UKCC Level 2 Coach (L2C) - Postponed. New date be set. Information will be forthcoming
2020-10-03 09:00 - 2020-10-04 17:00 (Europe/London) | Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1QZ, United Kingdom
INTENDED FOR:
Capable orienteers with some coaching experience
USUAL DURATION:
Approx. 10 hours home study, then 2 days of tuition and formative assessment observed coaching session, further home study and written tasks & reflective practice (approx. 20 hours), half-day final observed session
ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observed sessions
COST:
£300 per person. Subsidy may be available from sportscotland; check your eligibility and apply via their website.
MIN/MAX.:
4/8
MAIN TOPICS:
The Level 2 coach often works alone or co-ordinating a small coaching team, usually within a club or a small cluster of clubs. A Level 2 coach can focus on a series of coaching sessions, often working towards a particular event. They understand about progressing skills from one session to the next, using different areas and refinements to make each session useful to a range of participants.
A Level 2 coach might mentor someone working towards that qualification.
Level 2 coaches are qualified to coach on type C areas, and can undertake a short workshop on “Coaching Safely in Remote Areas” to allow them to coach in areas which would otherwise require a Level 3 qualification.
The Level 2 course involves some independent learning and practical tasks before and after the tuition element, some logged experience (with mentor), one assessment session soon after the tuition, and the final assessment when all other tasks have been completed. Learners have up to 2 years from the start of tuition to complete the qualification.
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PRE-REQUISITES:

Recent evidence of competence at TD5 (Green, Blue etc.) before their final assessment. As for Level 1, this is usually in the form of competition result.
UKCC Level 1 orienteering coach qualification or equivalent, or completion of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for approved candidates
Current member of British Orienteering

OTHER NOTES:
Qualification should normally be completed within 2 years
MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:
Qualification awarded by SQA.
Email denise@scottish-orienteering.org to book or for further information.

Coaching Foundation - Online
2020-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
A practical course for orienteers who are interested in coaching. This online course will give you the foundations to coaching and start your pathway to becoming a coach.
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions. Sessions 1 & 4 online 1.5 hrs, session 2 part online/part homework, session 3 club based practical session. Dates for the 4 sessions are – 17 Nov, 24 Nov & 8 Dec
This is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 coaching course.
INTENDED FOR:
People with some knowledge of orienteering, who are interested in trying their hand at coaching; also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.
USUAL DURATION:
As described above – Over one month period for a series of online sessions plus practical participant lead home learning
ASSESSMENT:
Not assessed
COST:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
MIN/MAX.
4/6
MAIN TOPICS:
Discussion around how to teach/coach orienteering, practical exercises.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; age 16+
OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 Coach course; you might apply to go straight to Level 2 after this course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book on line through the URL link provided or contact Denise Martin with any questions
Email denise@scottish-orienteering.org

Level 1 Coaching Course L1 C - (Partly Online)
2021-01-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Previously known as UKCC coach qualifications, we now have our own Scottish Coach Qualifications which are fully accredited by the SQA, and are comprehensive and practical courses relevant for coaching in a Scottish context.
This is a high quality coaching qualification for orienteers who have attended the Coaching Foundation course. It provides skills to run single sessions. Subsidies are usually available from sportscotland.
INTENDED FOR:
Active orienteers interested in gaining their coaching qualification
USUAL DURATION:
As re-designed to be delivered partly online, this course will extend through three sessions, 2 x 1.5 hr online and 1 full day in person practical and tutor assessed.
The first online session will be 10 January. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course work will be outlined in early December giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.
ASSESSMENT:
By qualified tutor.
COST:
£150 per person, £175 non-members. Subsidy may be available from sportscotland; check your eligibility and apply via their website.
MIN/MAX.:
4/6
MAIN TOPICS:
Level 1 is the “Assistant Coach”, usually working with a more qualified coach though sometimes delivering a session alone after having received guidance from a more qualified coach. The focus of the Level 1 coach is the single session, usually progressing a skill within the session. Any progression from one session to the next would be under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Participants must be aged 17 or over; evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering

OTHER NOTES:
MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:
Qualification awarded by SQA.
Email denise@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or go directly to the URL link to register for the course.

