Junior Program
The Yukon Orienteering Association has a Junior Program for ages 8-14. Participants are divided into groups based on age and experience. There are practices every second Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 at which participants learn and perfect map and compass skills. In addition, fees include entry to the Yukon Orienteering Association's regular Wednesday night meets held on alternate Wednesdays to the practices. So program participants have the opportunity to orienteer every Wednesday night from May to September.
Registration
Date: April 28
Time: 5:30pm (followed by first practice at 6:00pm)
Location: Cross Country Ski Club Wax Room at Mt. McIntyre Rec Centre
Cost: $40 (+ $20 Junior Membership or Family Membership)
Contact: Lorna Hutchinson (867) 633-2956
2010 Junior Program Schedule
Every Wednesday 6:00-7:00| Date |
Event / Practice | Map | Meeting Point |
| April 28 | Registration(5:30)/Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| May 5 | Event | Riverdale | Selkirk School |
| May 12 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| May 19 | Event | Long Lake | TBA |
| May 26 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| June 2 | Event-YC sprint | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| June 9 | Event-YC middle | MacPherson | TBA |
| June 16 | Event-YC long | Mt. McIntyre | TBA |
| June 23 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| June 30 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| July 7 | Event | TBA | TBA |
| July 14 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| July 21 | Event | Yukon College | College |
| July 28 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| August 4 | Event | Chadburn Lake | Canyon City parking lot |
| August 11 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| August 18 | Event | Golden Horn | TBA |
| August 25 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| September 1 | Event | Yukon College | Playground at Tamarack, Porter Creek |
| September 8 | Practice | Mt. McIntyre | Ski Club Wax Room |
| September 15 | Event | Grey Mountain-Magnusson | Biathlon Ski Trails (Grey Mountain Road) |
Check the Calendar of Events for more information on the meets.
Groups
White Group
This group is for beginners who have no previous knowledge of orienteering. It is the typical skill level of 8-12 year-olds. The emphasis is on gaining the basics in a fun, safe and supportive way. Please note that participants under 10 require an adult to go with them. Older beginners may start at this level and then move to their age group once they have gained the basics.Yellow Group
This group is for participants from 10-14 who already have significant experience and have mastered the skills of the White Group and want to be challenged.Yukon Orienteering Team
Participants may progress from the Junior Program to the Yukon Orienteering Team. YOT has the following groups which have been included to show the progression
Orange Group
This group is for 13-14 year-olds. The aim is to give participants the skills to complete an intermediate course. A greater number of practices provide emphasis on more advanced skills and an introduction to physical training.Red Group
This group is for 15-20 year-olds. The focus is on being able to complete advanced courses. Participants are competitive. There are a more opportunities to practice technical skills and physical training for racing.
