The United States Military Academy Orienteering Club
will host its 6th Annual Orienteering Skills Workshop
16-18 April 2010

NEWS

• (3/29/10) Added a chili cook-off to Saturday night and a "Frequently Asked Questions" section.
• (2/3/10) Updated the waiver form.

• (1/6/10) Updated website with new schedule and rules as well as registration information and registration and waiver forms.

Contacts

• Workshop Director: Kevin Culberg
• Workshop Assistant Director: Nolan Miles
• Event Officer in Change MAJ Sara Hallberg
• Team Officer in Charge: COL Mike Hendricks

• Pictures from the 2007 Orienteering Skills Workshop

• Pictures from the 2008 Orienteering Skills Workshop

Registration & Cost:

• Cost: The cost per participants for the weekend is $25.00.  Cost for leaders and non-participants is $5.00.

• Registration: Registration forms must be completed and sent on or before April 2, 2010.  Changes and cancellations are permited until April 9, 2010.  Complete the form, print, and mail with payment to: CDT Kevin Culberg, P.O. Box 0907, West Point, NY 10997.  Make the check payable to “Cadet Activities Fund.”  After April 9, 2010, refunds and changes will be considered on an individual basis.

Registration Form

• Waivers: All participants and leaders must have a valid waiver form prior to the start of the workshop.  For participants younger than 18, the waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Waiver Form - Updated 03 Feb 2010

Key Information:

Tentative Schedule And Rules

Directions

• Packing List: Participants must be prepared for this weekend.  The weather over the past few years has been both extremely cold and rainy.  Dry clothes are a must, and Troop leaders must stress the importance of having enough clothes, as training will continue in rain or shine.  It is also recommended that Scouts bring separate clothes for training, as orienteering is run over various terrain features (including water, mud, etc).  All participants must be prepared with pens, pencils, a notebook, and a compass.  It is not necessary for Scouts to purchase a special or professional compass as lensatic or base plate compasses will work fine.  These training items are a must for the weekend's activities.

• Camping: Barracks will not be available to scouts as they have been in years past.  However, camping will be available at Camp Buckner on an open field used as a helicopter landing zone.  Port-a-Potties will also be provided.  Open fires are not currently allowed on the camp grounds, but that may change.  Again, we stress that you be prepared for wet and windy weather.
• Meals: Meals must be provided and prepared by each individual Group. It is requested that lunches be packed due to time constraints.  There will be flat areas where Troops can prepare food.  Also, if grills/stoves are used, each Troop is responsible for having a Fire Extinguisher with them.  This cannot be stressed enough and throughout the weekend, cadets will be spot checking each Troop. 

**A Chili cook-off will be hosted on Saturday night.  Any individuals or groups may enter their chili to be tested and judged by cadets.  Participation is voluntary, but highly encouraged!

• Awards: Awards will be given to the group with the fastest time on each course and to the troop with the overall fastest times for the weekend.

• Frequently Asked Questions:
  How is cell phone coverage at Camp Buckner?
  Cell phone coverage is rather poor so it is recommended that leaders take that into account when making plans for the weekend.
  
  Should the waivers be mailed or brought to the event?
  Either option is fine.  However, it is probably more convenient to bring the completed waivers to the event and turn them in when arriving.
  
  Is camping mandatory?
  Camping is not mandatory to participate in the Workshop activities.  Due to the schedule starting early and ending later it is most often easiest for groups to camp in the area provided.
  
  How will the classes be conducted?
  Each group will be paired up with a cadet instructor.  This cadet will stay with you during all of the classroom exercises and will cover the full curriculum that will be taught over the course of the weekend.  Classes range from simple lecture style to hands-on with participants measuring pace and identifying features on a course walkthrough.
  
  What is the minimum age?
  There is no minimum age.  However, younger participants should have appropriate adult supervision while participating in the weekend activities.