Level 1 Coaching Course L1 C - POSTPONED Date TBD
2021-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Previously known as UKCC coach qualifications, we now have our own Scottish Coach Qualifications which are fully accredited by the SQA, and are comprehensive and practical courses relevant for coaching in a Scottish context.
This is a high quality coaching qualification for orienteers who have attended the Coaching Foundation course. It provides skills to run single sessions. Subsidies are usually available from sportscotland.
INTENDED FOR:
Active orienteers interested in gaining their coaching qualification
USUAL DURATION:
As re-designed to be delivered partly online, this course will extend through three sessions, 2 x 1.5 hr online and 1 full day in person practical and tutor assessed.
The first online session will be 20 April. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course work will be outlined in late March giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.
ASSESSMENT:
By qualified tutor.
COST:
£150 per person, £175 non-members. Subsidy may be available from sportscotland; check your eligibility and apply via their website.
MIN/MAX.:
4/6
MAIN TOPICS:
Level 1 is the “Assistant Coach”, usually working with a more qualified coach though sometimes delivering a session alone after having received guidance from a more qualified coach. The focus of the Level 1 coach is the single session, usually progressing a skill within the session. Any progression from one session to the next would be under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Participants must be aged 17 or over; evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering

OTHER NOTES:
MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:
Qualification awarded by SQA.
Email denise@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or go directly to the URL link to register for the course.

Level 1 Coaching Course 5 Oct 2021
2021-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Previously known as UKCC coach qualifications, we now have our own Scottish Coach Qualifications which are fully accredited by the SQA, and are comprehensive and practical courses relevant for coaching in a Scottish context.
This is a high quality coaching qualification for orienteers who have attended the Coaching Foundation course. It provides skills to run single sessions. Subsidies are usually available from sportscotland.
INTENDED FOR:
Active orienteers interested in gaining their coaching qualification
USUAL DURATION:
As re-designed to be delivered partly online, this course will extend through three sessions, 2 x 1.5 hr online and 1 full day in person practical and tutor assessed.
The first online session will be 5 Oct. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date. Following online session will be 19 Oct with the face to face assessment 30 Oct. (location tbd)
The pre-course work will be outlined in early Sept giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.
ASSESSMENT:
By qualified tutor.
COST:
£150 per person, £175 non-members. Subsidy may be available from sportscotland; check your eligibility and apply via their website.
MIN/MAX.:
4/6
MAIN TOPICS:
Level 1 is the “Assistant Coach”, usually working with a more qualified coach though sometimes delivering a session alone after having received guidance from a more qualified coach. The focus of the Level 1 coach is the single session, usually progressing a skill within the session. Any progression from one session to the next would be under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Participants must be aged 17 or over; evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering

OTHER NOTES:
MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:
Qualification awarded by SQA.
Email denise@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or go directly to the URL link to register for the course.

Junior Planning workshops 2024
2024-01-15 07:30 - 2024-01-29 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Friday 12th January – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 15th January – Workshop 1
Monday 22nd January – Workshop 2
Monday 29th January – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both the workshops and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Friday 12th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.
The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Please submit the Google registration form by Tuesday 2nd January 2024 (deadline extended) or direct any queries to suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org

Organiser workshops
2024-03-11 19:30 - 2024-03-25 21:00 | Online
An online Organiser workshop is being run over 2 online sessions, 7.30 – 9pm, on 11th and 25th March with short tasks to be completed in between. This is open to anyone who is just starting out in organising and will cover the basics of organising a local event.
Book online through the Google form by 1st March or contact Suzanne with any questions

Grade B Controllers course - 16th March 2024
2024-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Comrie, PH6 2DN
For experienced Grade C Controllers wishing to take their skills to the next level. This one day in-person course, combining theory and practical, gives you the knowledge required to be eligible to apply to be a Grade B controller subject to approval and relevant experience.
The day will run from 10am to 4pm.
Please book through the Google form or contact Suzanne for more details.

