DERWENT VALLEY ORIENTEERS

Information about DVO Junior Squad

What is the DVO Junior Squad?

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DVO Junior squad is open to all junior members of the club.

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It’s free.

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It provides opportunities for the juniors to get together for orienteering, coaching and social events.

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All activities are organised by British Orienteering Federation qualified coaches.

Safety

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Every year, we will check that we have a "Consent and Medical Information Form" for you. Please let us know if any information (for example, a medical condition) changes during the year.

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Every session will begin with a Safety Briefing - please listen.  We will have completed a safety assessment beforehand and the briefing may have important information.

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Each training session will have a signing out sheet so we can keep track of who is out in the forest.  Each time you go out on an exercise, make sure you tick out and tick back in.

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If you become injured in the forest then try to get yourself to the start or finish, to a control, or onto a path. If you cannot move then use your whistle to attract attention.

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We will always have a first aid kit and will know directions to the nearest hospital.

What you need to bring along

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Please make sure you have your own whistle, compass, map bag, red pens and a watch.  We will always have a few spares, but we do rely on the majority of you to bring your own.

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Please bring enough water, food and clothing to suit the conditions, and a Rucksack to carry it in and keep it dry.  Time spent standing around for briefing/debriefing between exercises is an important part of each training session - you need to keep warm and have plenty of energy.  This means in wet conditions make sure you have a change of kit plus a towel to dry yourself.

How to get the most out of the session

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Listen, and try to stick to the instructions and advice given.

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Have a go - don't be afraid of making mistakes.  

Training sessions are there to help you learn from them.

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If there is something you are unsure about - Ask!  

The coaches and helpers are there to help you.

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Be positive and Enjoy it !