Interview with Clive Wilkinson, Head Coach at Suffolk Orienteering Club

Tim Herod (TH): “Hi Clive, how long have you been involved with the club?”

Clive Wilkinson (CW): “I have been with the club since 2004 over 13 years ago and have actively been involved ever since.”

TH: “When was the Shadowing concept first introduced and was it your initiative or the clubs?”

CW: “The shadowing initiative was introduced last summer as a first attempt and we have run it throughout the summer of 2017 with a few coaches involved and at the lower level events that the club has organised. The idea was introduced by myself and the club have taken it on board. I am sure it will prove to be a successful way of helping new people in the sport.”

TH: “How many events per year do you offer the shadowing?”

CW: “We have run 4-5 events this year during the summer series targeting areas such as Haughley Park last year in October.”

TH: “Who are the main recipients for the shadowing?”

CW: “We introduced the shadowing for beginners as part of a scheme to welcome newcomers and less experienced members of the club so that we can help if needed out on the course but also in giving feedback at the end of the run. This will hopefully lead to return visits to the club and help develop the skills of the orienteers.”