Grade C Controllers Course
2024-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Aviemore area
This one day in-person course, combining theory and practical, gives you the skills and knowledge required to be eligible to apply to be a Grade C controller subject to approval and relevant experience.
As well as attending the course, the requirements for obtaining the Grace C controller licence are:

Have organised a competition registered with British Orienteering within the previous 10 years.
Have planned a minimum of 3 events, with at least one at Level C, and at least one within the previous 5 years.
Completion of mandatory British Orienteering Event Safety & Welfare Workshop.
Be appointed to the Grade by their Regional Association.

These can all be completed after the course but a good level of competence at control placement is required for the course.

The day will run from 10am to 4pm and will be in the Aviemore area.
The cost of this course is covered by the SOA.
Please book through the Google form or contact Suzanne for more details.

Event Safety Workshop - in person, Edinburgh 23rd October 2024
2024-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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!
This course will be run in person in Edinburgh – venue tbd – and is free to members.
Please sign up using the registration form or email Suzanne for more details

Let's get started in Planning (seniors)Nov /Dec 2024
2024-11-11 19:30 - 2024-12-02 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for those who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Monday 11th November 2024
Monday 18th November 2024
Monday 27th November 2024
Monday 2nd December 2024

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend all the workshops and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer (tablets / phones are not suitable for this). There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

There is a PP/Condes workshop for this series on Monday 4th November. Please indicate on the form if you would be interested in this.
Please register using the Google form or contact Suzanne for more details

Event Safety Workshop – online – 9th Dec 7pm – 9.30
2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:30
This online 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!
This course will be run online via zoom using Google tools and is free to members.
Please sign up using the registration form or email Suzanne for more details

Junior Planning workshops 2025
2025-01-06 19:30 - 2025-01-27 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Monday 6th January – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 13th January – Workshop 1
Monday 20th January – Workshop 2
Monday 27th January – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both the workshops and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Monday 6th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.

The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Completion of all 3 workshops, including the accompanying homework, followed by planning 3 courses in your club and submitting an experience log will earn you a Young Planners certificate and buff.

Please register using the Google form by Monday 16th December 2024 or email Suzanne with any queries.

Junior Event Safety Workshop
2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This 2 hour workshop is designed for juniors who have done or intend to do the Junior Planning workshops or the Junior Organiser’s Workshops. This is not compulsory for those roles as you will always be mentored but is strongly advised as it will help you to appreciate the safety aspect of your role.
It will be hosted online via Zoom.

Please sign up using the Google form by Monday 10th Feb or email Suzanne for more details

Event Safety Workshop - online - 3rd March 7pm - 9.30
2025-03-03 07:00 - 21:30

Event Safety Workshop (ESW) - S6D - 29th July
2025-07-29 05:30 - 20:00 | Deeside
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!

Delivered 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)

Date – 29th July
Time – 5.30 – 8pm
Venue – S6D Event Centre V and A Halls, Ballater (Mike Sheridan Room)

Please complete the registration form by 21st July 2025

Planners' Discussion 27th October 2025
2025-10-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
For this coming winter we have twisted the arms of some experienced planners to share their knowledge and answer your questions to enable you to broaden your knowledge of the planning process.

These discussions are open to all including juniors. The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:

Urban Planning for safety – 27th October
Eavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December
Experiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February

In this discussion hosted by Graeme Ackland and Lindsay Knox topics covered will be:

Planning for the under 16s and older competitor.
How to deal with annoyed neighbours/members of the public.
Examples of good and bad practices.
Q&A.

The discussions will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm;

Please register using this form by Monday 20th October.

Junior Planners Workshops Nov 2025
2025-11-03 19:30 - 2025-11-24 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Monday 3rd November – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 10th November – Workshop 1
Monday 17th November – Workshop 2
Monday 24th November – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both workshops 1 and 2 and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Monday 6th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.

The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Completion of all 3 workshops, including the accompanying homework, followed by planning 3 courses in your club and submitting an experience log will earn you a Young Planners certificate and buff.

Please register using the Google form by Monday 13th October 2025 or email Suzanne with any queries.

