Victorian Junior Squad - the Rebels

Sponsored by Yarra Valley Orienteering Club

The purpose of the Victorian Junior Squad is to welcome juniors into the sport, to encourage squad members to participate regularly in bush orienteering, and to help to develop their orienteering skills.

Any juniors can join; send an email requesting further information about the Junior Squad to Mark Hennessy: markhennessy@bigpond.com

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Victorian Rebels Junior Squad invites new members

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

How does it work?

 

 

The Vic Rebels are a loose knit network of young orienteers who meet up at events, and have the chance to participate in specially organized training activities. Many juniors play other sports, so we don’t expect attendance at every activity. We will also provide information via Orienteering Victoria’s website, and by occasional emails about coming events and squad activities.

 

What does it cost?

 

 

Membership is free. Normal entry fees apply to events organized by clubs ($5 - 16 for juniors, depending on type of event). Training camps will entail a cost.

 

Getting started – Melbush series – from Sunday 27 May

 

These low key events close to Melbourne, with an emphasis on newcomers, are a great way to develop your orienteering skills. Most are in bushy parkland, which is a bit more challenging than open parks and street orienteering. Sundays, start between 10.00 – 11.30 am.

 

See www.vicorienteering.asn.au for details

 

Bendigo series – bush orienteering most Saturdays, starting any time between 12.30 and 2.00. www.bendigo_orienteers.com.au

 

State Series – high level events, about once a month. Sundays, usually start between 10 am and 1.00 pm. See www.vicorienteering.asn.au for details

 

 

Mark Hennesy

 


 
 
   
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