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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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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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SUMMARY:Club Coach - 27th/28th August
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 the Central Belt over one weekend\, this course comprises: \n\n2 full days in person practical and theory which includes the assessment\nAll pre-course work will need to be completed prior to 23rd August.\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.  \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nThe focus of the 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 judy@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the  google form   to register for the course. Closing date for applications is 14th August 2026.
URL:https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/courses/club-coach-27th-28th-august/
LOCATION:Central Belt\, United Kingdom
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