Training Opportunities

Tuesday Evening Running Sessions
BL holds running training sessions on alternate Tuesday evenings in Penrith (or sometimes further afield in summer). The run generally involves an navigational elements, but that’s optional, plus tea and chat afterwards. Sometimes the run is in the town, and sometimes in the woodland of the Beacon. There are always cut-offs for anyone who wants a shorter or slower run, so it’s suitable for almost everyone. Anyone interested in coming along can contact Julie (secretary@borderlinersorienteering.org) for more information.

Strength and Conditioning Sessions
Every Monday morning club member Christine Kiddier holds an hour-long online Strength and Conditioning class. All club members are welcome, whatever their age and fitness level. As well as having general health benefits, this type of training is particularly useful for orienteers who regularly encounter rough or uneven ground. There is also a chance before the session for a bit of general chat about the the weekend’s orienteering . If you want to take part either send an email to secretary@borderlinersorienteering.org or contact Christine directly.

Junior Coaching Sessions
BL have a number of qualified orienteering coaches who are happy to put on training sessions for enthusiastic junior members, whether novice or experienced, when the demand arise. If you are interested please contact Julie (secretary@borderlinersorienteering.org).
Over the years, we have many juniors who have been part of the North-West Junior Squad and Great Britain Talent North Squad, competing in national and international orienteering competitions.

And More…..
Over recent years BL have organised a variety of training opportunities for members including:
– First Aid courses
– Purple Pen training (Orienteering Planning Software)
– Urban Orienteering coaching
– Controllers’ course (for those wanting to become qualified controllers)
– Mapping seminars (to learn about advances in mapping software)
Look out for future session in the regular BL News emails sent to all members