CERN School of Computing 2008 25 August-5 September 2008 - Gj?vik, Norway

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Thursday 28th August 2008

Select your option before Tuesday 26th, 17:00

 

Details of Activities in Sport Afternoon All activities will start  from and will end at the Thon Hotel Option 1: Sport Either [One 5-hour sport], or [one or two 2.5-hour sports] Canoeing (level of physical difficulty 5)   5 Hours 14:00-17:00 Maximum number of participants:25 Location: Osbaken Lake (5 km from GUC campus - 20 min by car) Description: Full half-day afternoon on the Osbaken Lake. A break will be arranged n the middle of the afternoon. For discovering lake canoeing for an afternoon adventure. Required skills and health condition This is open to any participant , male and female, in reasonably good physical condition. Requires that participants are not afraid of water and of course can swim. Instructions Dressing: sport shows, soft trouser (short if warm), sport shirt, rain jacket (depending on weather) Small-size personal items (changing clothes) can be safely stored in cars (canoes are open with no waterproof containers). A warm casual change (e.g. pull over) is recommended for use after the canoeing session Participants are advised to bring a bottle of water. How it will be organized? Several instructors from the GUC canoeing club will be available to provide explanations and supervision all over the afternoon. A break will take place y the middle of the journey, where warm food will be provided What will be provided? Canoeing instructors/guides, double seated canoes and canoeing equipment, life jackets; warm food during break Transportation to and from the activity site Climbing (level of physical difficulty 4)   2.5 Hours 17:00-19:30 Maximum number of participants: 16 Location: Olympic Cavern Hall Description:  Session with climbing professors for anyone interested in discovering this sport Required skills and health condition No particular skill required. Reasonable physical conditions and walkover will allow trying more difficult  climbing paths Instructions Shoes with reasonably thin soles (like indoor  shoes) are preferable. It is preferable to wear loose clothing (loose sport shirt and trouser) How it will be organized Explanations / demonstrations by professors, practice. Session will include Two types of climbing: Real wall climbing (with top rope) Boldening (can  be done without rope) What will be provided? Instructors, ropes and climbing gear Orienteering (level of physical difficulty 3) 2.5 Hours 14:00-16:30 Maximum number of participants: no limit Location: Explanation, rehearsal and depart: Fastland area. Then, itinerary is to guess ... Description:  An introductory session to orienteering for those who would like to discover this typical Nordic sport. Required skills and health condition When done by trained people who run all over the race,, a rather demanding sport. CSC participants may either walk, alternate walk and run, or run all over the race. Instructions Dressing: walking or running clothes, sport shoes, rain jacket if uncertain weather Participants are advised to bring a bottle of water.  How it will be organized The session with be organized in two phases: Explanation, demonstration, rehearsal (about one hour) Simulated race though control points (about one hour 1/4) Participants may walk if they wish, or alternate walk and run Participants in good conditions are welcome to run over the complete race the What will be provided? Orienteering instructors/guides, orienteering material Transportation to the activity site More on Orienteering Hiking (level of physical difficulty 2 ) 2.5 Hours 14:00-16:30 Maximum number of participants: no limit Location: Forest above Gj?vik , start from Eiktune Outdoor Museum Description: Open to any participants, walk in Norwegian forest above Gj?vik. The tour will last about 2  hours in the Norwegian forests, with spectacular views on the Lake Mj?sa, Norway's biggest lake.  The tour will depart from and return to the Eiktune Outdoor Museum. Required skills and health condition Easy activity, usually less physically demanding than orienteering. Open to everyone capable of walking a couple of hours. Instructions Dressing: casual clothes, sport shoes, rain jacket if uncertain weather Participants are advised to bring a bottle of water. What will be provided? Hiking guides from the GUC outdoor activities club. Transportation to and from the activity site Sailing (level of physical difficulty 1)  2.5 Hours 17:00-19:30 Maximum number of participants: 15 Location: Lake Mj?sa, Description:  Sailing session for beginners as well as more expert sailors. For any participant , male and female, interested in discovering lake sailing. Required skills and health condition No particular skill required. Easy activity. Requires that participants are not afraid of water and of course can swim. Instructions Dressing: sport shows, soft trouser (short if warm weather), sport shirt, rain jacket (depending on weather) Small-size personal items (changing clothes) can be safely stored in cars A warm casual change (e.g. pull over) is recommended for use after the sailing session Participants may bring a bottle of water. How it will be organized Boats which can typically accommodate three people will be available, with at east one instructor per boat. Explanations will given to beginners and less expert participants What will be provided? Sailing professors and supervisors from Sailing club, boats, life jackets Transportation to and from the activity site Maps