Schools Orienteering

The following events are open to all affiliated Primary & Secondary level schools in Ireland (combined affiliation fees to the above Associations €5 per school Sept 2007 to August 2008). Start times 10am to 1pm & Closing Time 2 pm. All schools must be currently affiliated to CSOA / MSOA / ISOA prior to the events, otherwise they will be classified as non-competitive and will not qualify for any titles or trophies. All perpetual trophies to be returned on the morning of the championships. Pairs and more are classified as non-competitive. All cheques payable to Schools Orienteering Association.

Additional Information.................

WHAT TO BRING
Students should bring a red biro, clear plastic bag (A4 size or larger in order to protect the map) and a change of clothes. No food or drinks allowed out on the course. If food is brought make sure you take home all litter. Smoking is not allowed. Interference with Controls will automatically result in disqualification.

GENERAL
Schools are expected to provide adequate supervision for their own pupils and advise them regarding their obligations towards the Country Code.  Under the Health & Safety Act and Child Safety Acts, the participating schools should be aware that the onus is on the school (and the teachers in charge of the participating students) for the responsibility of its students while out at the orienteering competitions. At least two teachers should accompany the school to the event and one of them should go around the course in the wood on patrol.
This could also be used as an instruction exercise.
Schools must be affiliated (€5 annual affiliation fee) and Teacher-in-charge must sign affiliation form.
Click on this link for a Schools Orienteering Association Membership form

The above events will contribute towards the new Junior Cert. Geography Course (Map-reading skills, etc)
and the PE Course Transition Year Programme.

Orienteering is an adventure sport and can be dangerous. Students take part at their own risk.
Please ensure that your students are covered by your School Insurance policy for the day.

Members of CSOA are available to introduce Orienteering to Schools as well as the making of
simple B&W or coloured orienteering maps of school grounds and nearby parks, & woods.

Orienteering videos available for a maximum of 14 days from CSOA secretary.

MAPS: Blank maps, control cards, control description sheets, and master maps available one week in advance from Sean Cotter.

CORK CITY COUNCIL'S PERMANENT ORIENTEERING COURSES

Cork City Council in conjunction with Cork Schools Orienteering Association & Bishopstown Orienteering Club has set up six permanent orienteering courses in Cork City at The Glen Amenity Park, Clashduv Park, Murphy’s Farm,
The Marina Park, Tory Top Park, Beaumont Park and Lee Fields / Curraheen River.

Maps and instruction sheets can be obtained from SC or from Eucharia Savage, Sports and Community Facilities Development Officer, Cork City Council's Recreation, Amenity & Culture Department, Cork City Hall  (Tel 021- 4924741).

LEAVE NO TRACE
Seven Principles of Outdoor Ethics:
1.        Plan ahead and prepare 2.        Be considerate of others      3.        Respect farm animals and wildlife
4.        Travel and camp on durable ground  5.        Leave what you find   6.        Dispose of waste properly
7.        Minimise the effects of fire

Dave O'Brien, Donal Warren, Kathy Kirwan, Deirdre ni Challanain, Lorraine Counihan, Mary O'Keeffe-Jones, Annemarie Lucey & Sean Cotter CONTACT: Sean Cotter, 45 Rossbrook, Model Farm Road, Cork City, 021-4546194, E-Mail =

Irish Schools Orienteering Association: Con Moynihan (President of PE Association of Ireland & Regional Development Officer with Junior Cycle Physical Education Support Service), Connacht Schools Rep (Kevin O'Callaghan), Leinster Schools Rep (Mary Healy), Ulster / NI Schools Rep (Gordon Stephens or A.N. Other), Munster Schools Rep (Dave O'Brien) & Sean Cotter.   CONTACT: Sean Cotter, 45 Rossbrook, Model Farm Road, Cork City, 021-4546194, E-Mail =

EXTRA INTRODUCTORY or COMPETITION EVENTS  Thursdays in April , May & June, morning, afternoon or evening by appointment (Sean Cotter at 021-4546194)

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