Club Coaching weekend
Details of the accommodation, coaching sessions, evening entertainment and ‘what to bring’ for the weekend!
Travel directions
Head for Kingussie and then north on the B9152 to the village of Kincraig. In the village turn right at the War Memorial and continue for approx 1 mile crossing the River Spey with Loch Insh on your right. At the T junction after Loch Insh Watersports turn left onto the B970 to Feshie Bridge. Once over the bridge turn right just after the red phone box. Lagganlia is approx ½ mile down this road on the right. Post code: PH21 1NG
Accommodation
We are staying in four chalets. I suggest the following breakdown of people. Hillend and Caerketton are close to one another and around the main car park area.
Hillend
families MacMillan, Lilley, Lines, Peden (rooms 4 by 4 bed, 1 by 2 bed); used for main social gatherings.
Caerketton
families Shearer and Hunter (rooms 1 by 6 bed, 2 by 4 bed); used for some gatherings.
Caerketton annex
Niall & two Stramash apprentices (rooms 1 by 2 bed, 1 by 1 bed).
Sgorans
all couples except Fiona & Ross (Walker/Frost, Coons, Dale/Steuben, Partridge, Bleazard, Jordan/Oversby, Phillips, Wilding/Hunter: rooms 8 by 2 bed).
Anderson
Kincaid family, female singles (Gill, Jan, Lisa, Carol), Fiona & Ross (rooms 2 by 4 bed, 1 by 2 bed, 1 by 1 bed)
Layout of the chalets can be seen at http://www.lagganlialodges.com/pages/accommodation.html
Coaching sessions
Fiona Berrow and Ross McLennan are joining us to help with the weekend coaching.
At the moment there is still deep snow on all areas; this image of Craigellachie was taken on Thursday 4th March - and this is the lowest part of the map! Hopefully it might disappear enough to do some orienteering. It is important that everyone takes care; we do not want anyone to injure themselves early in the orienteering season.
Friday night
If possible, a briefing about the sessions for adults, including current snow level. Decisions regarding group to join. Fill in a ‘Contact/Medical details’ form (these will be shredded at the end of the weekend).
Saturday morning
approx time 10:30am to 12noon: Ellan Wood, Carrbridge for all.
Saturday afternoon
approx time 2 to 3:30pm: North Granish near Aviemore for Adults only (Juniors will be otherwise occupied by?)
Sunday morning
approx time 9:30 to 11am: Experienced adults to Craigellachie near Aviemore; less experienced adults & juniors at Lagganlia
Sunday afternoon
approx time 2 to 3:30pm: Fun events at Moor of Alvie near Kincraig for all.
Evening entertainment
Friday
arrive whenever you like. Lynne, Paul & Gill are likely to be there from 5pm onwards. If you come in to Hillend (first on left as you enter Lagganlia grounds) we can direct you to your accommodation. Either eat before you arrive or self-cater.
Friday approx 9:30pm (Hillend): adults: briefing about the coaching sessions and decide which group they would like to join.
Saturday
4:30pm (approx) (Caerketton): Junior Incentive Scheme folders - all juniors
5:30pm (approx) (Hillend): EckO AGM. Agenda and reports will be on the website from 11th March 2010 (I hope!)
7pm (Hillend): evening meal followed by ??? I think Kate is doing something; any other offers will be gratefully received.
Sunday
12 noon (approx): Soup lunch at Lagganlia
Chalets need to be cleared by 4:30pm so you can return for a shower after the Sunday afternoon training if you wish to.
What to bring
Torch per person - it can be very dark making your way between chalets!
Towels (bed linen is provided)
Cake (could everyone bring some cake/biscuits for general eating!!)
Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday)
Saturday lunch (or go to Landmark for soup/sandwich/cake)
Camera (we want lots of pictures for the website)
Lots of outdoor kit, make sure some of it is warm and waterproof
O kit – compass, SI card (if you have one)
Red pen or a pencil
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Posted on 07th Mar 10
by Lynne Walker - Secretary
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