Resources

Access Links

A list of useful links to access related issues (reviewed January 2012).

26th Jan 12 Read more…

orienteeringtvuk video

Dynamic stretching explained

Paul Murgatroyd, in this YouTube video, explains the how and why of warming up prior to orienteering, including info about dynamic stretching.
Paul

09th Jan 12 Read more… 3 comments

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…

Information and resources for coaches

This page is intended to provide coaches with a single point of access to a variety of information, templates and resources for different aspects of their coaching activity.

17th Feb 11 Read more…

SOA Club Development Fund

The next deadline for applications to the SOA Club Development Fund is 1st March 2012.

31st Jan 11 Read more…

Funding Opportunities

Despite the economic gloom, funding is still available.  The following might be appropriate to orienteering club projects.

07th Oct 09 Read more…

Information sources for Event Officials

This page provides links to various sources of information and guidance for event organisers, planners and controllers.

18th Sep 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…

Documents & Forms Archive

There is now a complete archive listing of all the documents & forms on the SOA website.
View all documents & forms

14th Dec 08

Older items

Materials for Junior Incentive Scheme… 02nd Sep 08

Certificate Templates… 02nd Sep 08

Development Funding… 20th Dec 07

Help for Clubs… 01st Jul 07

Orienteering links… 01st Jul 07

Training Facilities… 29th Jun 07

Training resources… 29th Jun 07

Electronic resources… 01st May 07

Beginners guide video… 03rd Jan 07

Major event Rescue Plan… 24th Jan 06

Local training event… 13th Jun 05

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