Scottish Orienteering Association

Young Coach Assistant Glenmore Lodge - 26th April
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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
