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2021: A New O Season!

3/22/2021

 
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Message from the AOA President


We’re at the beginning of another orienteering season that, once again, will look and feel very different from what we’re used to. What’s different from last year is that we have vaccines against this COVID-19 virus and a plan to get everyone vaccinated by September, maybe sooner, so we could be looking at a series of Fall orienteering events that get us back together in the parks and forests.

The AOA completed a three-year strategic planning cycle at the end of 2020 where we focussed on creating outreach programs in new communities outside of Edmonton and Calgary. For our current three-year plan, we will be focussing on maintaining and developing the outreach programs we established in Airdrie, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House and Grande Prairie with the hope that we can create a new orienteering club in Red Deer. Full details of the new strategic plan are available for everyone to read on the AOA’s website.

The AOA AGM will be held on Wednesday 14 April starting at 6.30 pm. Official notice will be sent to all members on or before March 25 with a link to register and receive a Zoom invitation to join the meeting. This will be my last AGM as president, having reached the maximum term limit of four years. Kim Kasperski from EOOC has agreed to be nominated to take over from me as president. Kim will come back to the AOA board having already served as president around 10 years ago so will be able to get up and running very quickly.
I hope to see you in the forest soon.
David Campden

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AGMs to Start the Season

Both the AOA and Clubs start the new season with an AGM. AOA will elect their new Board on April 14, 2021. Some new faces are standing for office and some old pros are returning to take up the torch. 

FWOC

The following members were elected to the FWOC Board:

President - Tim McLaren
Treasurer - Marion Owen
Secretary - Lourdes Gutierrez-Kellam
VP Jr Dev - Charlotte MacNaughton
VP Mapping - Don Bayly
VP Technical - Marsha Fehr
VP Technology - Vital Mialeshka

AOA

The proposed slate for the 2021/22 AOA Board is:

President: Kim Kasperski
Past-President - David Campden
Treasurer - Wayne Best
Secretary - Clarence Kort
VP Mapping - vacant
VP Technical - Marsha Fehr

If you are interested in the VP Mapping position, please contact David Campden.

EOOC  Board of Directors

 
Judy Cornish - President
Karen Brownlee - Secretary
Al Nilson - Treasurer
Bobbi Menard – Junior Program
Peter Mackenzie – Junior Program and Past President
Marilyn Edmunds - Membership
Geraint Edmunds - Mapping
Greg Yarkie - Scheduling 
Robert Gilchrist – Member at Large
Stefan Duret – Member at Large
Don Riddle - Member at Large

 O Season Starters 


The Board of Directors are busy making plans for the orienteering season!  With luck, COVID restrictions will be reduced and we can orienteer again even if the format looks slightly different.  Stay on top of the news by checking your club's website frequently.
Edmonton Club (EOOC):
  • Club news
  • Independent orienteering
Calgary Club (FWOC):
  • Upcoming events
Outreach
  • Airdrie: Try orienteering
  • Red Deer: Try orienteering
Any location self-guided activities: 
  • NEIGHBOURHOOD ADVENTURE create your own google based map and route
  • SOGO@Home: for kids to keep them active at home

In-person Youth Programs


Check out the spring Outreach Programs and grab some spots. Registration open and space is limited. We are also hosting Try It events on April 10, 2021.
Airdrie and Red Deer.
SOGO programs in Calgary. Cochrane and Bragg Creek are filling up fast and the KRW programs in Edmonton will open registration soon.

Did you know?


Permanent Courses
in Red Deer

 
Red Deer has two permanent courses still being maintained according to Don Wales. Kin Canyon and Heritage Ranch maps are still in ok shape, and discussions started about the permanent courses and remapping these areas with the city.
Check them out next time you are on a road trip and going by Red Deer!
Also, we received a grant from the City of Red Deer to support our community program development. If you know anyone who wants to engage more with orienteering ask them to contact us. Our goal is to establish a club in RD.



