A busload of eager students from Henty beefed up the Riverina schools championships to a record 101 entries at Wagga today.
The tiny town on the Olympic Way sent 54 kids from Years 4-6 along for the first time to this annual event that kicks off our regional schools champs season. It was a great introduction to the sport as they now embark on orienteering as part of the new federal government Sporting Schools program.
Students set out from the Music Bowl behind the Botanic Gardens and explored the western side of Willans Hill, basking in the superb autumn day. After a map walk with a coach to explain the basics, they each did a solo line course by age group then had a fun 3-person relay to cap off a great day.
Thanks a million to the Waggaroos club and WHO's Graeme Hill who made the trek from Sydney to help out. If you'd like your children or students to experience one of these days, see our schools champs page for more information.
