Our annual women's coaching weekend was another huge success, with lots of newcomers gaining confidence and skills in a bush environment.
Here's just a small slice of the great feedback: "Lots of fun learning some of the deeper details of bush navigation. Super-experienced coaches to learn from. Plus it was a lovely group of inclusive, encouraging, enthusiastic women. I learned a bunch of new things and felt satisfactorily rugged from a day in the bush!"
And here's newcomer Callie: "It was great learning from and being encouraged by skilled female orienteers. My goal was to learn how to use my compass so that I don't get lost in the bush, but I got so much more than that from the weekend. I learnt a range of navigation tips, was challenged and gained confidence. I'm now looking forward to my club's upcoming bush series instead of fearing it. With the coaches' encouragement I now have the courage to have a go at a state or overseas event."
Thanks to organiser Barbara Hill, her team at Bold Horizons and the awesome bunch of coaches who helped out - Martina, Toni, Reni, Paula and Tracy. Thanks too to the ladies who participated.
"We really pushed you along in some challenging terrain yesterday but every single lady took on the challenge and excelled," said Barbara.
The quote of the weekend: "Mum, I'm SO PROUD of you!"
The next coaching weekend is for all comers, on May 8-9, also in the Southern Highlands. Details here.
