Texas Junior Orienteering Camp
An orienteering camp for experienced young orienteers.
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Prerequisites, Individual Equipment and Skill
All Levels
Prerequisite: Good Attitude!
Equipment: Insect repellant, Toiletries, 4 changes of clothes, sun block, extra shoes, sleeping bag/pillow, swimsuit (no speedos for boys, one-piece or modest two-piece suit for girls), wet weather gear, towels.
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Intermediate
Advanced
Elite
Intermediate Level
Prerequisite:
Experienced Orange Level or higher
Run 5K in 28 min (male); 32 min (female) (Must be certified by coach or instructor)
Equipment:
Trail/O-shoes
2 compasses (1 spare)
Gaiters
Water bottle
Watch w/ lap timer
O-jersey
O-pants
Punch card holder
Clue card holder
Whistle
Flashlight
Duct tape
Skills
(Intermediate Level Diagnostic Test required prior to arrival)
Taking a bearing
Know basic map symbols
Pace count (walk/run/uphill, etc)
Read Clue cards
Map folding
Applying "a system"
Understand O-jargon/vocabulary
Advanced Level
Prerequisite:
Experienced Brown Level or higher
Run 5K in 28 min (male); 32 min (female) (Must be certified by coach or instructor)
Competed in at least one B meet the past year
Equipment: Same as Intermediate plus an
E-punch
Skills
(Advanced Level Diagnostic Test required prior to arrival)
Same as Intermediate, plus ...
Route choice strategy
Route choice techniques
Able to stay in contact w/map
Be able to Mentor/Teach
Elite Level
Prerequisite:
Experienced Green Level or higher
Run 5K in 28 min (male); 32 min (female) (Must be certified by coach or instructor)
Competed in at least one A meet/International Competition in the past year
Must be a TJOC graduate (Can be waived by MAJ Vidinha)
Must be able to report to camp early (Sunday June 7th, 2008)
Equipment: Same as Advanced
Skills
(Advanced Level Diagnostic Test required prior to arrival)
Be able to set/vet courses
Be able to design courses
Be able to shadow