Scottish Orienteering congratulates Terence John O’Brien on his award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) for “services to Orienteering”. Terry O’Brien as he is better known has of course been the driving force behind STAG for many years and served on the SOA Board in multiple roles. A link to the Queen’s New Year Honours list in Scotland is here. Read More…
Come to spectacular North East Scotland for an Aberdeenshire adventure this February at the British Night Championships Weekend. Be sure the 23/24 February is firmly in your Orienteering calendars for 2019! Read More…
As part of the Year of Young People celebrations sportscotland recently held an event at Hampden Park for young leaders in club sport in Scotland. Moravian’s Mairi Weir attended the event and has sent us this report of her day in Glasgow…
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Congratulations to BASOC on becoming only the second club to achieve the SOA Silver Club Accreditation Award! Read More…
With the Scottish 6 Days set to take place in Strathearn in 2019, orienteers are reminded that all the areas for next year’s event are embargoed for orienteering. This is especially important for the two areas that will stage the World Ranking Events – Dundurn & Cnoc a’Mhadaidh (Middle Distance) and Craig a Barns (Long Distance).
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The full results, Routegadget and list of winners for the 2018 Scottish Score Championships are all available on the Roxburgh Reivers club website, along with the Organiser’s and Planner’s reports. Read More…
Congratulations to Loch Eck Orienteers, who have become the latest club to achieve the SOA Bronze Club Accreditation Award!
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The SOA team is delighted to introduce our two newest SOA team members, Denise Martin and Judy Bell! We hope you join us in giving them a warm welcome as they embark on their roles as Coaching & Volunteering Officer and Regional Development Officer (East) respectively.
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Entries opened on the 1st December for next year’s Scottish 6 Days (Strathearn 2019). Further details of this fantastic event are on the Scottish 6 Days website or go straight to the Fabian 4 website to enter. Read More…
We know it is eagerly awaited so here is the December edition of SCORE as an early Christmas present! Paper copies will land on your doormat before the big fella comes down the chimney! Enjoy reading lots of updates and intriguing articles to keep your appetite whetted as the nights turn dark…although we know you love night orienteering!
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