Regular Orienteering Map ProgrammeControls are now out in Craigellachie, a wonderful National Nature Reserve beside Aviemore, with fantastic contour detail, rock features, views and (of course) wildlife.
Meanwhile some oft-neglected corners of Uath Lochan invite you to visit them for more ROMPing fun. Important safety note re. Uath Lochan - see below.
05th Aug 10 
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National Centre course scheduleGrade 3 Controllers’ Course on 20 November - now open for bookings via Marjory Craig.
Dates for 2011 now available - download course schedule in date order or course schedule sorted by topic. NB these versions show only courses between July 2010 and September 2011 - see below for full list.
Special feature for July 2011: multiple days of orienteering fun and learning - 2 days of intensive personal coaching to take you from total beginner to Light Green standard, followed by UKCC Level 1 (for which you require competence at Light Green standard). Do as many of the separate elements as you wish.
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SOA Coaching Conference 2010We had an excellent turnout for the Coaching Conference on 24 April, interesting presentations and stimulating discussion. Evaluation forms and informal feedback have indicated the event was very well received. Thank you all for turning up and participating, and particular thanks to all speakers.
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Finnish coach for Edinburgh UniversityFinnish coach Toni Louhisola has been appointed to the full time position of Orienteering Head of Performance at the new Edinburgh University Centre of Excellence for orienteering.
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Scottish 6 Days, 2011 ObanInformation on the 2011 event based in the Oban area is now available, www.scottish6days.com.
Maps of areas, training options, accommodation hints, mailing list, RSS, Twitter…
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Condes course planningA revised version of the User Guide is now available. Thanks for all the positive feedback and suggestions.
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What’s different about SprintDavid 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 calendarAn 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… 
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Materials for Junior Incentive SchemeMaterials for the Junior Incentive Scheme have been updated as required to reflect recent changes, particularly to event structure. The document describing the badge schemes will be revised when detail is announced by British Orienteering. 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!
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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
Select from the category list to see older entries.
Visit the National Orienteering Centre pages for more information.
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