
Czechia 2025
The camp is aimed at M/W16’s born in 2009. The size of the camp is expected to be around 18 athletes.
The camp will run from 16th August – 25th August.
Selections policy now available
Generic information about Czechia
Location
The Czechia training camp is based at Potkávárna u Havrana (https://www.potkavarnauhavrana.cz/?lang=en). This is in the Jizera mountains near Liberec in the north of the Czechia. You can walk straight out of the door onto orienteering maps in all directions. It is in the same region as the World Orienteering Championships 2021.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in en-suite hostel style rooms varying between 4 and 9 people per room. The accommodation also provides all catering and any specific dietary needs can be catered for. The accommodation is surrounded by forest and also has two llamas living in an enclosure right outside. Athletes will be expected to assist with minor chores during the camp.
Background
This was a new camp in 2022, initiated to ensure enough camps are still available to juniors after the loss of another British Orienteering junior camp. It should be a bridge between the UK-based camps for younger juniors and the Scandinavian camps for older juniors. It was started by Ben Windsor who has family links with the Czechia and the owners of the accommodation.
Terrain
There are two major types of terrain nearby. Straight out of the door is the more vague and physically tough mountain terrain as used for the middle distance race in WOC 2021. The second is spectacular “rock city” terrain with huge sandstone rock pillars and mini-mazes between crags, which is less than an hour’s drive and similar to terrain used for the WOC 2021 long race.
Attendees
The camp is aimed at M/W16s who have achieved the required standard in the nominated selection races (See Czechia Selection criteria). The size of the camp can vary based on how many people meet the selection criteria, but this is expected to be around 16-20 athletes. In support of the camp there is a Tour Manager (TM) who has responsibility for such things as travel, accommodation, food etc. The TM is supported by a Lead Coach. The Lead Coach has a team of around 8 coaches.
Selection Policy
Date
The camp will run from 16th August – 25th August
Eligibility
The camp is for M/W16’s born in 2009.
Numbers
The camp will be for around 18 athletes, the final number being determined by the Selectors and the Team Manager.
Nominations
All of the 12 British Orienteering Regional Associations may nominate M/W 16 athletes, as defined above, who are of the standard and would benefit from the tour. Nominations should include any relevant information including any illness or injury which could influence performance at or attendance at the selection races. (Attendance at 3 selection races is desirable)
Nomination papers may be sent at any time, preferably as soon as possible, to the Secretary of JROS, Carol Lovegrove by Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Nomination papers can be downloaded here
Appeals over selections should be addressed to JROS Chair in the first instance, NOT to the selectors
Criteria
Juniors wishing to be selected are expected to achieve a good silver (winner + 35%) at three of the selection races:-
British Middle Distance 2025 (15th March)
JK Middle Distance (Day 2) 2025 (19th April)
JK Long Distance (Day 3) 2025 (20th April)
Scottish Championship 2025 (3rd May)
British Championship 2025 (10th May)
The Czechia camp selectors
The camp athletes will be selected by Susan Marsden (Chair), Pauline Olivant and Sue Roome.
Unable to compete at a selection race?
All cases of illness or injury as well as any family commitments which may affect an athlete’s ability to compete in one or more of the above selection races should be notified in writing to the athletes Regional Squad coordinator prior to the running of that race, clearly explaining the reasons for their failure to compete. The Regional Squad Coordinator will make the Selectors aware of such notifications.