Hi Guys,
On the Sunday the 10th of March we are wanting to have a dinner at the Houbas House form 5.30 onwards. It would be great to see you all there, plus at least one parent, as we are going to be discussing the plan for the next few months. It is a potluck dinner and family are more than welcome to come. There is a pool at the Houbas so bring your togs. For those of you that are keen to head down to the MTB race we will be back around 5pm.
Liv
This blog has been created to keep the students and parents of Whangarei Girls and Boys High School informed about up and coming events, photos, gear lists, results and general information. I hope that you find it useful.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Events WARTS should be at!!!
Hi WARTS:
Over the next two months there is plenty of opportunity to up skill and spend time practising your orienteering skills. Not only is Thursday night nav up and running, but we have also been offered the opportunity to have some coaching, which would be silly to turn down. The dates listed below, unless stated otherwise, are for all WARTS, and I just ask that you give me an indication of whether you will be attending.
I will be attending some of these events, however others you will need to arrange transport to. The events in Auckland are always worthwhile, and I would encourage you to attend at least one.
Further information can be found at Maptalk, go into their events page and scroll down to the date that you are interested in.
Dates:
4th March: 4 pm at WGHS nav training with Tom Reynolds
9th March: NMOC nav training in Aucklandd
10th March: OY Mountain Bike at Woodhill http://www.maptalk.co.nz/events/event.cfm?e=3952
17th March: OY in Auckland/Woodhill
3rd April: After school training with Tom (location tbc)
6-7th of April Riverhead MTB rogaine http://www.maptalk.co.nz/events/event.cfm?e=3972
15th of April: After school training with Tom
24th or 25th of April: Training with Tom (Seniors Only)
30th of April: MTB training with Tom (Seniors Only)
2nd week of the holidays is being set up as training camp for the Hillary Team (please keep it free)
Over the next two months there is plenty of opportunity to up skill and spend time practising your orienteering skills. Not only is Thursday night nav up and running, but we have also been offered the opportunity to have some coaching, which would be silly to turn down. The dates listed below, unless stated otherwise, are for all WARTS, and I just ask that you give me an indication of whether you will be attending.
I will be attending some of these events, however others you will need to arrange transport to. The events in Auckland are always worthwhile, and I would encourage you to attend at least one.
Further information can be found at Maptalk, go into their events page and scroll down to the date that you are interested in.
Dates:
4th March: 4 pm at WGHS nav training with Tom Reynolds
9th March: NMOC nav training in Aucklandd
10th March: OY Mountain Bike at Woodhill http://www.maptalk.co.nz/events/event.cfm?e=3952
17th March: OY in Auckland/Woodhill
3rd April: After school training with Tom (location tbc)
6-7th of April Riverhead MTB rogaine http://www.maptalk.co.nz/events/event.cfm?e=3972
15th of April: After school training with Tom
24th or 25th of April: Training with Tom (Seniors Only)
30th of April: MTB training with Tom (Seniors Only)
2nd week of the holidays is being set up as training camp for the Hillary Team (please keep it free)
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
ARC Update
So we are all entered and ready to go
Teams are as follows:
WARTS 1 (8 Hour)
Taylor
Mackenzie
Emma
Bella
Parent: Chris
WARTS 2 (12 hour non kayak)
Bridget
Anna
Eloise
Darcy G
Parent: Ian
WARTS 3 (8 hour)
Callum
William
Flynn
Matt
Parent: Chris
WARTS 4 (12 hour non kayak)
Luke
Ryan
James
Shaan
Parent: Steve
WARTS 5 (12 hour non kayak)
Elliot
Rob
Parent: Houbas
Family WARTS (8 hour)
Me
Claudia
Please read the gear list carefully and if you need gear please let me know via text of email, before Wednesday next week. Get your bikes checked this week.
I will be getting in touch with parents that are coming to ARC on Sunday. As the 8 hour is based at the campsite, I have put the same parent on for all the 8 hour teams. Karen if you want to come you are more than welcome and there is definitely enough room, just let me know what you want to do.
