Welsh Junior Squad
The Welsh Junior Squad offers dedicated training and competitive opportunities for young orienteers looking to develop their skills and represent Wales at a national level.
- Training Sessions: The squad meets regularly throughout the year for training sessions led by experienced coaches. These sessions focus on improving technical skills, physical fitness, and mental strategies for orienteering success.
- Summer Tour: Every other year, the squad embarks on an exciting summer tour, usually to Scandinavia. This tour provides invaluable experience competing against top international juniors and exploring new terrains.
- Key Competitions: The Welsh Junior Squad competes in two major events:
- The Junior Home Internationals, where they represent Wales against teams from England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- The Junior Inter-Regional Championships, pitting them against the best young orienteers from other regions across the UK.
Training and Competitions Calendar
| Event | Dates | What | Location | Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 11, 2024 → October 13, 2024 | junior race | Sheringham, East Anglia | ||
November 22, 2024 → November 24, 2024 | training | Lake District | Training weekend for M/W16s | |
December 20, 2024 | training | |||
August 9, 2025 → August 17, 2025 | training | Uppsala, Sweden | IF Thor’s hut provisionally booked |
Get Involved!
Find a club near you, join in on training sessions, and start orienteering today
For more information contact the squad coaches, Mark and Alice, markandalice@btinternet.com
Junior Inter-Regionals 2024
Junior Inter-Regionals 2024
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