We are pleased to announce details of the 2019 British Orienteering Coaching Conference featuring keynote speaker Emil Wingstedt.
Taking place at the University of Nottingham over the weekend of 12th and 13th January, the conference will feature a range of workshops and physical exercises aimed at supporting you in your coaching.
Emil Wingstedt is current Halden SK coach who has worked with the GB squad on a number of occasions and his input has been incredibly valuable. He won the 2005 and 2006 Sprint World Orienteering Championships and finished third on the long distance in 2003. He is Relay World Champion from 2003 with the Swedish team, as well as having a silver medal from 2007, and bronze medals from 2004 and 2006.
The conference is a great opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and peers from across the sport and you are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.
The University of Nottingham, Humanities Building, Beeston Lane NG7 2QL
Accommodation is not provided.
Book before 18th November to get the early bird price of £65 for both days or one day for just £35.
Prices after that date will be £70 for both days and £38 for one day.
All bookings must be made by 23rd December.
Saturday 12th January |
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Timings |
Session |
Presenter |
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9.00 |
10.00 |
Exercise at Parkrun – various venues in & around Nottingham |
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10.30 |
11.00 |
Registration & coffee |
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11.00 |
11.05 |
Welcome & Introduction |
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11.05 |
12.00 |
Keynote Speech: Coaching for Sprint Orienteering Emil Wingstedt won the 2005 & 2006 Sprint World Championships and has been helping to coach the GBR squad |
Emil Wingstedt (Halden SK) |
12.00 |
13.15 |
Coaching for Sprint Orienteering: Practical Examples of exercises to use with your clubs/squads which Anthony & Paul have used in their coaching |
Anthony Squire (NOC) & Paul Taylor (SYO) |
13.15 |
14.00 |
Lunch |
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14.00 |
15.00 |
Coaching for Sprint Orienteering: Discussion & Feedback following the practical session |
Emil Wingstedt, Anthony Squire & Paul Taylor |
15.00 |
16.00 |
Physical Literacy This is about developing the young orienteer into an athlete |
Hamish Willis (PFO) |
16.00 |
16.30 |
Tea |
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16.30 |
17.00 |
Coaching Training Update |
Hilary Palmer (NOC) |
17.00 |
18.00 |
Association Coaching Reps Meeting |
Helen Baxter (LVO) |
Sunday 13th January |
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Timings |
Session |
Presenter |
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09.00 |
12.00 |
Workshop 1: Safety for Coaches working in Level D Terrain (remote and/or exposed areas) Attendance at this workshop is essential for coaches* to be covered by the British Orienteering insurance when working in this terrain. |
Iain Embrey (SROC) |
09.00 |
12.00 |
Workshop 2: Planning the Athlete’s Season: Steps to Success Paul is the Talent Squad Head Coach and Mark is the Talent Squad Technical Coach and EUOC Performance Coach This workshop will be of interest to coaches and parents who are coaching & supporting junior orienteers as well as club coaches working with adults. |
Paul Murgatroyd (LOG) & Mark Nixon (FVO) |
10.30 |
10.45 |
Coffee during the workshops |
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12.00 |
13.00 |
Physical Literacy Pt 2: Practical including Strength & Conditioning using resistance bands |
Hamish Willis (PFO) |
13.00 |
13.45 |
Conference close, Lunch & depart |
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13.45 |
14.00 |
Meeting for all Teaching Orienteering tutors on changes to Teaching Orienteering training |
Pauline Olivant (NOC) |
14.00 |
16.00 |
Meeting for all Coach Educators/ Assessors/ Internal Verifiers & potential staff: orientation and standardisation for coach training courses. |
Pat Mee (MDOC) & Hilary Palmer (NOC) |
* Coaches with UKCCL3 and British Orienteering Level 4 (Regional Coach) and Level 5 (National Coach) are not required to have attended this workshop to maintain the licence to coach on Level D terrain. All other coaches are required to have attended this workshop once.