Also you should all be watching that ARC website as they put up information all the time such as:
Strong performance in Adventure Races can be put down to handful of key attributes, one of which is good planning. So to help you in your planning we are going to suggest three things:
1. Make sure you all have your compulsory gear - there will be a random check on the course and penalties will be given for missing gear. See race update 3 for full list of gear.
2. Practice joining your rope together - this will be critical for some of you - find the right knot to use
3. Bone up on your world geography, the history of adventure racing and multisport, explorers and acts of bravery.
The reason for number 3 is that in this years race we will be measuring teams intelligence and general knowledge. There will be a quiz incorporated in the race. Not trivia, but real important stuff! The winning team in the quiz will get to keep an Insomniac double kayak for a year.
Teams are as follows:
WARTS 1 (8 Hour)
Taylor
Mackenzie
Emma
Bella
Parent: Chris
WARTS 2 (12 hour non kayak)
Bridget
Anna
Eloise
Darcy G
Parent: Ian
WARTS 3 (8 hour)
Callum
William
Flynn
Matt
Parent: Chris
WARTS 4 (12 hour non kayak)
Luke
Ryan
James
Shaan
Parent: Steve
WARTS 5 (12 hour non kayak)
Elliot
Rob
Parent: Houbas
Family WARTS (8 hour)
Me
Claudia
Please read the gear list carefully and if you need gear please let me know via text of email, before Wednesday next week. Get your bikes checked this week.
I will be getting in touch with parents that are coming to ARC on Sunday. As the 8 hour is based at the campsite, I have put the same parent on for all the 8 hour teams. Karen if you want to come you are more than welcome and there is definitely enough room, just let me know what you want to do.
Also you should all be watching that ARC website as they put up information all the time such as:
Strong performance in Adventure Races can be put down to handful of key attributes, one of which is good planning. So to help you in your planning we are going to suggest three things:
1. Make sure you all have your compulsory gear - there will be a random check on the course and penalties will be given for missing gear. See race update 3 for full list of gear.
2. Practice joining your rope together - this will be critical for some of you - find the right knot to use
3. Bone up on your world geography, the history of adventure racing and multisport, explorers and acts of bravery.
The reason for number 3 is that in this years race we will be measuring teams intelligence and general knowledge. There will be a quiz incorporated in the race. Not trivia, but real important stuff! The winning team in the quiz will get to keep an Insomniac double kayak for a year.
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Whangarei Orienteering is back on!!!
Yay,
This is the first event of the year at the Kamo Rugby Club. Details are below, lets get going and have a good turn out.
So mark you calendar on the Thursday 7th Feb, meeting at the car park next to the Kamo Rugby clubrooms,Butler Pl. Registration will be from 5.30pm.
There will be a mass start from 6pm.
Cost is $5
This is the first event of the year at the Kamo Rugby Club. Details are below, lets get going and have a good turn out.
So mark you calendar on the Thursday 7th Feb, meeting at the car park next to the Kamo Rugby clubrooms,Butler Pl. Registration will be from 5.30pm.
There will be a mass start from 6pm.
Cost is $5
Thursday, 24 January 2013
ARC
Hi Team,
So last week we had a meeting to discuss ARC. If you are wanting to attend then you need to have gotten yourself into a group of two or four. You need to go into the girls high office and pick up a letter, and get it back to girls high by the end of the week (this is for boys and girls), if you have not returned your forms and money to the girls high office by the 4th of feb, then you will not be able to come. Also you need to be realistic, if you have not kept up any running over the holidays then you will not enjoy this event as it can be anywhere between 6-12 hours long.
I am out at camp all week, however I still have cell phone reception so please give me a call if you need something. You should be checking the ARC website and reading through all the information. I will do all the entries for you.
YOU NEED TO GET YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE SERVICED BEFORE YOU GO!!!!
Personal Gear
Change of clothes
Thermal top and bottoms
Woolen hat
Fleece Jumper
Sleeping Bag
Toiletries
Sleeping Mat
Towel
Jandals
Socks
Sunscreen
Tents (if you need one let me know)
Gas cooker (if you need one let me know)
Cooking utensils
Baking
You need to organise your own food (two dinners, two brekkies, lunch, and race food)
So last week we had a meeting to discuss ARC. If you are wanting to attend then you need to have gotten yourself into a group of two or four. You need to go into the girls high office and pick up a letter, and get it back to girls high by the end of the week (this is for boys and girls), if you have not returned your forms and money to the girls high office by the 4th of feb, then you will not be able to come. Also you need to be realistic, if you have not kept up any running over the holidays then you will not enjoy this event as it can be anywhere between 6-12 hours long.
