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.
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09th Jan 12 
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Sports Science
Caffeine and Anti-Doping
Does Anti-Doping Affect Me?
If you are a member of the Elite Squad at any level, run the elite courses in the UK, or want to compete on the international circuit, it will affect you. For more information on who it affects, check out the British Orienteering Anti-Doping site.
Can I have a coffee / energy drink?
In 2004 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) removed caffeine from the Prohibited List. This means that you can have your cups of coffee and energy drinks before, during or after an event or training session without fear of a positive drug test.
15th May 11 Read more… 2 comments
Prohibited Substances
Changes for 2011
This article details some of the major rule changes to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited Substances and Methods List for 2011. The changes from the 2010 list reflect the latest scientific advances and broad consensus in the anti-doping community. WADA bases their list on the ever expanding knowledge on anti-doping, doping practices and trends, and evidence from the field.
15th May 11 Read more…
Cardiovascular Screening for young sport participants
Young orienteers are invited to participate in the cardiovascular screening programme recently introduced by the University of Glasgow and the National Stadium Sports Medicine Centre.
05th Nov 09 Read more…
Medical Certificate required in France
If you plan to orienteer in France you will need to provide a certificate, stamped & signed by a doctor to confirm that you are fit to compete.
The letter sent to IOF members by the Secretary of the FFCO to explain the situation
A blank form for you to get stamped & signed.
27th Oct 09 Read more…
Heart Screening for Young Athletes
The Cardiac Assessment in Young Athletes (CAYA) pilot programme will offer cardiovascular screening on a voluntary basis to young Scots over the age of 16 who take part in any organised amateur sports.
15th Aug 08 Read more…
Don’t be a Dope!
Jason Simpson explores the issues around drugs in sport.
Orienteering, just like every other sport, is having to deal with the increasing problem of doping.
23rd Mar 07 Read more…
With a twist of Lyme
I’m sure we’ve all had experience of the wee sleekit beastie; but unlike Rabbie Burns, I mean the vampiristic tick! My concern is that too often we do not give them the respect they are due. Many of the ticks in the UK carry a bacteria (Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Lato) which if transmitted through a bite, can result in Lyme Disease. Fahrer H et al. wrote, in the Scientific Journal of Orienteering in 1993, that in Switzerland more than 40% of Orienteers had positive blood tests for this bacteria. The tests are now far more sensitive so perhaps this research should be repeated! Lyme Disease (LD), if left untreated, can lead to some very grave health problems.
13th Nov 06 Read more… 1 comments
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