Professional Development Opportunities


 

Leaders, Board members:

Government of Alberta - Community Development Unit
  • Free Weekly webinars:  https://www.alberta.ca/community-development-unit.aspx
    • Understanding the Non-Profit Legal Landscape
    • Roles and Responsibilities of a Non-Profit Board of Directors
    • Legal Responsibilities of a Non-Profit
    • Non-Profit Organizational Purpose and Planning
    • Financial Responsibilities of a Non-Profit
    • Risk Management for Non-Profits
    • Non-Profit Committees and How to Run Effective Meetings

Coaches:

  • Orienteering Community Coach Workshop: April 11, 2021  Calgary
  • High Five free online program
A new virtual on-demand training for sport coaches across Canada
Learn more about how to keep the game fun for your players while having a quality sport experience and earn professional development points towards your National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). 
Pre-register to get exclusive access to HIGH FIVE Sport
  • Be Fit For Life free online course:
Mindful Movement: This course teaches leaders how to deliver techniques from the Be Fit for Life Network Yoga Techniques & Zen Me resources.  


New Resources:

  • Engaging Newcomer Girls & Women: Physical Activity & Sport Handbook
  • The Coaches Resource Guide: Supporting Young Athletes Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Mainstream Setting
  • For links to more resources, check the ESC's Inclusion & Diversity webpage.

AOA website for sport-specific covid measures


Return to Sport Guidelines


AOA is following the Provincial Health authorities' measures and Orienteering Canada developed guidelines to provide a safe environment for our sports participants. The focus and expectations must be shifted away from competitive events to the opportunity to be outside, doing a sport we enjoy, respecting our collective responsibilities to health and safety, and being extra-appreciative to the officials who are creating opportunities to orienteer. Visit these webpages which contain the updated recommendations:
For organizers: Return to Sport
For participants: Safety in Orienteering


These guidelines and forms will be implemented by the organizers. Make sure to follow your activity specific instructions if you attend any activity.

 Orienteering in the News


We had a great promotional event with Sport Calgary featuring Orienteering. Over 60 people were signed up to learn more about our sport.

Big thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event: Charlotte MacNaughton, Jan-Erik Naes, Bogi Gyorfi, Clarence Kort, Jean MacNaughton, Andrew McLaren, Soma Csonka, Emma Sherwood.

Here is the link to the Sport Calgary website where you can find great resources if you want to watch it or send it to someone who wants to learn more about our sport.

 

Orienteering Memories


    
Edmonton SKI O 
       
Calgary TNT at Confederation park

Take care and see you on a map soon!


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12/21/2020

 
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Message from the AOA President


This year has been very challenging in many ways for everyone. But despite the pandemic, orienteering has been possible, albeit in modified formats and always without the socializing before and afterwards.

With a collaborative effort, the clubs and AOA were able to provide safe outdoor activities to more than 6000 participants in 2020.

I really want to thank all those volunteers who have continued to offer their time and experience to make anything happen at all. The board members in each club have had to meet more often to ensure all orienteering activities conform to the ever-changing health regulations as well as managing finances that have been hard hit by program cancellations. Coaches have had to deal with physical distancing, mask-wearing, hand sanitizing and other changes to their coaching routines. All this is added stress in an already stressful environment.

Sadly, the 2020 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships that were scheduled for last July had to be postponed. This after the organizing committee had already put in a huge amount of work to create new maps, plan and vet courses, manage registrations, acquire permits, arrange transport and accommodation – the list goes on for such a big event. Let’s hope all this work comes to fruition sometime in the not too distant future.

I want to finish by saying the Alberta Orienteering Association needs you! I have been president of the AOA for four terms and, to conform with our bylaws, cannot continue as president after the next AGM in April 2021. Apart from needing a new president, it would be beneficial to have a couple more “regular” board members, especially from Edmonton. At the moment, the AOA board has five members, of which only one is from Edmonton. The board meets once a month on-line and twice a year in person (when we were allowed!). The main duties of the board are overseeing the work of our amazing Executive Director (Bogi), managing finances, adopting relevant sport policies, coordinating an annual forest event schedule, coordinating forest mapping projects and representing orienteering to the provincial government, Orienteering Canada and other sport bodies. So if you think you can help out, please contact Bogi ([email protected]).

