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JK 2012

JK 2012 news

The next closing date for cheaper entries is 31st January.
Enter now!
There are considerable savings to be had for a family entering early for all 4 days, and it also helps plan the required resources if people book early rather than at the last minute.

29th Jan 12

Croeso - Wales 6 Days

21st - 28th July 2012

Cheapest entry fee period ends on Tue 31st Jan
This event that will be based around the Victorian coastal resort town of Aberystwyth, located on the west coast of Wales and is a popular holiday destination combining the best of outdoor activities, stunning scenery and award winning beaches. It is easily accessible via a network of road, rail and bus links. More details…

29th Jan 12

Scottish Land and Estates

Scottish Land and Estates - Access Advice

A new publication entitled “Outdoor events in Scotland:  guidance for organisers and land managers” is now available.  It gives valuable information relating to access and should be read by all organisers of orienteering events in Scotland.

26th Jan 12 Read more…

Orienteering and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 - key facts

We have reviewed earlier information about access for orienteering, under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.  Key guidance for orienteers and event organisers is given.

26th Jan 12 Read more…

Access Links

A list of useful links to access related issues (reviewed January 2012).

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World Trail Orienteering Championships

World Trail Orienteering Championships 2012

The world’s best are coming to Scotland in June for the World TrailO Championships, the first time that this has been held in Britain. The event will be based in Dundee.
There will also be a full 4-day programme of spectator events open to all to try this orienteering discipline which challenges your map and terrain interpretation skills.

25th Jan 12 Read more…

Environmental Impact Studies

Environmental impact assessments are occasionally carried out on particularly sensitive areas that have been used for orienteering.  This page contains links to them.

25th Jan 12 Read more…

Edinburgh University Orienteering Club

EUOC Big Weekend, 21/22nd Jan (SOUL 1)

Edinburgh University would like to welcome you to their Big Weekend 2012. This year followed in the footsteps of the previous Big Weekends success. A city race on Saturday, a Ceilidh celebrating Burn’s night on Saturday night and finishing with an event on Arthur’s Seat on Sunday.
Results, winsplits etc. from the weeekend
SOUL League points after SOUL 1
Race report on Nopesport with pictures and map extracts.

22nd Jan 12 Read more…

Scottish Orienteering Urban League logo

Urban League 2012

The following 6 events have been selected for the Scottish Orienteering Urban League 2012.
There remains 1 vacant slot which will be allocated once a suitable event is nominated. Contact Andy Paterson if you have an urban event planned that might fill a gap.
Interlopers have brought forward their Livingston event to the weekend of 6/7 October. The Livingston urban event will be held in conjunction with a SoSol. It is not yet confirmed which event will run on which day - this is dependent on permissions.

22nd Jan 12 Read more… 5 comments

Regional Development Officer vacancy

The Scottish Orienteering Association is seeking to appoint a highly motivated person as a Regional Development Officer who is able to work both independently and in collaboration with clubs in the Grampian region.
Salary: £18000 - £20000, depending on experience
Duration: 2 Years

20th Jan 12 Read more…

Older items

Disclosures and Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme… 19th Jan 12

DARNAWAY national ranking event 5th February… 19th Jan 12

Scottish Night Champs 2012… 16th Jan 12

Dynamic stretching explained… 09th Jan 12

VHI 2012 Selection… 05th Jan 12

St Andrews Street Race, 04th Mar (SOUL 2)… 03rd Jan 12

Urban League guidelines… 19th Dec 11

Scottish Junior Squad 2012… 15th Dec 11

Achievement of the year 2011… 15th Dec 11

Scottish O League 2012… 11th Dec 11

Scottish O League 2011… 11th Dec 11

Board meeting minutes… 06th Dec 11

Tay Christmas event, Sun 11 Dec… 05th Dec 11

Teaching Orienteering courses… 05th Dec 11

Select from the category list to see older entries.

Fri 6th - Mon 9th April

Scottish Orienteering invite you to the Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering.

Sat 2nd - Tue 5th June

The JubileeFive, 5 events in 4 days, including the Scottish Individual & Relay Championships.

Wed 6th - Sat 10th June

Scottish Orienteering invite you to the World Trail Orienteering Championships.

         

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