Training Log Archive: barb

Heading to Danehy for course setting for 11/1.

Setting controls for this morning's 5th grade field trip to Fresh Pond. It is my second time with them (first was a white course in the school yard), and they have been learning orienteering skills with their teachers during school.
The format for this is my traditional landmark + team control layout: Teams each have "private" controls (flagging tape with envelopes, with puzzles piece in each envelope). The landmark controls are on trail intersections, regular punch controls. Teams planned ahead in class what route they will take. The 28-piece puzzle says something like "Today was a success because you learned orienteering, worked well in teams, and helped each other have fun!"

I talked with the group about interacting with the other people in the park. That will be a theme this afternoon with the Amigos school as well.

One kid is obviously special needs; not sure the label/diagnosis, probably mild Down syndrome. He comes forward and talks and touches my things - map, backpack, etc. I do not find it annoying at all, because it is always on or close to the topic. Just another thing to pay attention to while interacting with the whole group.

It is a beautiful, cool, clear, very windy day. I showed the group a sunny spot out of the wind on the far side of the building in case they need to warm up at some point.

I have a bruised hip and a couple abrasians from a fall at Harriman ystrday. Isak has pain just above his knee and we're trying to figure out if he should see a medical professional. His xc coach is not going to be happy.

C • Knee pain 5

part of the Highlander.

HL - Splits