I wish you all a safe, healthy and active 2021.

David Campden 

What happened in 2020?

Regardless of the many challenges posed by the pandemic, the clubs and AOA were able to provide opportunities to over 6000 participants to enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment. With Orienteering Canada's support and extensive work on Covid 19 guidelines for orienteering safely, the clubs were able to return to the sport through the summer and fall.

  
Highlights:
  • Thanks to our Club's organizers for many activities in the form of online programs and individual-based GPS orienteering.
  • In-person events and kids programs ( KRW and SOGO)
  • Try it sessions
  • School and small group programs
  • 3 coaching courses and two outreach school programs in Grande Prairie
  • Thanks to Marion Owen who mentored the O100 courses (run online)
  • Thanks to our mappers ( Don Bayly and Teresa Winn ) who completed two forest maps ( Lusk Creek / Crowsnest Pass) and a couple of outreach maps.
  • Maintained our PSO ( Provincial Sport Association) grant and obtained two new grants to support clubs and outreach programs 





 
  

Spotlight 

 



In this year that challenged everyone, we thank our amazing COACHES and VOLUNTEERS for continuing to offer their time and energy to support orienteering in Alberta. Their commitment to our sport will allow us to get back on track to enjoy regular programming and events just as soon as this pandemic is over.

We are highlighting the coaching teams in this newsletter to show that it really "takes a village" to run orienteering programs. A BIG thank you to all of you for being so agile in adapting to this new challenging environment.





  
THANK YOU!
Kids Run Wild / EOOC coaches and volunteers:  
  • Dorothy Penner
  • Peter Gwinner
  • Anton Goulko
  • Drew Penner
  • Aleksey Goulko
  • Evan Penner
  • Sierra Kahrim-Goulko
  • Hannah & Gordon Hussell
  • Sarah Perritt
  • Jakob Andrews
  • Marilyn & Geraint Edmunds
  • Garry Atchison
    SOGO / FWOC coaches and volunteers:
    • Jasmine Sepandj
    • Clarence Kort 
    • Gabrielle Savard
    • Lenora Carbonetto
    • Damian Konotopetz
    • Andrew McLaren
    • Braxton Smith
    • Bridie Pryce
    • Chandra Kuran
    • Danica Marks
    • Emma Sherwood
    • Flora Csonka
    • Jane Laughton
    • Michelle Deacon
    • Rhian Sanderson
    • Shelley Brolsma
    • Soma Csonka
    • Yannick Spelier
    • Molly McVean
    • Toby Carter
    • Vera Sokolosky 
    • Dexter Chiclo 
    • Kath McLaren
    • Marsha Fehr
    • Tim Mclaren
    • Teresa Winn
    • Marion Owen
    • Kim Iandolo
    • Nicki Rehn
    • David Roberts
    AOA coaches and volunteers:
    • Bogi Gyorfi
    • Lisa Tough
    • Malin Hansen
    • Flora Csonka
    • Soma Csonka
    • David Campden

     Activities for the winter 


    New (independent) activities may arise over the winter when volunteers find themselves with time on their hands! Check the EOOC and FWOC websites on a regular basis!

    Edmonton Club (EOOC):

    • Club news
    • Independent orienteering
    Calgary Club (FWOC):
    • Upcoming events
    • TNT (Toonie Night Training)
    Any location self-guided activities: 
    • NEIGHBOURHOOD ADVENTURE create your own google based map and route
    • SOGO@Home: for kids to keep them active at home
    On-Line Orienteering Games: 
    • For those who want to test their control description knowledge: MapRunner CD Quiz
    • For those who want to develop speed in making route choice (especially in sprint orienteering): Route Choice Game ( you have to register to play but it is free)
    • For those who want to improve their ability to read contours: Contour Training
    More terrific downloadable orienteering activities from Scottish Orienteering: Countdown to Christmas

      Did you know?


