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SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop (ESW) - S6D - 29th July
DESCRIPTION:This in-person Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are a coach\, a competitor\, an event official (planner or organiser) or helper. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials!\n\n\nDelivered in person at the Scottish 6 Days\, this 2.5 hour workshop will cover event safety and is a prerequisite for all event officials with SOA/BOF events and licensed coaches and is free to members of Scottish clubs. ( £10 for all others)\n\nDate – 29th July\nTime – 5.30 – 8pm\nVenue –   S6D Event Centre   V and A Halls\, Ballater (Mike Sheridan Room)\n\nPlease complete the registration form by 21st July 2025
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-esw-s6d-29th-july/
LOCATION:Deeside
CATEGORIES:Coaches,controllers,Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000
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SUMMARY:Club Coach (L5/25_2) – In person
DESCRIPTION:A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA\, this course blends theory and practical providing the knowledge and skills to run single sessions within a framework set up by a more experienced coach. \nINTENDED FOR: \nActive Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.   \nCOURSE STRUCTURE \nDelivered mainly in person in Edinburgh over a 1 week period\, this course comprises: \n\nA mixture of online\, tutor led\, interactive sessions and in-person sessions.  \nThe exact timetable will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n2 full days in person practical and theory which includes the assessment\nThe first  session will be  w/b 8th Sep. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.\nThe pre-course work will be sent out in late July giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.\n\nASSESSMENT: \nWritten tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place during the week of 8th September 2025 \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nThe focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and knowledge covered in Coaching Foundation\, the course includes the theory of what and how to coach\, practical exercise planning and delivery including risk management and developing yourself as a coach. \nPRE-REQUISITES: \n\nAttendance at Coaching Foundation course\nAged 17 or over\nEvidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above\nCurrent member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes\nSOA PVG\n\nCOST: \n£170 per person\, £200 non-members.  sportscotland funding is now administered through SOA and may cover part of your course fee depending on your circumstances. Please consult your club treasurer if you are expecting your club to pay your fee. \nBOOKING: \nEmail suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is 21st July 2025.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/club-coach-l5-25_2-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20251009T095816Z
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SUMMARY:Young Coach Assistant 23rd November - Central belt
DESCRIPTION:A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard )\, who are interested in helping with coaching in a club\, squad\, camp or school setting.  This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts: \n\n\n1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)\nA fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 23rd November 2025.\nYou are required to attend both parts to complete the course.\n\nCost:\nThe training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.\n\n\nCourse Content: \n\nDiscussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises. \nPre-requisites: \nCompetent orienteers at least at TD3; age 14+ \nOTHER NOTES: \n\nThis course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nMORE DETAIL: \nThis course will be held in Stirling or Edinburgh depending on location of participants \nBook online through the Google form by Fri 7th Nov  or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/young-coach-assistant-18th-october-central-belt/
LOCATION:Central Belt\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T163000
DTSTAMP:20251014T094208Z
CREATED:20251010T143859Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work Course
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe cost is £65 a head. Please register using the form or contact Suzanne with any questions.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/emergency-first-aid-at-work-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Club officers,Coaches,Event officials,First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20250526T124348Z
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SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop – online – 8th December 7pm – 9.30
DESCRIPTION:This online Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are a coach\, a competitor\, an event official or helper. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \nDelivered online\, using the Zoom platform and Google tools\, this 2.5 hour workshop is a prerequisite for all event officials at SOA/BOF events and licensed coaches and is free to SOA members. \n\nThere will be a short pre-course task to enable us to make the most of the online time together which will be sent out one week before the course.\n\n\nPlease complete the registration form by 24th November 2025
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-online-8th-december-7pm-9-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260104T110652Z
CREATED:20250609T122946Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation (CF/26_1) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION:An initial\, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching.  This fun course will give you the basics and get you on the pathway to becoming a coach. Also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b 26th Jan\, 2nd & 16th Feb .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with either a club coach or a local school/youth organisation within the time frame of the course\, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3 but anytime before session 4. You will be supported in this process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-cf-26_1-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T210000
DTSTAMP:20250918T122618Z
CREATED:20250918T122317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T122618Z
