The Blue Sparks are the group of parents and coaches who provide activities like Map Mates and SC-ORE, for Primary School aged children AND their parents. We are part of Orienteering ACT and we teach parents as well as children. While the children predominantly range in age from 7 to 13, children who are older and younger are welcome to take part. Blue Lightning is our older cousin. We have cool shirts for sale if you want one.
Blue Sparks Programs
Map Mates
⭐ Ideal "starter" pack. 4 week adventure series. Every May and October. Teams of 1-4. Perfect for beginners. Parents welcome.
FOG - Focus on Girls
The training group for women and girls. 3 week course held twice a year. A great confidence booster. Social and fun. Parents welcome.
SC-ORE
⭐ Good for beginners. School-based, school-safe. Exciting team relay. Before school for 4 weeks. Twice a year. Teams of 4. Electronic timing.
⭐ Ideal for beginners
Blue Sparks Annual Calendar
| February | Summer Wednesday Evening Twilight series resumes. Easy courses available. |
| March | SC-ORE mini inter-school competition. Before school. |
| April | Summer Twilight series ends |
| May | Winter Saturday Map Mates series begins. |
| June | Winter Saturday & Sunday events continue. Easy courses available. |
| September | Winter Saturday series concludes. |
| October | Summer Wednesday Map Mates series begins |
| October / November | SC-ORE mini inter-shool competition. Before school. |
| November | Annual Blue Sparks Weekend Bush Camp – held annually since 2007. |
| November | Annual Primary School Champs |
Blue Sparks News
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Return of the Map Mates Program7 June 2021/0 Comments -
Junior Coaching at Upcoming Twilight Series6 October 2020/ -
Blue Sparks & Map Mates Coordinator Sought1 July 2019/