      There is a new orienteering children's book written by an AOA member.
       
       

      We are so excited about this new book by Malin Hansen. (The Picture is from the 2019 AOA training camp where we met Malin and her family). Her book - Don't Get Lost! - aims to inspire children to get outside and learn how to read a map. It also teaches them what to do if they get lost, helping them build confidence in their own abilities. But most importantly, it's just a fun read! O-Store.ca and Amazon both have it in stock. 

      AOA website for sport-specific covid measures


      Return to Sport Guidelines


      AOA is following the Provincial Health authorities' measures and Orienteering Canada developed guidelines to provide a safe environment for our sports participants. The focus and expectations must be shifted away from competitive events to the opportunity to be outside, doing a sport we enjoy, respecting our collective responsibilities to health and safety, and being extra-appreciative to the officials who are creating opportunities to orienteer. Visit these webpages which contain the updated recommendations:
      For organizers: Return to Sport
      For participants: Safety in Orienteering


      These guidelines and forms will be implemented by the organizers. Make sure to follow your activity specific instructions if you attend any activity.

      Orienteering in 2020


          
          
        
        
      A pre-covid event - FWOC @ GVOC Sprint Camp!  

      Take care and see you back orietneering soon!


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      Summer Updates from the AOA Board


      Return to Sport Guidelines


      AOA is following the Orienteering Canada developed guidelines which are aligned with the Provincial Health authorities' recommendations. The focus and expectations must be shifted away from timed, competitive events to the opportunity to be outside, doing a sport we enjoy, respecting our collective responsibilities to health and safety, and being extra-appreciative to the officials who are creating opportunities to orienteer. Visit these webpages which contain all current recommendations:
      For organizers: Return to Sport
      For participants: Safety in Orienteering


      These guidelines and forms will be implemented by the organizers. Make sure to follow your activity specific instructions if you attend any activity this summer.

       Activities for summer 2020


      EOOC, FWOC and AOA have developed programs and activities within the Return to Sport Guidelines; check them out!

      Edmonton Club (EOOC):

      • Independent orienteering
      • Kids Run Wild Summer Camps
      Calgary Club (FWOC):
      • Self-guided orienteering
      • SOGO programs & Summer camps
      Any location self-guided activities: 
      • NEIGHBOURHOOD ADVENTURE
      • SOGO@Home 

      AOA Outreach
      In-person Activities


      JOIN US!
      AOA is organizing a couple of Try Orienteering activities. Everyone is welcomed; please come out if you are in the area. There will be an intermediate course for old-timers too but no SI at this time.
      • Cochrane Ranche: July 22, 2020, Wednesday 3-7 pm
      • Airdrie Nose Creek Park: July 29 or Aug 5  - permit dependent
      • Red Deer College: Date TBD-  permit dependent
      Follow our website or social media for updates.



      If you would like to see an activity in your neighbourhood to promote Orienteering please let us now: [email protected]

      Did you know?


      We had close to 10,000 kids through the school programs last year. In collaboration with the Clubs, we had over 32 schools engaged. We have many options for schools and communities:
      1. "TRY IT " Programs 
      2. Residency Programs
      3. Outdoor Adventure Community Programs
      4. Free resource guide and program management tools
      Our sessions include:
      • PHYSICAL LITERACY games,
      • Fun AGILITY stations
      • NAVIGATION & MAP READING 
      Thanks to Dorothy from Kids Run Wild, Lenora from SOGO, the AOA outreach programs & Lisa from Red Deer and of course our fantastic Volunteers and Board Committees who support this important work.
      Help us spread the word to your community that we can provide  fun, engaging outdoor programs. For more info visit our webpage or
      email us.
       
        

      Officials Challenge 

       
      Congratulations to the winner: David Roberts!
      Our thanks to everyone who submitted their courses. Thank you to Don Riddle for organizing it.

