Junior Boot Camp

TOC is very excited to introduce a Junior Boot Camp in 2010! The goal is to improve the basic orienteering skills of our junior members and prepare them for success at orienteering competitions. These sessions are strategically located on the calendar to complement the instruction received by Cub, Scout and Guide leaders, School Teachers and parents in preparation for the Scout Orienteering Adventure Day and GTA Schools Meet.

Cost: Free for all TOC members! The Boot Camp is primarily aimed at junior members up to the age of 19 but if adult members are interested please let us know and we will accommodate you if possible. Juniors under the age of 12 should be shadowed during the exercises by a parent.
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Registration:Please note: For insurance purposes, all participants in the Junior Boot Camp must be 2010 TOC members. The cost for a junior membership is only $20 and includes all juniors living at the same address. To join TOC or renew your membership visit our membership page.

Online registration is required. This will allow us to plan the session and arrange for the correct number of instructors accordingly. Drop in registration will be accepted if there are spots available, but there are no guarantees.

Online registration will be available until noon on the Monday before each session. you can register for all sessions at the same time. Register Online!

Contact Igor Palagnyuk for any questions regarding registration or the boot camp sessions.

Currently Registered.
Location:All clinics are held in conjunction with the Wednesday Night Park Series, and will be held at the same locations. This will allow parents or guardians to participate in the park event while the clinic is in progress. The Park Series is held a different GTA park every week. Check the Park Series schedule for locations by date.

The bootcamp will wrap up with a graduation race at the Summer Orienteering and BBQ event on June 26th at Erindale Park.
Schedule:

Boot Camp sessions will be held on the following dates.

  • Apr 7th at Serena Gundy / Sunnybrook Park
  • Apr 21st at G Ross Lord Park
  • May 5th at Earl Bales Park
  • May 12th at Morningside Park
  • June 2nd at Earl Bales Park
    • Format:Each session will target a form or discipline of orienteering such as trail or contour orienteering. The session will start with an introductory on the target subject of that session followed by 2 or 3 training exercises that will reinforce what the participants have learned.

    The participants will then be given time to practice on the course for the park event for that Wednesday.
    What to wear:Regular running or comfortable walking shoes. Long pants are recommended but not required.
    Compass:Bring your own compass, if you have one. It is best for the participants to become familiar with the compass they would use in a competition. Some compasses will be available to rent ($1) at the camp session.