Catering for all-level orienteering

THE “Braeside” property, between Stanthorpe and Warwick, will be the venue for this Sunday’s orienteering event organised by the local Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Club.
Club publicity officer Liz Bourne said the grazing property was first mapped and used by the club for orienteering in 2000 and its open, undulating terrain has made it ideal for the sport, especially for newcomers.
“Apart from the courses set for more experienced orienteers, Sunday’s event will also have a short, easy course suitable for beginners and instruction on the basic map reading and navigational skills will also be available,” she said.
“As the first bush event for the club this year, a good attendance of local orienteers is expected. There should also be orienteers from Toowwomba’s Range Runners Club competing on Sunday, especially their junior members getting in some practice ahead of the Darling Downs Schools trials being held in the Goomburra Valley next month.”
Starting times will be from 9am to 11am and the assembly area will be signposted beyond the Braeside Homestead on Crystal Mountain Road, about 28km south of Warwick off the New England Highway.
Locals who would like to find out more about the sport of orienteering are most welcome to come along and try it out, Ms Bourne said.
For further information, contact 4683 6374 or go to www.oq.asn.au