      O100 News 

       
      The O100 course is available online!
      FWOC's orienteering officials' guru, Marion O, has agreed to lead the course. Send us an email ([email protected]) or contact Marion directly ([email protected]) if you are interested in taking this course online.

      Why should you do it?
      • To feel more confident with your volunteering at club events.
      • To learn the best practices for organizing a local event, including registration, timing, and safety.
      • To understand the basics of planning courses - this is super fun!
      • To get familiar with some cool Software applications useful for course planning.
      • To become a certified O100 official - which is vital for our insurance!
      • It is free!
      • You (might) have time on your hands??

      NCCP Community Coaching Course 

       
      COMMUNITY SPORT COACH PROGRAM
      Planned for August 28, 2020, Calgary


      Community Sport Coaches usually are parents, teachers, group leaders, O-club members and youth who want to keep in touch with the sport. They are not necessarily experienced orienteers but they have a desire to contribute towards junior programs and the active sport community.

      The training program (workshop) for Community Coaches is 8 hours long and split into three segments with outdoor practical activities.
      The course will introduce participants to the coaching role, practice planning and will cover basic orienteering techniques. Be prepared to spend a couple of hours outside and have fun teaching each other. 

      After registration, you will be added to the CCA (Coaching Association of Canada) database and receive an NCCP ( National Coaching Certification Program) number. By actively participating in the workshop you will earn the Trained Community Sport Coach status.

      Email us if you are interested in joining, it's free for AOA members.


      AOA Policies 

      Your provincial Board of Directors has been hard at work updating and implementing policies to meet the Provincial Sport Organization standards. The newest set of policies is the Safe Sport Framework.  Please review it to see how it applies to your events and programs.

      These resources can also be found on the AOA website:
      • Orienteering Safety Brochure
      • Safety in Orienteering 
      • Volunteers information 
      • AOA Policies &Grants 

      Orienteering Memories


          

      Can you the name the orienteers, the year and the event?
       
          
        

      Take care and see you back orietneering soon!


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      Alberta Orienteering Association
      Box 1576 Cochrane, Alberta
      T4C 1B5 Canada

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      Spring Updates from the AOA Board


      Orienteering in a "COVID 19" Alberta


      We recognize that getting outdoors can be very beneficial for physical and mental health, both of which are very important at this time. Many of the club volunteers and staff are coming up with orienteering activities that you can do on your own while maintaining social distance. Please ensure that any outdoor activities that you do comply completely with the regulations and recommendations of your health authorities and governments. Follow the updates at the Public health orders website.
       
      Check out these self-guided activities:
      •  NEIGHBOURHOOD ADVENTURE: learn to create a map, plan your course and get outside with Google Maps. Beginners and family-friendly. Got over 8000 interactions on social media and some teachers started to use it in their online curriculum. Check it out!
      •  PARK ADVENTURE: starting in May we ware planning to set up some self-guided courses in some parks which you can complete at your own times
      • SOGO@Home : FWOC is developing great orienteering-focused activity ideas every week for all the parents and kids out there to do at home and in their neighbourhoods. There are activities for all ages. Check out the website!
      • Kids Run Wild: doing social media challenges and activities. follow them at Facebook or Instagram @kidsrunwild
      Stay safe and healthy.

      2020 AOA AGM

      April 26, 2020
      10 - 11:30am

       
      The Alberta Orienteering Association successfully hosted their on-line (video conference) AGM. 29 AOA members were able to participate and this met the quorum requirement. This meeting enabled the AOA Board to
      1. establish a new annual timing for the AGM which allows us to better align with Government timelines.  Members can expect to have the AGM in the spring going forward.  Hopefully next year we will be able to meet in person and enjoy an event at the same time.
      2. present the new AOA Safe Sport Framework;
      3. approve the obligatory reports;
      4. elect the Board of Directors for 2020;
      5. and appoint the auditors for 2020.
      Details may be found in the meeting documents, located here: https://www.orienteeringalberta.ca/agm-meetings.html

      Thank you to all those who took the time to attend.  We appreciate your participation. 
        
