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Junior and Adult Coaching

When:
Saturday 27 February 2016, 13:00
Where:
Bingham Park - Sheffield
Category:
Club Training

Details

SYO are running a coaching session for beginner and improver orienteers on Saturday 27th February in Bingham Park. Please meet by the tennis courts here at 12.50pm.

If you would like to attend you must email Pauline Tryner so that we know who to expect and what resources to prepare. -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07901 912113 if you require further information.


The sessions will start at 1pm.  Group 1 will finish at 2pm, Group 2 & 3 at 2.30pm. Parents who wish to accompany their children on the activities are encouraged.

Cost will be £3 per session to non-members, free to club members.

Levels

Group 1 (TD1/2) suitable for children age 7 upwards, who are beginning orienteering.  (younger children who are club members and are accompanied by an adult are also welcome)

Group 2 (TD3) suitable for children who confidently run yellow courses independently on all areas.

Group 3 (TD4) suitable for children who confidently run orange courses independently on all areas.

Group 4 (TD3+) suitable for beginners but also caters to the more experienced who want to brush up on their technique.

Safety & risk

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. If a competitor has a pre-existing medical condition that they think should be declared, please complete a medical form at enquiries. The sealed envelope will only be opened in an emergency.

Photography

SYO has an agreed policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser. Read our photography policy.

Privacy

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Venue

Bingham Park is mainly mature woodlands on the slopes of the river valley with some open areas.  Some events also extend to the adjoining Whiteley Woods which are also mature woodlands.  Here some interesting features are provided by the boundaries and building ruins from long-abandoned allotments.

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