Our junior squad had a camp at Orange last weekend. The weather was frigid but the atmosphere was warm and convivial as always.
Here, squad first-timer Tshinta Hopper (BN, 12) recounts her stay.
"The four-day Junior Squad Camp at Orange was a fun and educational experience. As a newcomer, I didn't know what to expect, however, it turned out to be better than I had imagined. For most of the time it was very cold, and rainy, and it even snowed (much to our excitement!) but that didn't stop Jock, our expert instructor, from setting challenging courses and talking about route choices, planning and relay orienteering."
"On the third night, a sports psychologist came in to talk to us about the mental aspects of orienteering. This gave everyone a useful insight into another way to enhance our skills."
"During the camp, I refined my compass work, map reading and attention to detail, as well as improving my overall orienteering skills. The kids who went were great to be with and very welcoming. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone. A big thanks to Sally (Team Manager) and Jock (Team Coach) for all their hard work in organising this fantastic camp."
