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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:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T210000
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SUMMARY:Planners' Discussion  23rd February 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThese discussions are open to all including juniors.   The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:\n\n\nUrban Planning for safety – 27th October\nEavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December\nExperiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February\n\nIn this discussion Peter McLuckie will share his experience of planning at the S6Ds for the first time including: \n\n\nThe main differences that he noticed compared to other events he has planned\, including working as part of a team of planners.\nHow his experience to date helped him to be prepared and advice that he has for others wishing to take on this role\n\nThe discussion will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm;\n\n\nPlease register using the form by Monday 16th February 2026.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/planners-discussion-23rd-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20250526T124348Z
CREATED: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:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134717Z
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SUMMARY:Planners' Discussion  4th December 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThese discussions are open to all including juniors.   The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:\n\n\nUrban Planning for safety – 27th October\nEavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December\nExperiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February\n\nIn this discussion Clive Masson will guide you through the planner’s thought process for a typical forest line course event. \n\n\nThe discussion will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm;\n\n\nPlease register using the form by Monday 24th November 2025.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/planners-discussion-1st-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20251009T095549Z
CREATED:20250606T083713Z
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SUMMARY:Grade C Controllers Course  Sun 16th Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Grade C Controllers’ Course is being run on Sun 16th November 2025\,  10 am – 4 pm\, in the Aviemore area \n\n\nAs well as attending the course\, the requirements for obtaining the Grace C controller licence are: \n\n\nHave organised a competition registered with British Orienteering within the previous 10 years.\nHave planned a minimum of 3 events\, with at least one at Level C\, and at least one within the previous 5 years.\nCompletion of mandatory British Orienteering Event Safety & Welfare Workshop.\nBe appointed to the Grade by their Regional Association.\n\nThese can all be completed after the course but a good level of competence at control placement is required for the course.\n\n\n\nPlease register by filing in the Google form by Friday 7th November
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/grade-c-controllers-course-autumn-2025-tbc/
LOCATION:Aviemore area
CATEGORIES:controllers,Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20250606T065437Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Planners Workshops Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION: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:\n\n\nMonday 3rd November – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop\nMonday 10th November – Workshop 1\nMonday 17th November – Workshop 2\nMonday 24th November – Optional TD3/4 workshop\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nAn 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. \n\nThe trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.\n\nCompletion 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.\n\nPlease register using the Google form by Monday 13th October 2025 or email Suzanne with any queries.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/junior-planners-workshops-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:planners,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134818Z
CREATED:20250526T111346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134818Z
UID:55693-1761593400-1761598800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Planners' Discussion 27th October 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThese discussions are open to all including juniors.   The whole series is as follows but each one has a separate sign up form:\n\n\nUrban Planning for safety – 27th October\nEavesdroppping on the planners thought process – 4th December\nExperiences of a rookie S6Ds planner – 23rd February\n\n\nIn this discussion hosted by Graeme Ackland and Lindsay Knox topics covered will be:\n\n\nPlanning for the under 16s and older competitor.\nHow to deal with annoyed neighbours/members of the public.\nExamples of good and bad practices.\nQ&A.\n\n\nThe discussions will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; \n\n\nPlease register using this form by Monday 20th October.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/planners-discussion-27th-october-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T053000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T200000
DTSTAMP:20250709T104315Z
CREATED:20250526T164015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T104315Z
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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:20250303T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T213000
DTSTAMP:20241205T202112Z
CREATED:20240924T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T202112Z
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SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop - online - 3rd 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 (planner or organiser) or helper. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \nThis course will be run online via zoom using Google tools and is free to members. \nPlease sign up using the registration form or email Suzanne for more details
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-online-10th-february-7pm-9-30/
CATEGORIES:Club officers,Coaches,controllers,Event officials,planners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250224T210000
DTSTAMP:20240912T144134Z
CREATED:20240912T144134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T144134Z
UID:54359-1740423600-1740430800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Junior Event Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will be hosted online via Zoom. \n  \nPlease sign up using the Google form by Monday 10th Feb or email Suzanne for more details
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/junior-event-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Club officers,planners,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250127T210000
DTSTAMP:20240703T145312Z
CREATED:20240703T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T145312Z
UID:54173-1736191800-1738011600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Junior Planning workshops 2025
DESCRIPTION: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:\n\n\nMonday 6th January – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop\nMonday 13th January – Workshop 1\nMonday 20th January – Workshop 2\nMonday 27th January – Optional TD3/4 workshop\n\nThe 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.\n\n\nAn 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. \n\nThe trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.\n\nCompletion 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.\n\nPlease register using the Google form by Monday 16th December 2024 or email Suzanne with any queries.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/junior-planning-workshops-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:planners,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T213000
DTSTAMP:20240924T163055Z
CREATED:20240924T163055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T163055Z
UID:54444-1733770800-1733779800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop – online – 9th Dec 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 (planner or organiser) or helper. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \nThis course will be run online via zoom using Google tools and is free to members. \nPlease sign up using the registration form or email Suzanne for more details
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-online-9th-dec-7pm-9-30/
CATEGORIES:Club officers,Coaches,controllers,Event officials,planners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20241010T102402Z
CREATED:20240924T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T102402Z
UID:54436-1729708200-1729717200@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop - in person\, Edinburgh 23rd October 2024
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! \nThis course will be run in person in Edinburgh – venue tbd – and is free to members. \nPlease sign up using the registration form or email Suzanne for more details
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-in-person-16th-october-2024/
LOCATION:Edinburgh University\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club officers,Coaches,controllers,Event officials,planners
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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