Coaching/Training

Regular Orienteering Map Programme

With help from my young apprentice, I’ve put controls out in Inshriach North, and they’ll stay there until mid-August. 

Controls are also out in the nicest parts of Uath Lochan, and will remain there until late July.

08th May 09 Read more…

Condes course planning

A revised version of the User Guide is now available.  Thanks for all the positive feedback and suggestions.

06th May 09 Read more…

What’s different about Sprint

David May was the planner for the 2008 JK Sprint race and has produced this presentation.
It takes you through some of the planning issues, but is also an interesting read for competitors as it may help understand the planner’s thinking.
Download the PowerPoint file (4.1MB) or the PDF version (2.9MB)

16th Mar 09 Read more…

SEDS training calendar

An interactive training calendar for members of the Scottish Elite Development Squad is now available.
Use the SEDS button in the navigation bar above to access it.

27th Jan 09 Read more… 3 comments

Materials for Junior Incentive Scheme

Materials are now available for the Junior Incentive Scheme announced in 2008, some updated as required in early 2009.  Documents include descriptions of badges and awards, meanings of control descriptions and what to expect at an event.  The documents can be downloaded or obtained as hardcopy from the National Centre;  folders are available on request from the National Centre.  Some documents are intended for editing by clubs - please read instructions!

02nd Sep 08 Read more…

National Centre course schedule

Bookings are being taken for the Grade 3 Controllers’ course on 5 September in Perth.
The OCAD course in September has been cancelled.

01st Sep 08 Read more…

Mapped areas

The SOA have a large number of maps that are available for training or events.
This page list them all with details about each area and a location map.

01st Jun 08

British Orienteering Coaching Scheme - February 2008

British Orienteering are currently re-structuring their coaching qualifications.  Some details remain to be decided, but the key points are summarised here.  This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

06th Feb 08 Read more…

Older items

Jason Inman wins Coach of the Year Award… 19th Nov 07

Training Facilities… 29th Jun 07

Training resources… 29th Jun 07

Personal Performance Day… 03rd Mar 07

Beginners guide video… 03rd Jan 07

Coach Education Day, Sat 9th December… 10th Dec 06

Orienteering Techniques by Gareth Bryan-Jones… 29th Jun 06

Local training event… 13th Jun 05

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