I am out at camp all week, however I still have cell phone reception so please give me a call if you need something. You should be checking the ARC website and reading through all the information. I will do all the entries for you.
General – (Must be carried at all times inc. kayak)
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Team
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First Aid Kit
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1 Per Team (I will supply this for you)
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Compass
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2 Per Team
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Digital Camera (ARC 24 and all ARC 12)
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1 per Team
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Topo Maps – Will be provided
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1 set per team
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Survival Blanket
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1 per member
|
Polypropylene top – long Sleeves
|
1 per member
|
Polypropylene bottom – long pants
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1 per member
|
Fleece Top (100 series weight min ) long sleeves
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1 per member
|
Fleece or wool hat
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1 Per member
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Whistle
|
1 per member
|
Polypropylene or wool gloves
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1 pair each
|
Waterproof Jacket
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1 per member
|
Multipurpose knife (e.g. swiss army)
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1 per team
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Cell Phone (fully charged battery)
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1 per team
|
4 metre length of rope (approx. 5mm diameter)
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1 per member
|
Rafting – additional equipment ARC 8 and ARC 12 non kayak
| |
Life Jacket
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1 per member
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1 car Inner tube
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1 per team
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Mountain Bike - additional equipment
| |
Cycle Helmet
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1 per member
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Rear red strobe lights (flashing)
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1 per bike
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Trek - additional equipment
| |
Suitable backpack
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1 per member
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Headlamp and adequate batteries for whole night
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1 per member
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Glow Sticks
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1 per member
|
Mountain Bike
| |
Cycle Helmet – safe to wear and no cracks in cover
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1 per member
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Head set is tight
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Per bike
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Brakes work
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Per Bike
|
Wheels are safe
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Per Bike
|
Tires are in a safe condition
|
Per Bike
|
Nothing is bent on bike
|
Per Bike
|
YOU NEED TO GET YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE SERVICED BEFORE YOU GO!!!!
Personal Gear
Change of clothes
Thermal top and bottoms
Woolen hat
Fleece Jumper
Sleeping Bag
Toiletries
Sleeping Mat
Towel
Jandals
Socks
Sunscreen
Tents (if you need one let me know)
Gas cooker (if you need one let me know)
Cooking utensils
Baking
You need to organise your own food (two dinners, two brekkies, lunch, and race food)
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Meeting
Hi All,
So if we could meet at WGHS gym at 5.30 on Monday night, then that would be great. If you can't make it then please give me a call, sooner rather than later.
Liv
So if we could meet at WGHS gym at 5.30 on Monday night, then that would be great. If you can't make it then please give me a call, sooner rather than later.
Liv
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
New Year Events!
Hey Guys and Gals,
Happy new year and all that jazz, I hope that you have been taking care of yourselves. Look we really need to get together at the beginning of next week to discuss a few of the up and coming events and training's that we have planned in the next month.
I am thinking that it will have to be after work, so maybe 5pm on either Monday or Tuesday night. It would be good to have your parents there. This is for all Adventure Racers who are keen to go to ARC, which is on the 16th and 17th of February You need to have kept up your fitness over the holidays, otherwise it will be too hard.
I will post tomorrow as to the venue and day.
Seniors you will be finding out about the training at National Park so you really need to be there.
Liv
Happy new year and all that jazz, I hope that you have been taking care of yourselves. Look we really need to get together at the beginning of next week to discuss a few of the up and coming events and training's that we have planned in the next month.
I am thinking that it will have to be after work, so maybe 5pm on either Monday or Tuesday night. It would be good to have your parents there. This is for all Adventure Racers who are keen to go to ARC, which is on the 16th and 17th of February You need to have kept up your fitness over the holidays, otherwise it will be too hard.
I will post tomorrow as to the venue and day.
Seniors you will be finding out about the training at National Park so you really need to be there.
Liv
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