Want to have fun, learn new skills and improve your fitness? Want to know what orienteering really is?
Pendle Forest Orienteers welcomes local children and adults to come along to its new club night at Spirit of Sport, Blessed Trinity Sports College, Burnley. The club meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8pm. The club night is the product of a partnership between Lancashire Sport Partnership, Spirit of Sport and British Orienteering and aims to deliver orienteering coaching in a community setting.
Orienteering, which combines outdoor adventure and fun, is ideal for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. The sport provides a healthy mix of physical activity and mental decision making, and no map reading skills are necessary for beginners. It's perfect for children, who can run around in a fun, safe, controlled environment and also excellent for adults wanting to shape up, try something new and meet new friends.
Coach Debra Hoyle said: "Orienteering is really good fun and everyone is welcome to come along and join in on a Tuesday night. The sessions will focus on teaching people the basic skills of orienteering and map reading in a fun, social setting. People have mixed perceptions about what orienteering is all about so come along and try it for yourself. It is easy to pick up the basic skills and get involved!"
"We're a very friendly and family orientated club with members of all ages from so don't be put off as anyone is welcome".
The club night involves activities where members can improve their fitness levels and practice orienteering skills. Although some members regularly compete in events all over the country, the main aim of the club night is to encourage as many people as possible to take part in orienteering and enjoy keeping fit.
The Orienteering sessions start on Tuesday 28th February (£1 Children, £2 Adults, £4 Families) For more information call Spirit of Sport on 01282 430493