Coaching and Training Squads

Orienteering Queensland has four Athlete Development squads to cater for Junior and Senior members who are interested in competitive orienteering. They are structured to cater for the needs of various ages, and receive financial support from Orienteering Queensland. Certain criteria and expectations of members are summarised below. If you would like more information, please contact the relevant Squad Manager or the State Director of Coaching, Email Fiona Calabro  Ph 33432780.

ULTRA MINI CYCLONES (9-11 years)  Brochure

Entry Criteria:

• Juniors aged 9-11 years may enter the program
• Family joins Orienteering Queensland
• Parents must be prepared to support the program by ensuring their child has suitable orienteering equipment
• Regular attendance at nominated events

Support:

• Shirt & personalised training folder supplied
• Regular coaching days: basic briefing to establish good habits, orienteering practice and debriefing, and other training activities with an element of fun

Manager: Jen Woods Ph 3341 625   Coach: Su Yan Tay Ph 3871 2397  

MINI CYCLONES (12-14 years) Brochure
Entry Criteria:

• 12y Green course unassisted
• 13y Orange course unassisted
• 14y Orange course well, some red courses
• Family joins Orienteering Queensland
• Committed to technical improvement
• Regular attendance at events and Orienteering Queensland coaching sessions

Support:

• Free 2-3 day training camp with one parent.
• Shirt supplied
• Some financial assistance for travel to Badge events
• Orienteering Queensland coaching days at no cost

JUNIOR CYCLONES (15-18 years)

Entry Criteria:

• Ready to compete at Red course level
• Orienteering Queensland membership
• Committed to regular physical and technical training
• Attendance at Badge and OY events where possible
• Attend annual junior camp at own cost
• Has a nominated coach or mentor

Support:

• Shirt supplied at discounted price
• Orienteering Queensland Coaching days at no cost
• Financial assistance to selected representatives
• Orienteering Queensland subsidises annual junior camp

Manager: Joan Sheldon Ph 5463 4559, Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

CYCLONES SQUAD (18-35 years)

Entry Criteria:

• Must qualify to run in National Junior and Senior Elite races or
• Be able to run Red 1 or Red 2 courses
• Orienteering Queensland Membership
• Competing regularly and attending squad training unless prohibited by work/study commitments or location
• Has regular contact with squad coach

Support:

• Limited financial support for squad training
• Orienteering Queensland coaching days at subsidised cost (adults), free for juniors
• Financial support for those selected to represent Cyclones at NOL events

Manager: Wendy Read Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

VETERANS TRAINING GROUP (35+)

Entry criteria:

• Any veteran who wishes to train for competition at State or national level
• Orienteering Queensland membership

Support:

• All activities self-funded except for subsidised coaching sessions

INTERESTED?
Email Enquiries to Fiona Calabro or phone 33432780