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SUMMARY:Club Coach (L5/25_2) – In person
DESCRIPTION:A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA\, 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. \nINTENDED FOR: \nActive Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.   \nCOURSE STRUCTURE \nDelivered mainly in person in Edinburgh over a 1 week period\, this course comprises: \n\nA mixture of online\, tutor led\, interactive sessions and in-person sessions.  \nThe exact timetable will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n2 full days in person practical and theory which includes the assessment\nThe first  session will be  w/b 8th Sep. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.\nThe pre-course work will be sent out in late July giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.\n\nASSESSMENT: \nWritten tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place during the week of 8th September 2025 \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nThe focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and 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. \nPRE-REQUISITES: \n\nAttendance at Coaching Foundation course\nAged 17 or over\nEvidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above\nCurrent member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes\nSOA PVG\n\nCOST: \n£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. \nBOOKING: \nEmail suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is 21st July 2025.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/club-coach-l5-25_2-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20250519T152236Z
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SUMMARY:Organising Demystified - 6th Oct/3rd Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:A  pair of low key Organiser workshops is being run over 2 online sessions\, 7.30 – 8.45pm on 6th October and 3rd November with short home/in club tasks to be completed in between. \nThis 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. \nA must for beginner organisers!  \nPlease fill in the Google Form if interested \n 
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/organising-demystified/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20250609T114452Z
CREATED:20250609T114247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T114452Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation (CF/25_3) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b 22nd Sep\, 29th Sep & 13th Oct .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Friday 9th May 2025
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-cf-25_3-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T213000
DTSTAMP:20251024T152337Z
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SUMMARY:ESW – in person\, Edinburgh w/b 27th Oct 2025 - cancelled
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. \n\nPlease fill in the registration form to express and interest and a preference for a date and watch this space for confirmation of the date.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-in-person-edinburgh-w-b-27th-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
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
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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:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20251024T152211Z
CREATED:20250606T062533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T152211Z
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SUMMARY:ESW & Organiser workshops Perth\, 1st Nov 2025 - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:The Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are a competitor\, an event official (planner or organiser) or coach. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \n\nThe Event Organiser workshop is to prepare you to organise a local (Level D) or regional (Level C) event. \n\nYou can attend both or either workshop although you should note that you must attend an ESW before you can organise\, plan or coach and having all learners sign up for both workshops means that the tutor can integrate the workshops to make the whole day flow better.\n\n\nIf we have to run them separately: \n\n\nThe Event Safety and Welfare workshop will start at 10am and finish by 1pm.\nThe Event Organiser workshop will run from 1pm to 4pm.\n\n\nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne with any questions.  Please sign up by  17th Oct 2025
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/esw-organiser-workshops-perth-1st-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Kinnoull Hill\, Forestry Classroom\, Jubilee Carpark\, Muirhall Road\, Perth\, PH2 7LN\, United Kingdom
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
CREATED:20250606T065223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T065437Z
UID:55787-1762198200-1764018000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
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;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:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T203000
DTSTAMP:20251120T121733Z
CREATED:20231220T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T121733Z
UID:52129-1763667000-1768509000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Young Organiser workshops - 20th Nov & 15th Jan - cancelled
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nParticipants will need to attend both workshops and complete all the club based tasks to complete the Young Organiser award. \nBook online through the Google form by Mon 10th Nov if you are interested or contact Suzanne with any questions
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/young-organiser-workshops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event officials,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20251009T095816Z
CREATED:20250714T161927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T095816Z
UID:55986-1763892000-1763913600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Young Coach Assistant 23rd November - Central belt
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\n1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)\nA fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 23rd November 2025.\nYou are required to attend both parts to complete the course.\n\nCost:\nThe training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.\n\n\nCourse Content: \n\nDiscussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises. \nPre-requisites: \nCompetent orienteers at least at TD3; age 14+ \nOTHER NOTES: \n\nThis course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nMORE DETAIL: \nThis course will be held in Stirling or Edinburgh depending on location of participants \nBook online through the Google form by Fri 7th Nov  or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/young-coach-assistant-18th-october-central-belt/
LOCATION:Central Belt\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T163000
DTSTAMP:20251014T094208Z
CREATED:20251010T143859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T094208Z
UID:56230-1764408600-1764433800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work Course
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe cost is £65 a head. Please register using the form or contact Suzanne with any questions.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/emergency-first-aid-at-work-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Club officers,Coaches,Event officials,First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134717Z
CREATED:20250526T111641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134717Z
