*Updated 15th September to include SOA Annual Accounts 2017*
*Please note we accept proxy voting forms by email providing they are signed. Proxy voting forms should be submitted to no later than 5pm on Friday 21st September*
All members are most welcome to attend the Scottish Orienteering EGM on Saturday 22nd September 2018 at the Forestry Commission Classroom, Kinnoull Hill, Perth PH2 7LN, from 4.30-5.30pm.
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Details for embargoed areas for the World Orienteering Championships 2022 have now been agreed with the International Orienteering Federation and apply with immediate effect. Areas where the embargo apply can be viewed using this link.
Note that South Queensferry is no longer embargoed and the embargo has also been lifted for The Meadows. Details will also be published by the IOF and British Orienteering.
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Online entries now open
A weekend of Orienteering in Moray – The Moray MEGA Mix weekend 27th-28th October. An Urban League event in Forres on the Saturday and the SOL in Roseisle on Sunday. Two great locations. One MEGA weekend from Moravian. All welcome! Enter online before 21st October.
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September 2018
The September issue features the Scottish and Junior teams in Europe, Sprint Scotland and our newest club Masterplan Adventure, new Board members and our Stragetic plans, Gaelic orienteering, member profiles, training tips, and all the regular features.
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We are please to announce that Clydeside Orienteers (CLYDE) were awarded with their Bronze accreditation award at their SoSOL event at Windy Hill, Muirshill Country Park on Sunday 9th September.
11th Sep 18 Read more...
We are thrilled to launch our new Accreditation Scheme for clubs. It has been developed by the staff team with input from Scottish clubs, to fully support clubs to identify areas where they can improve, and instigate real solutions. There will be three levels to the scheme: Bronze, Silver and Gold and we are starting by launching Bronze.
07th Sep 18 Read more...
The British Sprint and Middle Distance Championships took place over the weekend 1st and 2nd September far away in South West England. There was an excellent turnout by Scottish Orienteers and at the end of the weekend a total haul of 19 medals was heading back over the border.
The British Sprint Championships were staged over the multi-levelled University of Bath building complex, with pre-event mapping notes and a close study of Google Streetview essential preparation.
The British Middle Championships were in a surprisingly complex area of old mine workings in an intricate and runnable forest near Wells. The author's 5 minute mistake was possibly caused by invisible force lines emanating from nearby Glastonbury Tor.
05th Sep 18 Read more...
Coaching & Volunteering Officer
Job Details
Appointed by: SOA President, on behalf of Board, via interview panel
Period of tenure: 2 year contract until October 2020
Hours of work: 3 days per week
Place of work: Various. This post will offer home working but there will be a requirement to regularly attend National Orienteering Centre based at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore.
Reporting to: SOA Chief Operating Officer, acting as Line Manager, and Development Director
Remittance: £20,000-£23,000 FTE dependent on experience. Home-based staff will be given contribution towards phone and internet costs.
Application Closing Date: Friday 21st September. Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letter outlining suitability for the role to Should you wish to send a written application please send to National Orienteering Centre, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, PH22 1QZ. Please allow adequate postal time to allow us to consider your application by the closing date.
Interview Dates: Interviews will take place the week commencing 1st October.
31st Aug 18 Read more...
A great initiative promoted by sportscotland to welcome new members to our clubs and provide a pathway into our sport
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