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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…

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…

Board meeting minutes

The minutes of the Board meeting held on 29th Oct 2011

06th Dec 11 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…

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 26th Nov 2011.

26th Nov 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

Objectives

To make orienteering an activity that is open to anyone who wishes to take part in whatever capacity
To provide the framework for everyone to enjoy orienteering, in whatever role the individual desires
To ensure that the services offered by Scottish Orienteering Association, including training schemes, are accessible to all, whether under-represented in the past or not

17th Jan 11 Read more…