Orienteering NSW - Uringa training course starts on Sunday

Uringa training course starts on Sunday

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 October 2014 07:52

Uringa are putting on a "Learn to Navigate" 4-week course in the eastern suburbs, starting this Sunday (November 2).

This beginners course gives you all the tools to get out and orienteer! Over 4 weeks Michele Dawson (Australian junior rep) and Lawrence Jones (NSW Schools Squad member) will introduce you to the techniques to make your navigation secure.

Sessions and course materials include:

Map reading
Introduction to key orienteering techniques
How to read contours and navigate efficiently
Key elements of good route choice
How to use a compass at speed

Cost is $75 for individuals, $99 for families - with discounts for ONSW members. Can’t come to the whole course but want some top quality coaching? You can book in for a single session.

Details and bookings are at www.trybooking.com/108580

Each session runs from 2-4pm, after which you have time to get to the Southern Sydney Summer Series event that day to put your theory into practice. The first two weeks are at Centennial Park.