Multiple JWOC and WOC representative Tracy Marsh represented orienteering on a panel of elite female athletes inspiring young girls to take up and remain in sport at Marrickville on Wednesday.
Tracy (pictured with microphone) was joined by current Australian reps in softball, lacrosse and rugby league to educate 120 teenagers from four schools as part of the Girls Get Active program.
Each of the 4 gave some background of their sport and outlined training, setbacks and highs of their careers.
The schoolgirls then participated in some brief clinics of softball, soccer, lacrosse and orienteering where they did a quick 20-minute score course around Mackey Park.
Many of the girls didn't realise orienteering 'was even a sport' but took to the challenge with gusto.
ONSW thanks SportNSW and Inner West Council for the invitation and looks forward to further involvement in this great initiative.