UID:55696-1764617400-1764882000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
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;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T213000
DTSTAMP:20250526T124348Z
CREATED:20250526T124348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T124348Z
UID:55703-1765220400-1765229400@www.scottish-orienteering.org
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:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20251120T124129Z
CREATED:20251120T122800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T124129Z
UID:56405-1769110200-1771533000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Organising Demystified 22nd Jan & 26th Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nA must for beginner organisers!  \nPlease fill in the Google Form if interested \n 
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/organising-demystified-29th-jan-26th-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event officials,organisers
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260104T110652Z
CREATED:20250609T122946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T110652Z
UID:55841-1769455800-1771275600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation (CF/26_1) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b 26th Jan\, 2nd & 16th Feb .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-cf-26_1-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T210000
DTSTAMP:20250918T122618Z
CREATED:20250918T122317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T122618Z
UID:56116-1769455800-1773003600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Club Coach (L5/26_1) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION:A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA\, 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. \nINTENDED FOR: \nActive Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification. \nCOURSE STRUCTURE \nDelivered mainly online over a 5 – 6 week period\, this course comprises: \n\nFour online\, tutor led\, interactive sessions online of 1.5 hrs each.\nExact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment\nThe assessment may be split over 2 days in the winter due to lack of daylight or split into a North and South day\nThe first online session will be  w/b 26th January 2026. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.\nThe pre-course work will be sent out before Christmas giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.\n\nASSESSMENT: \nWritten tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place over the weekend of 7th/8th March 2026 \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nThe focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and 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. \nPRE-REQUISITES: \n\nAttendance at Coaching Foundation course\nAged 17 or over\nEvidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above\nCurrent member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes\n\nCOST: \n£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. \nBOOKING: \nEmail suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/club-coach-l5-26_1-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Teachers/outdoor leaders,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260131T191444Z
CREATED:20260131T191444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T191444Z
UID:56624-1771527600-1771533000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coach CPD - physical preparation for orienteering 19th Feb
DESCRIPTION:The next coach CPD session is being held online. Dave Ellis\, Orienteering Coach\, UK Athletics Endurance Coach who has coached at Commonwealth Games and Olympics will look at aspects of physical preparation for orienteering including strength and conditioning. It will look at the different needs of the young orienteer\, performance orienteer and older orienteer and consider what a year round training programme might look like. .  Please register using the Google Form by  Monday 10th Feb  if you would like to attend.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coach-cpd-physical-preparation-for-orienteering-19th-feb/
CATEGORIES:Coaches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260205T151655Z
CREATED:20260205T124009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T151655Z
UID:56639-1771684200-1771689600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Controller CPD - 21st Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for controllers to get together in person will take place 2.30 – 4 pm after the Scottish Middle Championships in the Trossacks on 21st Feb 2026 \n\nThis will be an opportunity to have a safety update\, to raise any topics of interest and highlight the requirement for future Controller CPD \n\n\nPlease register an interest by filling in this form using the option to give us any topics of interest to you.\n\nPlease let us know by 9th Feb so we can book a suitable venue.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/controller-cpd-21st-feb-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20251010T134552Z
CREATED:20250526T111857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134552Z
UID:55698-1771875000-1771880400@www.scottish-orienteering.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20250606T063054Z
CREATED:20250606T063054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T063054Z
UID:55782-1772323200-1772409599@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:ESW & Organiser workshops Edinburgh spring 2026 tbc
DESCRIPTION:The Event Safety and Welfare (ESW) workshop is aimed at all who orienteer – whether you are a competitor\, an event official (planner or organiser) or coach. It is a suitable refresher for those who have attended the course before – there are some new materials! \nThe Event Organiser workshop is to prepare you to organise a local (Level D) or regional (Level C) event.  \n\nYou can attend both or either workshop although you should note that you must attend an ESW before you can organise\, plan or coach and having all learners sign up for both workshops means that the tutor can integrate the workshops to make the whole day flow better.\n\nIf we have to run them separately:  \n\n\nThe Event Safety and Welfare workshop will start at 10am and finish by 1pm.\nThe Event Organiser workshop will run from 1pm to 4pm.\n\n\nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne with any questions.  Please sign up by  3rd Feb 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/esw-organiser-workshops-edinburgh-spring-2026-tbc/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250609T111324Z
CREATED:20250606T090817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111324Z
UID:55794-1772359200-1772380800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Grade C Controllers Course  Spring 2026 tbc
DESCRIPTION:A Grade C Controllers’ Course is being run in spring 2026\, one day\, 10 am – 4 pm in the central belt \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 an interest by filing in the Google form – dates and exact location will be decided depending on requirements of participants.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/grade-c-controllers-course-spring-2026-tbc/
LOCATION:Central Belt\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T213000
DTSTAMP:20250526T123745Z
CREATED:20250526T123745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T123745Z
UID:55701-1773082800-1773091800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
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:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260203T143844Z
CREATED:20260203T133604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T143844Z
