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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 21, 2024 | training | Headless Hill, Forest of Dean | ||
January 11, 2025 → January 12, 2025 | trainingrace | Forest of Dean | Saturday training with overnight stay in Soudley village hall and BOK event on Sunday | |
February 8, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Selection race for JROS Stockholm camp only | ||
February 27, 2025 → March 2, 2025 | trainingrace | Capel Curig | Including Cwpan y Ddraig and the Welsh Champs, staying in Canolfan Gymunedol Capel Curig | |
March 9, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Great Ridge nr Salisbury | ||
March 15, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Holmbush and Buchan Country Park nr Crawley | ||
March 16, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Selection race for JROS Stockholm camp, JWOC and EYOC | ||
March 22, 2025 | training | ? Kenfig | Day before the Pembrey Welsh League | |
April 12, 2025 | training | Heads of the Valleys | Day before SWOC Welsh League | |
April 18, 2025 → April 21, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Sheffield | ||
May 3, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Barry Buddon, Carnoustie | ||
May 10, 2025 | JROS or GB selection race | Grizedale Forest, Lake District | ||
June 1, 2025 | training | Pen Rhiw Wen | Day after SWOC Welsh League | |
August 9, 2025 → August 17, 2025 | training | Uppsala, Sweden | IF Thor’s hut provisionally booked | |
September 27, 2025 → September 28, 2025 | junior race | North West England | ||
October 11, 2025 → October 12, 2025 | junior race | South Wales |
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
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