      Thank you to out-going Board members, Kitty J (pictured) and Beth C.  As noted by David C, both Kitty and Beth were valuable contributors to the on-going development of orienteering in Alberta.  

      Thank you to the Board members who agreed to stand for another year: David C (President), Wayne B (Treasurer), Clarence K (Secretary), Marsha F (Technical) and Andree P  (Member at Large).  If you would be interested in joining the Board, please contact Bogi at [email protected].

      O100 News 

       
      The O100 course is available online!
      This option was in the works way before the pandemic hit, but the timing could not have been more opportune. The online course will be launched on May 1st.  FWOC's orienteering officials' guru, Marion O, has agreed to lead the course. Send us an email ([email protected]) if you are interested in taking this course online.
      Why should you do it?
      • To feel more confident with your volunteering at club events.
      • To learn the best practices for organizing a local event, including registration, timing, and safety.
      • To understand the basics of planning courses - this is super fun!
      • To get familiar with some cool Software applications useful for course planning.
      • To become a certified O100 official - which is vital for our insurance!
      • It is free!
      • You (might) have time on your hands??

      Officials Challenge 

       

      Alberta Orienteering is inviting all Level O200 and O300 certified officials to participate in a course planning activity/competition.  The competition is outlined in the document attached. Thank you for Don Riddle for organizing it. Don't hesitate to join this fun activity.
      Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

      More Orienteering in the face of the pandemic!


      Orienteering Canada is also taking a leadership role in providing activities that orienteers across Canada can safely do in this current stay-home, physical distancing world. 
      • OC has been posting safe orienteering activities on their Facebook page.  Check out the daily ideas at https://www.facebook.com/orienteeringcanada/.
      • OC is also scheduling some Club Connect calls over the next month on various topics.  Our first topic was Map Reading. It was A LOT bigger than planned.  We had 297 people sign up.  About 200 people attended with many international attendees. Don't worry if you missed it; they will post the recorded sessions online so follow the OC news channels.
      • The High Performance Program of OC is also offering simulation exercises for free; these ones encourage you to get outside and run while doing the activity!  Check it out on OC's website.

      AOA Policies


      Your provincial Board of Directors has been hard at work updating and implementing policies to meet the Provincial Sport Organization standards. The newest set of policies is the Safe Sport Framework.  Please review it to see how it applies to your events and programs.

      These resources can also be found on the AOA website:
      • Orienteering Safety Brochure
      • Safety in Orienteering 
      • Volunteers information 
      • AOA Policies &Grants 

      AOA thanks our COVID 19 Front-line Workers


      Several members of AOA are working on the front-line of this pandemic in a variety of capacities: doctors, nurses, grocery store staff, mail deliverers or volunteers with Meals on Wheels, to name a few. 

      Thank you for all you do!

      We hope everyone stays safe (by practicing physical distancing, washing your hands, & not touching your face) to help ensure our and all front-line workers stay safe.

      Orienteering Memories


          

      Can you the name the orienteers, the year and the event?
       
          
        

      Take care and see you back orietneering soon!


      Copyright ©  AOA.  All rights reserved.


      Our mailing address is:
      Alberta Orienteering Association
      Box 1576 Cochrane, Alberta
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      2020 Orienteering News from the AOA Board


      Dear Orienteering Community,
      Given the state of COVID-19 in Alberta, and with confidence that most of you are doing your best to limit your contact with other people, the Alberta Orienteering Association in conjunction with our local clubs, and aligned with and the International Orienteering Federation, has decided to cancel all events until May 31st.  In addition, the 2020 Canadian Rockies Orienteering Festival (CROF) has been postponed until 2021.
       
      We recognize that getting outdoors can be very beneficial for physical and mental health, both of which are very important at this time. Many of the club volunteers and staff are coming up with orienteering activities that you can do on your own while maintaining social distance. Please ensure that any outdoor activities that you do comply completely with the regulations and recommendations of your health authorities and governments. Follow the updates at the Public health orders in AB website.
       