Grade C Controllers Course Sun 16th Nov 2025
2025-11-16 | Aviemore area
A Grade C Controllers’ Course is being run on Sun 16th November 2025, 10 am – 4 pm, in the Aviemore area

As well as attending the course, the requirements for obtaining the Grace C controller licence are:

Have organised a competition registered with British Orienteering within the previous 10 years.
Have planned a minimum of 3 events, with at least one at Level C, and at least one within the previous 5 years.
Completion of mandatory British Orienteering Event Safety & Welfare Workshop.
Be appointed to the Grade by their Regional Association.

These can all be completed after the course but a good level of competence at control placement is required for the course.

Please register by filing in the Google form by Friday 7th November

Young Organiser workshops - 20th Nov & 15th Jan - cancelled
2025-11-20 19:30 - 2026-01-15 20:30 | Online
An online Young Organisers’ workshop is being run over 2 online sessions (Thu 20th Nov and Thu 15th Jan) with fun club-based mentored tasks to be completed in between.
This informal and accessible course is open to juniors (16+) who want to help with organising and will cover some of the jobs that contribute to putting on a local (level D) event. The trainer will listen to your ideas and answer your questions. There will be take-away resources to help you.
Participants will need to attend both workshops and complete all the club based tasks to complete the Young Organiser award.
Book online through the Google form by Mon 10th Nov if you are interested or contact Suzanne with any questions

Emergency First Aid at Work Course
2025-11-29 09:30 - 16:30
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.

Planners' Discussion 4th December 2025
2025-12-01 19:30 - 2025-12-04 21:00 | Online
For this coming winter we have twisted the arms of some experienced planners to share their knowledge and answer your questions to enable you to broaden your knowledge of the planning process.

These discussions are open to all including juniors. The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:

Urban Planning for safety – 27th October
Eavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December
Experiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February

In this discussion Clive Masson will guide you through the planner’s thought process for a typical forest line course event.

The discussion will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm;

Please register using the form by Monday 24th November 2025.

Event Safety Workshop – online – 8th December 7pm – 9.30
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 and is free to SOA members.

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 24th November 2025

Organising Demystified 22nd Jan & 26th Feb 2026
2026-01-22 19:30 - 2026-02-19 20:30 | Online
A pair of low key Organiser workshops is being run over 2 online sessions, 7.30 – 8.45 on Thursday 22nd January and Thursday 26th February with short home/in club tasks to be completed in between.
This informal and accessible course is open to anyone who is just starting out in organising and will cover the basics of putting on a local (level D) event. The trainer will share their knowledge and guide you through the process step by step, with plenty of time for discussion and questions. There will be take-away resources to help you organise your first event successfully.
A must for beginner organisers!
Please fill in the Google Form if interested

Planners' Discussion 23rd February 2026
2026-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
For this coming winter we have twisted the arms of some experienced planners to share their knowledge and answer your questions to enable you to broaden your knowledge of the planning process.

These discussions are open to all including juniors. The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:

Urban Planning for safety – 27th October
Eavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December
Experiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February

In this discussion Peter McLuckie will share his experience of planning at the S6Ds for the first time including:

The main differences that he noticed compared to other events he has planned, including working as part of a team of planners.
How his experience to date helped him to be prepared and advice that he has for others wishing to take on this role

The discussion will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm;

Please register using the form by Monday 16th February 2026.

Event Safety Workshop – online – 9th March 7pm – 9.30
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:30 | 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

Grade C Controllers Course - 17th October 2026
2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00
A Grade C Controllers’ Course is being run on 17th October 2026, one day, 10 am – 4 pm in the Aviemore area.

As well as attending the course, the requirements for obtaining the Grace C controller licence are:

Have organised a competition registered with British Orienteering within the previous 10 years.
Have planned a minimum of 3 events, with at least one at Level C, and at least one within the previous 5 years.
Completion of mandatory British Orienteering Event Safety & Welfare Workshop.
Be appointed to the Grade by their Regional Association.

These can all be completed after the course but a good level of competence at control placement is required for the course.

Please register an interest by filing in the Google form – dates and exact location will be decided depending on requirements of participants.
