Orienteering NSW is a sports club based in Sydney that specialises in the sport of orienteering. Orienteering is a challenging and fun sport that combines physical fitness with mental navigation skills. Participants use a specially designed orienteering map to navigate their way through a course, visiting marked check points along the way.
At Orienteering NSW, individuals of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate. The club organises weekly events across New South Wales, including urban areas, parks, schools, farmland, and forests. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or run, you can proceed at your own pace and decide if you want to compete against yourself or aim to become a world champion.
For beginners, Orienteering NSW offers resources and information to help you get started in the sport. By visiting their website, you can learn more about the basics of orienteering and find out how to enter an event. Some events allow you to register and participate on the same day, while others require pre-entry and registration through Eventor.
Exciting news for orienteering enthusiasts is the launch of the Orienteering Learning Centre (OLC), hosted on the Australian Sport Learning Centre. The OLC provides orienteering-specific courses and opportunities for individuals to enhance their knowledge and skills in the sport. Courses offered include orienteering coaching courses, community coaching essential skills, and Sport Integrity Australia courses.
The OLC will continue to expand its offerings, with future courses for orienteering instructors, event organisers, controllers, volunteers, and participants. By centralising learning resources and opportunities, Orienteering Australia aims to enhance the overall experience of individuals involved in the sport.
For more information or to sign up for the Orienteering Learning Centre, individuals can visit the Orienteering Australia website. Any questions can be directed to the Manager of Coaching Development, Brodie Nankervis, at coaching@orienteering. Asn. au.