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SUMMARY:Club Coach (L5/26_1) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION:A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA\, this course blends theory and practical providing the knowledge and skills to run single sessions within a framework set up by a more experienced coach. \nINTENDED FOR: \nActive Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification. \nCOURSE STRUCTURE \nDelivered mainly online over a 5 – 6 week period\, this course comprises: \n\nFour online\, tutor led\, interactive sessions online of 1.5 hrs each.\nExact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment\nThe assessment may be split over 2 days in the winter due to lack of daylight or split into a North and South day\nThe first online session will be  w/b 26th January 2026. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.\nThe pre-course work will be sent out before Christmas giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.\n\nASSESSMENT: \nWritten tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place over the weekend of 7th/8th March 2026 \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nThe focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and knowledge covered in Coaching Foundation\, the course includes the theory of what and how to coach\, practical exercise planning and delivery including risk management and developing yourself as a coach. \nPRE-REQUISITES: \n\nAttendance at Coaching Foundation course\nAged 17 or over\nEvidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above\nCurrent member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes\n\nCOST: \n£170 per person\, £200 non-members.  sportscotland funding is now administered through SOA and may cover part of your course fee depending on your circumstances. Please consult your club treasurer if you are expecting your club to pay your fee. \nBOOKING: \nEmail suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/club-coach-l5-26_1-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Teachers/outdoor leaders,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260131T191444Z
CREATED:20260131T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T191444Z
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SUMMARY:Coach CPD - physical preparation for orienteering 19th Feb
DESCRIPTION:The next coach CPD session is being held online. Dave Ellis\, Orienteering Coach\, UK Athletics Endurance Coach who has coached at Commonwealth Games and Olympics will look at aspects of physical preparation for orienteering including strength and conditioning. It will look at the different needs of the young orienteer\, performance orienteer and older orienteer and consider what a year round training programme might look like. .  Please register using the Google Form by  Monday 10th Feb  if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coach-cpd-physical-preparation-for-orienteering-19th-feb/
CATEGORIES:Coaches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T213000
DTSTAMP:20250526T123745Z
CREATED:20250526T123745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T123745Z
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SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop – online – 9th March 7pm – 9.30
DESCRIPTION:This online Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are a coach\, a competitor\, an event official or helper. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \nDelivered online\, using the Zoom platform and Google tools\, this 2.5 hour workshop is a prerequisite for all event officials at SOA/BOF events and licensed coaches. \n\nThere will be a short pre-course task to enable us to make the most of the online time together which will be sent out one week before the course.\n\n\nPlease complete the registration form by 23rd February 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-online-9th-march-7pm-9-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches,controllers,Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T091120Z
CREATED:20260131T190910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T091120Z
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SUMMARY:Coach CPD day Kinnoull Hill 21st March 2026 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:A day for coaches to get together to learn from each other facilitated by our Coach Education Team. \n \nIn line with SOA strategy to provide lifelong pathways for members in the sport\, the theme of this day will be bringing on youngsters at TD3 and 4 . Please bring along your ideas and an open mind to try out those of others. \nThe day will run from 10 am – 4 pm with a mixture of discussion and outdoor activities.  Detailed joining instructions will be sent out nearer the time. \nThis training is free of charge. Please fill out the Google form if you wish to attend or email Suzanne with any questions.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coach-cpd-day-kinnoull-hill-21st-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T115636Z
CREATED:20251229T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T115636Z
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SUMMARY:Young Coach Assistant Glenmore Lodge - 26th April
DESCRIPTION:A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard )\, who are interested in helping with coaching in a club\, squad\, camp or school setting.  This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts: \n\n\n1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)\nA fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 26th April 2026.\nYou are required to attend both parts to complete the course.\n\nCost:\nThe training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.\n\n\nCourse Content: \n\nDiscussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises. \nPre-requisites: \nCompetent orienteers at least at TD3; M/W14+ \nOTHER NOTES: \n\nThis course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nMORE DETAIL: \nThis course will be held in Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore \nBook online through the Google form by Fri 17th April  or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/young-coach-assistant-north/
LOCATION:Aviemore area
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260104T110431Z
CREATED:20250609T123658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T110431Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation (CF/26_2) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION:An initial\, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching.  This fun course will give you the basics and get you on the pathway to becoming a coach. Also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b  25th May\, 1st & 15th Jun 2026  .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with either a club coach or a local school/youth organisation within the time frame of the course\, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3 but anytime before session 4. You will be supported in this process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-cf-26_2-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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