Orienteering returns to the Fraser Coast Investigation continues

THE world-wide sport of Orienteering is set to return to the Heritage City and Fraser Coast with the Orienteering Queensland Long Distance Championships to be held near Maryborough during the coming April-May long weekend.

The sport was previously active on the Fraser Coast during the first decade of this century with national championships being conducted in the Maryborough region.

Orienteering involves a combination of map reading and navigation with cross country running, or walking, following a personal route choice but checking in at physical control markers along the way.

It is a great family sport catering for all members of a family from young children through to grandparents and for those wanting to be competitive or just for fun.

Multiple courses are provided at each club event for beginners through to experienced competitive orienteers.

No one has to watch from the sideline.

Navigation training in the use of map and compass is provided at each club event.

Other forms of Orienteering include Mountain Bike Orienteering - navigating a bike course on forest tracks, and Rogaining - a team orienteering event on foot that can last for up to 24 hours, day and night.

The re-introduction of Orienteering in the region is the objective of Adrian and Glenda Pitman from Maryborough.

Adrian and Glenda founded the original Fraser Region Orienteering Group and now being retired can dedicate themselves to the sport, along with support from Orienteering Queensland and the Rotary Club of Maryborough Sunrise.

Anyone interested in becoming involved and helping with the formation of the club, particularly experienced orienteers, can register their interest with Adrian Pitman on 0481 115 464.