March 2019 issue of SCORE now available

The March 2019 issue of SCORE orienteering magazine is now available for Scottish Orienteering members, and available to download for anyone interested in orienteering in Scotland.

In this issue of SCORE you can read about:

SCORE March 2019 Cover
The March 2019 issue of SCORE is now available to download

President’s Piece – Richard Oxlade on keeping up with the changes and challenges facing SOA

SOA Financial Update – New SOA Financial Director Ben Hartman updates SOA members on the organisation’s current status, and future plans and needs

SOA Code of Conduct – SOA Chair and Development Director Anne Hickling shares the new Code of Conduct for SOA members

SOA Development Plans – SOA RDO North & Development Manager, Sarah Dunn, discusses plans for strengthening club-school links, exploring O technology, and TAY’s efforts ahead of the 2019 Strathearn 6 Days

SOA’s New Website Is Here – Nick Barr, SOA Marketing & Communications Director, announces the long-awaited arrival of the new SOA website

Who’s New at SOA? – Fiona Keir, SOA Chief Operating Officer, introduces new SOA staff, and provides an overview of staff roles

SOA Event Explainer – Clare Ward, SOA Performance Director, explains the orienteering events and fixtures list

Events – Championship Event Results and Reports, EUOC’s Big Weekend, Masterplan Adventure’s plans, and the Scottish Dark Mountain

Terry O’Brien, BEM – Blair Young shares a bit about Terry, a well-known face in Scottish orienteering circles, following his receiving the British Empire Medal for his contributions to the sport

O Tips & Techniques – Sarah Brown (SLOW) introduces the‘Get Up to Speed’ video series that introduces orienteering techniques to newcomers to the sport, and Helen O’Donoghue, SOA Coaching Co-Coordinator, shares her tips for deciphering IOF Control Descriptions

Junior O News – Catching up with the Scottish Junior Orienteering Squad, World Schools& Scottish Schools Festival news, and Grace Molloy shares her adventures in Oz as an orienteering coach

Download the March edition of SCORE:

SCORE Mar 2019

Paper Copies of SCORE

If you’re a Scottish Orienteering member reading the electronic version and would prefer a paper copy of SCORE, please contact the SOA office stating your name, address, and SOA or BOF membership number.