Multiple JWOC representative Nicola Blatchford represented orienteering on a panel of elite female athletes inspiring young girls to take up and remain in sport today.
Nicola (centre of pic) was joined by Australian reps in rugby, basketball, hockey and goalball to chat to 80 teenagers as part of the Girls Get Active program, held in Sydney.
Each of the 5 gave some background of their sport and outlined training, setbacks and highs of their careers. The schoolgirls participated in some brief clinics of rugby union, hockey, AFL and goalball before doing a quick 20-minute score course around Blackman Park.
Many of the girls didn't realise orienteering 'was even a sport' but took to the challenge with gusto.
ONSW thanks SportNSW and Lane Cove Council for the invitation and looks forward to further involvement in this great initiative.
