Hobart-based

Program 1. 

Coaching Sessions to run before these local events: (9:00am – 10:30am) bookings now open

• Sunday July 6 (Waverley Park) - Completed
• Sunday August 3 (Geilston Gully) - Completed
• Sunday September 7 (Tolosa Park)

The three sessions immediately precede each event. The cost includes all three tuition sessions and entry to all events. At each session we will give you the skills to enable you to successfully complete and enjoy the following event – and future bush events. These include:

• Using a compass to navigate
• Interpreting the map symbols
• Reading contours
• Basic strategies

You do not need any special gear, we will lend you compasses and timing chips.

Fee for the 3-week program (including the events)

(students must be accompanied by an adult, who must also participate)

• Adults $48
• Students and concession card holders $24
• Family $72

For enquiries and expressions of interest, contact Mike

Program 2.

Sunday Mornings Oct 12, 19, 26 (2025)

This program runs in the three weeks leading up to our Twilight Series, which is a 6-week series designed for specifically for beginners. It is held in parks and reserves around Hobart and will give you the skills to enable you to enjoy the events.

Locations and Activities: Three different locations suited to the activities

• Week 1: Wentworth Park
  • Legend (map symbols) relay game
  • Orientating map to Ground Features - Map Walk
  • Star Relay and mini-courses
• Week 2: Queen's Domain
  • Compass points game
  • Orientating map with compass
  • Handrails and Attack Points
  • Counting steps
  • Mini-courses
• Week 3: Knocklofty
  • Contours
  • Collecting and catching features
  • Simplification
  • Traffic lights
  • Relocation
  • Line courses

 Fee for the 3-week program

(Students must be accompanied by an adult, who must also participate)

• Adults $30
• Students and concession card holders $15
• Family $60