      Check out these activities:
      • SOGO@Home  The SOGO Adventuring Running crew are working hard to provide you with tools and ideas for your families to stay active at home
      • AOA outreach is working on positing some safe, self-guided orienteering activities onour website in April.
      Should the situation improve, we will consider reinstating events.  We will be doing our best to communicate on a regular timely basis as the situation and our plan evolves. Follow our website and social media for updates.

      Stay safe and healthy.

      Other orienteering news:

      • April 26, 2020 - the new date for the AOA AGM  via online conferencing
      • Albertans on the World Stage
      • AOA Grant for Alberta HPP Athletes
      • SafeSport Framework 
      • Orienteering Events
      • Orienteering Fun 

      2020 AOA AGM

      April 26, 2020
      10 - 11:30am

      Join us via online conferencing at the new AOA AGM. Help us plan for the future as we set the 2020 priorities for orienteering in Alberta.  Please register on our website. If you have any new business to be added to the agenda, please contact the Executive Director ([email protected]) before April 16.

      Register for the AGM

      Albertans on the High Performance Program
      of Orienteering Canada


      Congratulations to the 2020 Albertan members of Orienteering Canada's High Performance Program, including new Junior members Robyn A, Andrew M and Ewan W and our senior elite athletes: Damian K, Jan Erik N, Emma S, Michael S and Michael K.
       
        
          

      Members of Canada's HPP program are eligible to compete for Canada at world events such as the Junior World Orienteering Championships and the World Orienteering Championships. Unfortunately, most of the major events have been cancelled for 2020, but we are looking forward to next year's success stories.
       

      AOA HPP Athlete Grant

      The AOA is happy to support its HPP athletes through a financial grant. HPP members can apply for the grant every year they are a member of Orienteering Canada's HPP.  Certain criteria must be met to apply.  Check out the obligations so that you can fulfill them throughout the year.  Apply for the grant by December 1 each year.
      Information about the AOA grants can be found on our website.

      AOA Policies


      Your provincial Board of Directors has been hard at work updating and implementing policies to meet the Provincial Sport Organization standards. The newest set of policies is the SafeSport Framework.  Please review it to see how it applies to your events and programs.

      These resources can also be found on the AOA website:
      • Orienteering Safety Brochure
      • Safety in Orienteering 
      • Volunteers information 
      • AOA Policies &Grants 
      AOA recommends carrying Bear Spray in the forest! Knowing how to avoid an encounter with a bear (and other wildlife) is the best way to enjoy the Alberta forests, safely. Refreshing your understanding is always a great choice: visit the Safety in Orienteering web page (above) before heading out.

      Postponement of Upcoming Events


      Postponement of the  2020 CROF until 2021

       

      With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and, in line with other sporting events, the 2020 Canadian Rockies Orienteering Festival (CROF), including
      1. the 2020 Canadian Orienteering Championships (COCs),
      2. the 2020 Western Canadian Orienteering Championships (WCOCs),
      3. Crowsnest Barebones events, and
      4. the 2020 Sass Peepre National Training Junior Camp,
      have been postponed until 2021.

      Read the full ANNOUNCEMENT here.

      Orienteering Events

      • All scheduled events are suspended until May 31st. (This date will be revised according to any new government recommendations).
      • We are optimistic that some low key summer events may be able to proceed
      • Tentative Alberta Orienteering Championship: September 19-20, 2020 organized by EOOC.
      • The second annual Alberta Compass Series will be revised or postponed after we establish a new events schedule for the summer and fall. Details on the AOA website.

      Arm-Chair Orienteering Events!

      Orienteering Canada has been posting orienteering activities you can do while safely staying home!  Armchair O is a great way to keep your orienteering brain working:)  Check out the daily ideas at https://www.facebook.com/orienteeringcanada/.

