Orienteering NSW is very keen to increase the number of coaches in its ranks and invites interested parties to attend a national conference in Canberra from January 24-25.
The conference is for everyone - from new coaches seeking a Level 1 accreditation to experienced mentors looking to renew their status or move up a level.
As orienteering continues to grow in NSW - and with schools participation at an all-time high - having more coaches will help clubs produce better performances at all levels.
ONSW strongly encourages each NSW club to have at least one accredited coach in their membership.
To encourage members to attend the Canberra conference, ONSW will make funding available to assist them. The level of funding (covering accommodation and transport costs) will depend on final numbers attending from NSW and the transport arrangements.
Read here for more information.
Meanwhile, ONSW is also seeking someone to take on the role of Routegadget co-ordinator. Some basic knowledge of OCAD mapping and course setting would be a help.
Routegadget displays courses from events and - more importantly - allows people to download their routes and view those taken by others. As such it makes an excellent learning tool.
Please email executive officer Paul Prudhoe (