UID:56627-1773253800-1773264600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Child Welfare and Protection in Sport - 11th March
DESCRIPTION:This course\, approved by Children First and run by sportscotland is for all those involved in coaching\, including Foundation coaches and helpers\, or otherwise working with juniors in the club\,  e.g. chaperones on weekends away or providing First Aid cover.  All those volunteering in such capacities should have a PVG and undertake CWPS training. \nSportscotland CWPS training comprises 2 modules: \n\nModule 1– An online self-paced (approx 45 minutes) module hosted on Brightspace.  Once registered you will be sent log in details for Brightspace to allow you to complete module 1 before attending module 2.\n\n\nModule 2 – A three hour online face-to-face training course lead by one of sportscotland’s approved tutors.  Learners must complete both modules to gain the qualification and receive their certificate.\n\nOnce complete the training lasts for 3 years after which you only need to do a self-paced online renewal to last you another 3 years.\n\n\n\nCost: £10 – this may be covered by your club – please speak to your club treasurer.\nPlease register using the form by Wed 25th Feb in order to give time for Module 1 to be completed.  This also also has space to request training another time if 11th March is unsuitable.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/child-welfare-and-protection-in-sport-11th-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T091120Z
CREATED:20260131T190910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T091120Z
UID:56621-1774087200-1774108800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coach CPD day Kinnoull Hill 21st March 2026 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:A day for coaches to get together to learn from each other facilitated by our Coach Education Team. \n \nIn 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. \nThe 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. \nThis training is free of charge. Please fill out the Google form if you wish to attend or email Suzanne with any questions.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coach-cpd-day-kinnoull-hill-21st-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Coaches
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260205T154354Z
CREATED:20260205T153806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154354Z
UID:56642-1774380600-1774386000@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coach CPD - Adapting O coaching for ASN/younger children
DESCRIPTION:David Robertson and Suzanne Robins-Bird will share their experience in creating resources and running sessions for those with additional needs and younger children. \nPlease register using the form by Monday 16th March  if you would like to attend.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coach-cpd-adapting-o-coaching-for-asn-younger-children/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T115636Z
CREATED:20251229T135336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T115636Z
UID:56555-1777197600-1777219200@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Young Coach Assistant Glenmore Lodge - 26th April
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\n1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)\nA fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 26th April 2026.\nYou are required to attend both parts to complete the course.\n\nCost:\nThe training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.\n\n\nCourse Content: \n\nDiscussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises. \nPre-requisites: \nCompetent orienteers at least at TD3; M/W14+ \nOTHER NOTES: \n\nThis course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nMORE DETAIL: \nThis course will be held in Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore \nBook online through the Google form by Fri 17th April  or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/young-coach-assistant-north/
LOCATION:Aviemore area
CATEGORIES:Coaches,Young people
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260323T144354Z
CREATED:20260323T144138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T144354Z
UID:56902-1779091200-1780246800@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Event Safety Workshop - SW Scotland - late May 2026
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 in South West Scotland in late May\, this 2.5 hour workshop will cover event safety and is a prerequisite for all event officials with SOA/BOF events and licenced coaches. We will firm up on a date/venue once we know how many people wish to attend and their availability.\n\n\nThis workshop is free to Scottish members.\n\n\nPlease complete the  registration form asap – the sooner we know who needs to do it and their availability\, the easier it is for us to schedule.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/event-safety-workshop-sw-scotland-late-may-2026/
LOCATION:tbd\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260104T110431Z
CREATED:20250609T123658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T110431Z
UID:55844-1779737400-1781557200@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation (CF/26_2) – Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b  25th May\, 1st & 15th Jun 2026  .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-cf-26_2-blended-learning/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Coaches
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Robins-Bird":MAILTO:suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260623T145334Z
CREATED:20260623T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T145334Z
UID:57378-1785571200-1785603600@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Foundation - August 2026 - blended learning
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCOURSE STRUCTURE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Run mostly online\, with a practical club supported element\, this course will be held over 4 sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Weeks 1\, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings.\n\n\n•\n  Dates are w/b  25th May\, 1st & 15th Jun 2026  .\n\n\n•\n  Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.\n\n\n•\n  Week 3 is a club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTENT:\n\nDiscussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering.\nPractical self and peer evaluated exercises.\n\nPRE-REQUISITES:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n\n\n  Competent orienteers at least at TD3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n•\n  Age 16+ (open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)\n\n\n•\n  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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST: \n£50 per person (non-members £75) \nOTHER NOTES: \nThis course is a pre-requisite for the  Club Coach course. \nREGISTRATION: \nBook online through the  google form or contact  Judith Bell with any questions.  Closing date for applications is Friday 31st July 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/coaching-foundation-august-2026-blended-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T143126Z
CREATED:20260623T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T143126Z
UID:57369-1786388400-1786397400@www.scottish-orienteering.org
SUMMARY:Online Event Safety Workshop - Monday 10th August 7pm to 9.30pm
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 7th August 2026
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/online-event-safety-workshop-monday-10th-august-7pm-to-9-30pm/
LOCATION:Onliine
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