Coaching Day 23rd November 2024
The Orienteering Foundation is pleased to announce support for another coaching day in the Lakes, on Saturday 23rd November 2024, in a similar format to previous ones (see coaching days). We are particularly keen to promote coaching of adult orienteers, who are often under-served, but also welcome groups including juniors.
With the British Long and Relay Champs in the Lakes in May 2025, this is an excellent opportunity to practice in very relevant terrain.
Unfortunately we faced very bad weather on the 23rd November (snow / heavy rain and high winds). The day still went ahead with modest numbers, but many didn't make it. We are looking at whether we can reschedule for Saturday 18th January - see here for more information.
Date – Saturday 23rd November 2024.
Location – Colonel's Drive, Graythwaite (RouteGadget). Parking TBC but likely to be on forest road, entrance to which is opposite the sawmill see Google maps, nearest postcode LA12 8BB (warning this covers a large area, do not rely on for navigation "in the circle"!), what3words ///blossom.pencils.ridiculed. Parking fee £2 in bucket.
Organisation and planning – Derek Allison
Timing – 10am until 2:30pm when controls will be collected.
Cost - The coaching day is open to the following participants:
- Individuals – Cost £13 per individual participant. This covers access fees, planned training exercises, hung controls, printed maps, and expert coaching from Derek Allison and / or other experienced coaches. Any standard from TD4 (Light Green) up to full TD5 can be catered for. All individual participants must be 18+ years of age.
- Groups – For example clubs, schools, or junior squads. Cost £7 per group participant. This covers access fees, and supply of electronic map (OCAD) and course files (Purple Pen) to group leaders. Groups MUST supply their own coach(es), who are suitably qualified, sufficient in number, and responsible for the safety of their group. Groups will need to print their own maps, and may either use the planned courses, or modify / design their own using the same controls (please do not hang additional controls in the forest, unless by prior agreement with Derek). Group participants may be of any age that their coaches are happy to supervise.
Facilities – No toilets, please go before you arrive. All individual and group participants should bring their own orienteering equipment (compass etc.), lunch / snacks and drinks.
First aid and safety – Derek is a qualified first aider. Groups should also ensure they have a qualified first aider. Derek will prepare the risk assessment for individual coaching, and also provide a copy for group leaders to adapt to do a risk assessment for their own group.
Registration – Individual participants, and group leaders with provisional numbers of participants, MUST register in advance. Please contact Derek Allison, email email hidden; JavaScript is required, to register as an individual or a group leader. Closing date for registrations: 27th October. Note: you cannot just turn up on the day, you must pre-register.
Payment must be made in advance. Payment details will be provided on registration.
There may be a limit on numbers of individual and group participants, given the limited size of the area, and to preserve a quality coaching experience. First come, first served.
Cancellations – If the coaching day has to be cancelled for whatever reason (e.g. severe weather), those who have booked and paid will be offered refunds, or the option of keeping a place on a rescheduled coaching day. The Orienteering Foundation cannot accept liability for any other costs incurred by participants / groups in the event of cancellation (e.g. accommodation)
Refunds – No refunds will be given, but if a participant has to withdraw, their fee minus £2 admin charge will be refunded if the place is subsequently filled by another paying participant.
Copyright and permissions - The map files provided to group leaders are copyright Lakeland Orienteering Club, and must only be used in conjunction with this coaching day, and deleted afterwards. Moreover, access to the area is sensitive, and permission is only granted on the coaching day itself - groups and individuals must not attempt to use the area at any other time, without first seeking permission via LOC.
Sunday 24th November – Why not make a weekend of quality orienteering training and competing in the South Lakes? The following day there is a LOC event (Cumbrian Galoppen) at Bethecar moor. Details on the LOC event page and previous RouteGadget.