Training March 2009
Junior Squad Training Weekend - Dublin 14-15 March
Results of the Time Trial on Sat 14 March are here
Outline plan for the weekend is
Saturday
10:00 Meet at Knockmaroon Gate of Phoenix Park - warm up - run Time Trials.
12:30 To Ballinastoe for training - not too energetic!.
18:00 approx. To Knockree hostel. Dinner. Discussions.
Sunday
07:30 Breakfast
10:00 Bull Island training and run in the Ajax event.
15:00 at latest. Depart
Time Trials
Meet at Knockmaroon Gate of Phoenix Park at 10 am on Saturday.
From Chapelizod bridge take the road along the north side of the Liffey to a junction with traffic lights, turn right into the Park GR O 096 354.
Note the start order has been changed - M18s and M20s will start first, M/W14s doing 1 lap will start last.
Previous results are here
Course map is here
I will try and put up a start list by Friday.
Lap count:
4 laps M20, M18
3 laps W20, W18, M16
2 laps W16
M/W14 may run 1 or 2 laps if they wish.
SI timing - bring your SI card if you have one, and let me know before Saturday if you need to borrow one.
The course is in fairly good condition but you'll definitely need orienteering shoes.
If you have an Irish JHI top please wear it as Finn van Gelderen will be taking photoes at the Trial.
Ballinastoe
We will be based at the west side of the map, on the road towards Sally Gap from Roundwood GR O 17 07.
Training will be ground-to-map interpretation, and mostly not very energetic, so you will need warm clothes. You will also need at least one red pen. And please if you have any bring your own A4 plastic bag(s) for the maps
Bull Island
We will spend a short time before the event practising on sand dunes & getting used to the scale and contour interval. If you have run on Bull Island before bring along your map(s). Please let me know before the weekend what course you will run in the event.
Accommodation
Knockree hostel near Enniskerry - go up the Glencree Road, continue approx. 3 miles. Turn left at Hostel sign, continue, and then take next sharp right turn at Hostel sign. Continue for approx 1 mile until you find our hostel on right-hand side. Beds & bedding are provided.
Transport
Please let me know how & when you will arrive in Dublin, whether you need a lift to Phoenix Park, and how & when you will leave on Sunday. There should be lifts available for all from Phoenix Park for the rest of the weekend.
Food
Dinner on Saturday, and breakfast & lunch on Sunday will be provided (cereal, toast, sandwich materials). Bring your own lunch for Saturday, and any extra snacks/drinks you may need. Juniors will be responsible for making their own lunches on Sunday.
Equipment
You will need - usual orienteering gear including shoes, cagoule, compass, whistle, red pen, SI card.
Raincoat plus warm fleece, hat, gloves, spare clothes, socks & shoes.
If you need to borrow any of this equipment ask now
Cost
will be approx €30 for accommodation and food. You will also need the entry fee for the event on Sunday, probably €4 for a junior/student.
Checklist:
SI card
JHI top
Whistle
Compass
Red pen(s)
€30
Thermal
Cagoule
Hat, gloves, fleece
Saturday lunch
Bull Island map(s)
Any queries, or help wanted with lifts etc - do phone, email or text.
See you there
Ruth
