Scottish Orienteering Association

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport - 1st July 2025
2025-07-01 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Online
This course, approved by Children First and run by sportscotland is for all those involved in coaching, including Foundation coaches and helpers, or otherwise working with juniors in the club, e.g. chaperones on weekends away or providing First Aid cover. All those volunteering in such capacities should have a PVG and undertake CWPS training.
Sportscotland CWPS training comprises 2 modules:

Module 1– An online self-paced (approx 45 minutes) module hosted on Brightspace. Once registered you will be sent log in details for Brightspace to allow you to complete module 1 before attending module 2.

Module 2 – A three hour online face-to-face training course lead by one of sportscotland’s approved tutors. Learners must complete both modules to gain the qualification and receive their certificate.

Once complete the training lasts for 3 years after which you only need to do a self-paced online renewal to last you another 3 years.

Cost: £10 – this may be covered by your club – please speak to your club treasurer.

Emergency First Aid at Work Course
2025-11-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Fife
An SOA Emergency First Aid at Work course is being run on Saturday 29th November at either Kinbuck village hall Nr Dunblane or in Edinburgh depending on best venue for participants. This course is suitable for L1/Club Coaches working in up to a Grade C area and those supplying First Aid cover at events.
The cost is £65 a head. Please register using the form or contact Suzanne with any questions.
