Scottish Orienteering Association

Event Safety Workshop – online – 9th March 7pm – 9.30
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Online
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!
Delivered 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.

There 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.

Please complete the registration form by 23rd February 2026

Coach CPD day Kinnoull Hill 21st March 2026 - CANCELLED
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00
A day for coaches to get together to learn from each other facilitated by our Coach Education Team.

In 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.
The 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.
This training is free of charge. Please fill out the Google form if you wish to attend or email Suzanne with any questions.

Young Coach Assistant Glenmore Lodge - 26th April
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Aviemore area
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:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 26th April 2026.
You are required to attend both parts to complete the course.

Cost:
The training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
Pre-requisites:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; M/W14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
This course will be held in Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore
Book online through the Google form by Fri 17th April or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Coaching Foundation (CF/26_2) – Blended Learning
2026-05-25 19:30 - 2026-06-15 21:00 | Online
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.
COURSE STRUCTURE:

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Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions.

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Weeks 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.

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Dates are w/b 25th May, 1st & 15th Jun 2026 .

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Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.

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Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.

COURSE CONTENT:

Discussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.
Practical self and peer evaluated exercises.

PRE-REQUISITES:

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Competent orienteers at least at TD3

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Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)

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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.

COST:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
REGISTRATION:
Book online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions. Closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026
