valuable training as we start to tapper off.

Thank you to the Hills for offering up their home as the venue for the gear check and dinner. 

The Gear List for Get2Go

Polypropylene top and bottoms or thin

woollen top that can be worn close to

the skin for warmth. At least 2 sets are

advised

• Fleece or woollen jersey

• Waterproof raincoast with hood

• Woollen hat for warmth

• Sunhat (I will be giving you a sun hat)

• Shorts, t-shirts...etc ( I will be giving you 4 t-shirts)

• Swimming togs

• Underwear, socks...etc

• Running type shoes (these will get wet

and will need to be worn on water

challenges as well as on land)

• Pillowcase

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping mat (for the expedition)

• Race pack (25ltr approx) for the

expedition

• Large plastic bags x 3 (rubbish bags work

well) to keep spare clothes and sleeping

bag dry while on expedition

• Torch/headlamp and spare batteries

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Drink bottle/bladder (at least 2ltrs worth)

• Wetsuit

• Toiletries

• Towel

• knife, fork, spoon, bowl...

Get2Go Overnight

Hi Team,
Sorry it has taken so long to get this information up on the blog. Here are the details for the overnight on the 23rd and 24th of November (who can believe we go to great barrier in three weeks!!), this camp will only involve the eight selected for great barrier. Please read through it carefully, and call me if you have any questions. I will update it through the week, and remember that there are no training's this week.

Meet at WGHS gym at 7.30 am- we will be loading the trailer. I also thought that this would save some parents having to drop you out to the Farm. I will be needing a couple of parents to help with transport.

At the moment we have planned to have Steve Gurney come and speak to you at 8.30am that morning, as well as any parents or family members that are keen. There is a small cost involved, $15 per person. It would be fantastic to get all the squad along to this, as his experiences and knowledge is far beyond anyone else's and how often do you have him to answer questions. I need to know numbers for this so please text me with how many people plan to come along so I can sort out a venue. This is open to Junior and Senior Squad members.

Gear List: (this is the gear list for great barrier, so best we get organised now)

Polypropylene top and bottoms or thin
woollen top that can be worn close to
the skin for warmth
• Fleece or woollen jersey
• Waterproof raincoast with hood
• Woollen hat for warmth
• Sunhat
• Shorts, t-shirts...etc
• Swimming togs
• Underwear, socks...etc
• Running type shoes (these will get wet
and will need to be worn on water
challenges as well as on land)
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat (for the expedition)
• Race pack (25ltr approx) for the
expedition (I will bring my 6 packs, so let me know if you need one)
• Large plastic bags x 3 (rubbish bags work
well) to keep spare clothes and sleeping
bag dry while on expedition
• Torch/headlamp and spare batteries
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Drink bottle/bladder (at least 2ltrs worth)
• Wetsuit
• Toiletries
• Towel
• knife, fork, spoon, bowl...for expedition'
personal medication (includes strapping tape)

Food:
Debbie is going to organise the food again, so please contact her to find out what you need to bring along.

Transport:
We will sort out transport on saturday, however parents can expect to pick you up on Sunday at 2pm.

This camp will be going ahead rain of shine (but lets hope for shine).

Have a good rest week.

Liv

Mountain Bike Orienteering

Check out this event, could be a lot of fun

http://www.mtbocarnival.com/schedule.php

Would be great training for ARC
http://www.arcevents.co.nz/arc2412/content/?page_id=13