Board meeting minutes
The minutes of the Board meeting held on 10th March 2012
04th Apr 12 
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Understanding the PVG Scheme
These notes summarise the key points of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme with specific reference to orienteering. The PVG Scheme replaced the previous system of disclosures for people working with children, and encompasses work with vulnerable adults.
This page is not intended to replace training available via CRBS, but summarises key points.
People who currently have a disclosure will eventually be transferred to the PVG Scheme. This is referred to as “Retrospective Checking”. As at 16 May 2012 this is still NOT AVAILABLE.
19th Mar 12 Read more…
British Orienteering membership and levies proposal
British Orienteering have issued their proposals for a revised membership and levies model. I would like to urge all Scottish members and clubs to read them and provide feedback to BOF on these proposals.
A revised proposal has now been published, so check that first.
28th Feb 12 Read more… 
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Start Clocks
The SOA has five sets of clocks that can be used at race starts or finish to show race time. These clocks are designed to be a “Turn on and Go” system for an event start. User guide updated 20th Feb 2012.
20th Feb 12 Read more…
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…
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…
Event Levies
Event Levy - 2012
In line with 2011, SOA Levies will only apply to events where the Senior (Discounted) Entry Fee is over £8.
The rate is unchanged from 2011 and is the lower of rates applicable over the last few years, i.e.
Seniors: £1.00 - Juniors: £0.40
The Junior Levy rate will apply to Students paying the same entry fee as Juniors.
01st Dec 11 Read more…
How should orienteering be governed?
British Orienteering are reviewing the governance of the sport and have issued a paper with their proposals. Whilst it is 10 pages long, I urge you to read it and then comment on it. They have not provided any means to receive feedback (correction: there is an email address .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)), but there has already been some discussion on NopeSport that you can read, but please come back here and leave your thoughts about this. There are proposals that could have ramifications on Scottish orienteering in the future. I can’t link to it on the British Orienteering website as it has already dropped off the news page, so here it is:
BOF governance review 2011
16th Jun 11 Read more… 41 comments
SOA AGM 2011
The 2011 SOA AGM was held at the Memorial Hall in Morrison’s Academy, Crieff, from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday 28 May, following the Scottish Individual Championships.
The minutes of the AGM held on 28th May 2011 (draft)
26th May 11 Read more…
SOA Club Development Fund
The next deadline for applications to the SOA Club Development Fund is 15th June 2012.
01st Feb 11 Read more…
