Scottish Orienteering Association

Coaching Foundation (CF/24_1) – Blended learning
2024-01-08 19:30 - 2024-02-02 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in coaching. This 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.
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions. Sessions 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings, session 3 – club based, self-evaluated practical session. Dates for the 3 online sessions are w/b 8th, 15th & 29th Jan 2024. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.
Cost:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
Min/Max.
4/8
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
Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with a club coach within the time frame of the course, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3.

OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the Club Coach Level 5 course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form link below or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Lead Coach - Spring 2024 (Blended learning)
2024-01-15 | Online
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA (SCQF L7), the Lead Coach course builds on the Club Coach (Level 5) qualification developing the knowledge and skills to run a coaching programme and supervise other coaches. This replaces the old Level 2 course.
INTENDED FOR:
Competent orienteers with some coaching experience.
USUAL DURATION:
The Lead Coach course comprises some 80 hours study. This includes approx. 10 hours home study alongside 6 online tutor led sessions; 1.5 days of face-to-face tuition and formative assessment; further home study, written tasks & reflective practice supported by a mentor, finishing with a final half-day observed and assessed session. Learners have up to 2 years from the start of tuition to complete the qualification.
ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching session by qualified assessor.
COST:
£550 per person. (£600 non-members) Subsidies may be available. Please contact suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for more information.
MAIN TOPICS:
Roles of a Lead Coach and coaching philosophy
Inclusivity
Safety, risk and welfare
Engagement and motivation
Technical skills and performance

MORE INFORMATION:
The Lead Coach may work alone or co-ordinate a coaching team, within a club or group of clubs. A Lead Coach can focus on a series of coaching sessions. 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 Lead Coach might mentor someone working towards a Club Coach qualification.
Lead 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 an old Level 3 qualification.
PRE-REQUISITES:

UKCC/SQCO Level 1 orienteering coach qualification or equivalent.
Current member of British Orienteering
Recent evidence of competence at TD5 usually in the form of competition result.
PVG, CPWS & First Aid certificate commensurate with areas to be coached in are also required for licensing.

OTHER NOTES:
Qualification should normally be completed within 2 years
MORE DETAIL & BOOKING:
It is hoped to run the next course starting in the spring . To register your interest for this please contact suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
Or fill in the google form.

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

Young Coach Assistant YCA/24_1 3rd Feb 2024
2024-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Stirling University Campus, Stirling, FK9 4LA
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 an introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A full practical day (10am – 4pm) on Saturday 3rd February.
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 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; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:
This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Planning Workshops Winter Series 2024
2024-02-05 19:30 - 2024-02-26 21:00 | Online
A series of workshops for those who have no planning experience or have just started to to plan and want to know more. These workshops will run across the following dates:

Monday 5th February 2024
Monday 12th February 2024
Monday 19th February 2024
Monday 26th February 2024

The workshops will be held online from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend all the workshops. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

Delegates will require access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer (tablets / phones are not suitable for this).

There is no PP/Condes workshop specifically for this series. A workshop is being held on Friday 12th for the junior planning series which may have space for some seniors if required. Please indicate on the form if you would be interested in this.

Book online through the Google form by Monday 22nd Jan 24 or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird, Coaching and Volunteer Officer with any questions.

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.

Young Coach Assistant YCA/24_2 24th Mar 2024
2024-03-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1QZ, United Kingdom
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 an introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A full practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 24th March.
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 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; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:
This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO L5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions. Registration closes on Monday 11th March.

Event safety Workshop 26th March 2024
2024-03-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Online
Delivered online, using the Zoom platform, this 2.5 hour workshop will cover event safety and is a prerequisite for all event officials running 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. Timings for the evening will be 7pm – 9.30 pm

Sign up using the Google Form. Any questions contact Suzanne

Club Coach (SCCO L5/24_1) - April 2024
2024-04-04 19:30 - 2024-05-30 21:00 | Online
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA (SCQF L5), 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.
Please note that the Club Coach has now replaced old Level 1 which is no longer supported by sportscotland. It is essentially the same course that we have been running since Covid but the name has changed and course content updated in line with the new qualifications.
INTENDED FOR:
Foundation level coaches interested in furthering their experience to gain a formal coaching qualification.
USUAL DURATION:
Re-designed to be delivered mainly online, this course comprises four tutor led, interactive sessions online (1 – 1.5 hrs each) and 1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment.

ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching session by a qualified assessor.
COST:
£170 per person, £200 non-members. It may be possible to receive Coach Education Subsidy towards the cost of this course. Please contact suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for details and an application form.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The focus of the Club Coach (Level 5) is the single session, usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills 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.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Aged 17 or over
Evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering – for insurance purposes

BOOKING:
Email suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or go directly to the URL link below to register for the course.

Coaching Foundation (CF/24_2) – Blended learning
2024-05-27 19:30 - 2024-06-21 19:30 | Online
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in coaching. This 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.
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions. Sessions 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings, session 3 – club based self-evaluated practical session. Dates for the 3 online sessions are w/b 27th May, 3rd Jun & 24th Jun. Practical session between 3rd & 24th Jun by negotiation with club mentor.
Cost:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
Min/Max.
4/8
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
Age 16+( open to negotiation for exceptional candidates
You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with a club coach within the time frame of the course, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3 but anytime before session 4.

OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form link below or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions. Closing date for applications Monday 13th May

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.

Coaching Foundation (CF/24_3) – Blended learning
2024-09-16 19:30 - 2024-10-11 21:00 | Online
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching. This 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.
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions.

