Scottish Orienteering news http://www.scottish-orienteering.org Information about orienteering in Scotland en website@scottish-orienteering.org Copyright 2012 2012-01-28T17:11:00+00:00 Introduction http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/introduction http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/introduction#When:22:00:00Z Friday 6th - Monday 9th April 2012

Scottish Orienteering invite you to the Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering.
You might want to extend your visit and make a holiday week of it, as there is lots to do in this part of Scotland. Check the Where to Stay section for help in finding accommodation in the area.

]]> 2011-09-24T22:00:00+00:00 The 2011 OMM on the BBC http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/the-2011-omm-on-the-bbc http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/the-2011-omm-on-the-bbc#When:13:46:00Z The Adventure Show on Tuesday 14th February 2012, 7pm on BBC2 Scotland is covering the OMM mountain marathon that was in Perthshire. It should include some footage of Interløpers Colin Eades doing some presenting (unless they edit him out). Should also be available on iPlayer and some satellites (FreeSat channel 970).

]]> 2012-02-08T13:46:00+00:00 Where to stay http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/where-to-stay http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/where-to-stay#When:21:19:00Z The area can be very busy for the Easter holiday period so it’s worth sorting out accommodation sooner rather than later.
No accommodation can be provided by the organisers.
Below are links to help you in your search, more will be added in the next few weeks.

]]> 2012-02-07T21:19:00+00:00 Competition http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/competition http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/competition#When:18:57:00Z The JK2012 Races are being staged under British Orienteering’s Competition Rules.

WRE Bulletin 1/2 PDF

]]> 2012-02-07T18:57:00+00:00 Press Release, Feb 2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/press-release-feb-2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/press-release-feb-2012#When:20:48:00Z Orienteers on course for Easter International Extravaganza

Preparations are continuing apace for the Jan Kjellström International Orienteering Festival, due to take place in Highland Perthshire over the Easter weekend.

]]> 2012-02-02T20:48:00+00:00 SoSOL, Muirshiel, Sun 12th Feb http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/sosol-muirshiel-sun-12th-feb http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/sosol-muirshiel-sun-12th-feb#When:11:20:00Z Clyde are organising this at Muirshiel Country Park nr. Lochwinnoch.
This is a new map, mixed woodland and paths around the Visitors Centre surrounded by open moorland with some areas of intricate contour detail.
Enter online at Oentries (closes 6th Feb) then EOD.
More details on the CLYDE website.

]]> 2012-02-02T11:20:00+00:00 Entry Information http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/entries http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/entries#When:22:49:00Z Enter online

The final closing date is March 11th

]]> 2012-02-01T22:49:00+00:00 Trail O http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/trail-o http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/trail-o#When:22:36:00Z The TrailO competitions at JK 2012 have been timed so that people can walk round the course on their way back to Pitlochry after their FootO courses.
More information has been added for those new to TrailO.

]]> 2012-02-01T22:36:00+00:00 Urban Orienteering on BBC Radio Scotland http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/urban-orienteering-on-bbc-radio-scotland http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/urban-orienteering-on-bbc-radio-scotland#When:16:38:00Z SOA Professional Officer was interviewed by Mark Stephen for the BBC Scotland Radio show, Out of Doors. They wanted to know more about Urban Orienteering and where it fits in. The programme went out on Saturday morning, but is also available on the BBC iPlayer.

]]> 2012-02-01T16:38:00+00:00 Grant Awards for Scottish Athletes 2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/grant-awards-for-scottish-athletes-2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/grant-awards-for-scottish-athletes-2012#When:16:26:00Z Scottish Sports Aid have announced the first round of their grant awards for 2012.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been awarded grants donated by The Robertson Trust:

]]> 2012-01-31T16:26:00+00:00 Scottish Sprint Championships 2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/scottish-sprint-championships-2012 http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/scottish-sprint-championships-2012#When:15:00:00Z Two races; cumulative time for both races to count. Four courses on both races with age classes assigned to a course.  Terrain:  University of St Andrews; science campus, halls of residence, sports pitches, arboretum and observatory. Courses on flat tarmac or mown grass - very fast in all conditions.

]]> 2012-01-31T15:00:00+00:00 St Andrews Street Race, 04th Mar (SOUL 2) http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soul/st-andrews-street-race-04th-mar http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soul/st-andrews-street-race-04th-mar#When:23:56:00Z Terrain. St Andrews; old town, housing estates, ancient University quads, new science campus and St Leonards School. Generally flat. Quiet on a Sunday in winter - very fast in all conditions.
Online entry at Fabian4 until Feb 26th, Limited EOD depending on map availability.
Full details on the ESOC website

]]> 2012-01-30T23:56:00+00:00 JK 2012 news http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/jk-2012-news http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/jk-2012-news#When:13:03:00Z The next closing date for cheaper entries is 31st January.
Enter now!
There are considerable savings to be had for a family entering early for all 4 days, and it also helps plan the required resources if people book early rather than at the last minute.

]]> 2012-01-29T13:03:00+00:00 Dunalastair - Individual Race (WRE) http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/dunalastair http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/dunalastair#When:11:47:00Z Saturday 7th April

Dunalastair was last used in 1997 for a Scottish 6 Day, but with a fantastic new parking and assembly area we will manage to get courses into the best of the area including moorland, open land, birch woodland and both pine and mixed plantations.
This day is also a World Ranking Event.

]]> 2012-01-29T11:47:00+00:00 Dog Owners http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/dog-owners http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/jk2012/dog-owners#When:11:19:00Z Information for dog owners about dogs at the events.
Landowners and farmers are concerned about the spread of disease (Neospora, which can cause cattle to abort) from dog faeces.
The Dunalastair estate would like us to emphasise that dogs are not allowed anywhere in the Day 2 competition area.

]]> 2012-01-29T11:19:00+00:00 Croeso - Wales 6 Days http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/croeso-wales-6-days http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/croeso-wales-6-days#When:09:16:00Z 21st - 28th July 2012

Cheapest entry fee period ends on Tue 31st Jan
This event that will be based around the Victorian coastal resort town of Aberystwyth, located on the west coast of Wales and is a popular holiday destination combining the best of outdoor activities, stunning scenery and award winning beaches. It is easily accessible via a network of road, rail and bus links. More details…

]]> 2012-01-29T09:16:00+00:00 Welcome to WTOC http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/wtoc2012/introduction http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/wtoc2012/introduction#When:17:11:00Z Welcome to Scotland and to WTOC2012. The forested sand dunes of Tentsmuir will provide a very high level of technical challenge for TrailO and can easily accommodate two days of elite competition in contrasting terrain. The courses will be testing and the winners will be worthy World Champions.

]]> 2012-01-28T17:11:00+00:00 Scottish Land and Estates - Access Advice http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/scottish-land-and-estates-access-advice http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/scottish-land-and-estates-access-advice#When:14:12:00Z 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.

]]> 2012-01-26T14:12:00+00:00 Orienteering and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 - key facts http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/orienteering-and-the-land-reform-scotland-act-2003-key-facts http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/orienteering-and-the-land-reform-scotland-act-2003-key-facts#When:11:41:00Z We have reviewed earlier information about access for orienteering, under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.  Key guidance for orienteers and event organisers is given.

]]> 2012-01-26T11:41:00+00:00 Access Links http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/access-links http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/access-links#When:10:11:00Z A list of useful links to access related issues (reviewed January 2012).

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