Events structure
Types of event; colour coded courses; age classes; major SOA events.
Types of event
Registered events are at one of six levels:
- Local - these informal events are ideal for newcomers; they are generally quite frequent
- District - free choice of course, usually colour-coded courses
- Regional - courses designated by age group; intended to cater for all orienteers beyond the novice level, though often also offering courses for novices
- National - a series of events run by clubs on behalf of their associations
- Championship - the British Championships is the highest standard competition in Britain. Courses designated by age group; overseen by British Orienteering’s Technical Committee.
- International - from time to time major international events are held in the UK,; select teams represent invited nations.
In the Fixture List the first 5 of these are designated by the numbers 1 to 5 (where 5 is a Local event), eg. C3, o5.
All except Championship and International standard events are open to anyone, whether or not they are a member of an orienteering club.
Most Regional and National events offer a £2 reduction in entry fee for “National” members of British Orienteering.
Colour coded courses follow standards as closely as possible.
Age classes are determined by your age at 31st December of the current year
See tables for details..
Posted on 08th Feb 08
by Hilary Quick - Assistant Professional Officer
Filed under: Handbook
Other items in the same category
List of Controllers
Scottish O Clubs
British Orienteering Coaching Scheme - February 2008
SOA Contacts
SOA Constitution