Sessions 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings. Dates are w/b 16th, 23rd Sep & 7th Oct. Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.
Session 3 – club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.

COST:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
COURSE CONTENT:
Discussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3
Age 16+ ( open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
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.
OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
Book online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions. Closing date for applications is Mon 2nd September.

SOA Coach CPD Day
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wheatley Hall, Grantown, PH26 3EN
A day for coaches to get together to learn from each other facilitated by our Coach Education Team.

In line with SOA strategy to attract more adult beginners into the sport, the theme of this day will be coaching adult beginners & improvers at TD3/4. 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.

SCCO L5: Club Coach (L5/24_2) - Blended Learning
2024-10-21 19:30 - 2024-11-20 21:00 | Online
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA (SCQF L5), 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.
INTENDED FOR:
Foundation level coaches or Young Leaders interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.
DURATION
Delivered mainly online, this course comprises four online, tutor led, interactive sessions of 1.5 hrs each and 1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment. The assessment may be split over 2 days in the winter due to lack of daylight.
The first online session will be w/b 21st October . All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course tasks will be sent out in early October giving learners ample time to complete them.
ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The assessment dates are 16th/17th November
COST:
£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.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The focus of the Level 5: Club Coach, is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic 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.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation or Young Coach Assistant course
Aged 17 or over
Evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering – for insurance purposes

BOOKING:
Email suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is Friday 4th October 2024

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

ESW & Organiser workshops 2nd Nov 2024
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Wheatley Hall, Grantown, PH26 3EN
This in-person Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are 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!
The Event Organiser workshop is to let you find out a bit more about what is involved with organising a local (Level D) or regional (Level C) event.
The Event Safety and Welfare workshop will start at 10am and finish by 1pm. The Event Organiser workshop will run from 1pm to 4pm. You can attend both or either workshop although you should note that you need to attend an ESW before you can organise an event.

Venue – Grantown-on-Spey. This will depend on who signs up. We may move it to Kincraig if it would be more convenient for the majority. There is space to express a preference on the form.

More details will be sent out to those registered after the closing date.

Please register using the Google Form by 18th October 2024 or contact Suzanne with any queries

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

Young Coach Assistant (YCA/24_2) 16th November 2024
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1QZ, United Kingdom
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 Saturday 16th November 2024.
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; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form by Friday 18th October or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Coach CPD - online
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Tom Bray, British Orienteering Development Squad coach, will present how the British Squad teach orienteering at the Talent, Development and Performance levels. The basics of orienteering are the same for at all levels – for club runners and elites. This presentation will cover the common language that the British Squad uses; by having a simple common language we have found that the consistency and quality of our coaching has improved over the past 10 years. There will also be opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Sign up using the form

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.

Mentoring Workshops 20th & 27th march 2025 6- 7.30 pm
2025-01-20 18:00 - 2025-01-27 19:30
This pair of free online workshops is designed for all those who mentor others in their role within their club or the SOA as a whole. They will be run by sportscotland national trainers.
Throughout the Introduction to Mentoring workshop we explore:

What mentors do
Mentoring approaches
Importance of developing and understanding of your mentee and their environment
Mentoring tools
Personal strengths and areas for development
Peer support

Please register by Monday 3rd March if you would like to attend. Please enter the email address you will be using for the zoom call as this is where the invitation will be sent – registration form available shortly.

Coaching Foundation (CF/25_1) - Blended Learning
2025-01-30 19:30 - 2025-02-20 21:00 | Online
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching. This 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
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions.

Weeks 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings. Thursdays 30th Jan, 6th Feb and 20th Feb
Week 3 – 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:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3
Age 16+ ( open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
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 16th January 2025

Coaching Foundation (CF/25_2) – Blended Learning
2025-01-31 08:00 - 17:00
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching. This 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
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions.

Weeks 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings. W/b 26th May, 2nd Jun and 16th Jun exact day tbd by popular vote.
Week 3 – 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:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3
Age 16+ ( open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
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 12th May 2025

Coach CPD - Online
2025-02-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
The next coach CPD session is being held online. Suzanne will share hints and tips illustrated by mapped examples of how to use a reasonably small area for whole club, multiple TD coaching . Please register using the Google Form by Sunday 16th Feb if you would like to attend. Everyone is welcome to share their own hints, tips and examples of exercises and strategies around this topic.

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

Club Coach (L5/25_1) – Blended Learning
2025-02-24 19:30 - 2025-03-26 21:00 | Online
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA, this course (replacing the old Level 1) blends theory and practical providing the knowledge and skills to run single sessions within a framework set up by a more experienced coach.
INTENDED FOR:
Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Delivered mainly online, this course comprises four online, tutor led, interactive sessions of 1.5 hrs each and 1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment. The assessment may be split over 2 days in the winter due to lack of daylight.
The first online session will be w/b 24th February 2025 . All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course tasks will be sent out in late January giving learners ample time to complete them.
ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place over the weekend of 29th/30th March 2025
COURSE CONTENT:
The focus of the Level 5: Club Coach, is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic 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.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation or Young Coach Assistant course
Aged 17 or over
Evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering – for insurance purposes

COST:
£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.
BOOKING:
Email suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is Monday 13th January 2025

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

Grade C Controllers Course 9th March
2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Central Belt, United Kingdom
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 central belt (probably Edinburgh but flexible to accomodate participants).
The cost of this course is covered by the SOA.
Please book through the Google form or contact Suzanne for more details.