      The current one is a tough logic puzzle from Scottish Orienteering.  Here is the link to SO  puzzles page: https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/resources/puzzles-and-challenges/?fbclid=IwAR18SbrRIr-hQFg422--wvAJSpm723rxr-WnffiMGuwLXiQa9oE0YSrW5Zw
       

      Orienteering fun memories:


         
                                  EOOC Skate-O                     The Goat Winners
                                                White Earth fun            WCOCs pre-race relaxation
        
                AOCs Saturday singalong             

      Take care and see you back orietneering soon!


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      T4C 1B5 Canada

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      EARLY BIRD gets the......best deal! 
      The best price sign up is ending May 31st, Friday night!
      IT IS TIME to sign up for the next ADVENTURE. The Long weekend camping is coming up so add some great Orienteering to it and come on out to Sandy McNabb PP. Enjoy orienteering on terrific terrain and some fun socializing with your orienteering friends new and old. All levels are welcome from brand new to advanced. Did I mention the FREE BBQ and camping subsidy?
      Register here.
       

      Junior Programs- Summer Camps


      Kids Run Wild in Edmonton offers Summer Camps again this year: Camp dates are July 15 - 19 & August 12 - 16   Registration for July & August is open already.

      Safety in Orienteering


      Safety in Orienteering- Check out our new Brochure
      For more details visit our webpage to help you understand more about managing risks related to orienteering activities.

      Be Bear Aware & Wildsmart


       

      AOA RECOMMENDS carrying Bear Spray in the forest!
      Knowing how to avoid an encounter with a bear (and other wildlife) is the best way to enjoy the Alberta forests, safely. Refreshing your understanding is always a great choice: visit the Safety in Orienteering webpage before heading out.

      Upcoming Events


      Please support these events by attending and don't forget to register for the Alberta Compass Series
      • June 29- 30 - Alberta Orienteering Championships is organized by FWOC this year at Sandy McNabb Provincial Park
      • July 25-28 - Canadian Championships COC in QC. If you are thinking about a great summer vacation destination don't hesitate to add this to your list.
      • September 6-7-8 - KOOTENAY O-FEST  Westerns and BCOC in Kimberly
      • September 28 - EOOC B forest event Redwater Natural Area 
      •  November 9-10 - AOA  AGM at Deer Valley Meadows.
       For a full list of upcoming events, you can always visit our website EVENTS page.

      Thank You EOOC for the great spring camp!


      Thank you so much for organizing and hosting the 2019 Alberta Spring Camp. We had an excellent time.
      Dorothy, Marylin and Geraint, Peter and Drew,
      Thank you for being there on a 24-hour shift, doing everything to make us feel comfortable. From meal prep, cooking, activities, SI timing, etc.… I can’t imagine how you got everything lined up so well. You are super hosts for sure!
      Event crew,
      Thanks to Chris for delivering us food, water and packs while enduring a toasty bike ride which did not seem like a joyride. Greg, Tom and Garry thank you so much for spending extra time hanging controls.
      Svoboda family,
      Thank you for hosting and driving the Danish coaches to the camp. I am sure that everyone had loads of takeaways and great learning experiences with them. From the kids' comments, they sure enjoyed being coached by Jeppe and Astrid and experiencing the extended orienteering community.
       Thank you for going above and beyond to provide a great camp experience and helping to form the future generation of orienteering enthusiasts.
       
       

      Alberta Compass Series


      You can still sign up, it's free!

      Format:
      The AB Compass Series will include 5  forest events per season. 
      Participants register in the category appropriate for them and complete the associated course at each event to collect points.​​
      Results and Award:
      After each event, the aggregate points will be calculated and posted on the AOA webpage.
      The year-end athlete recognition and awards will be given out at the AOA AGM.
      There will be one nice draw prize for all registered participants who completed a minimum of four races
      Click on the image for details and free registration.


      HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT THE ALBERTA CHAMPS!

       
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      Our mailing address is:
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      Box 1576 Cochrane, Alberta
      T4C 1B5 Canada

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