Scottish Orienteering launches “Edinburgh-O Midday Map Runs”
Published:
February 27, 2020
A series of lunchtime events is being launched this spring to introduce new
people to the sport of orienteering ahead of Edinburgh hosting the World
Orienteering Championships in 2022.
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Launch of Gold Club Accreditation, Student Scheme and Updates
Published:
February 25, 2020
The SOA club accreditation scheme was first launched 18 months ago at Bronze and Silver level and we are pleased now to be able to launch the Gold scheme, alongside these awards.
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Wanted – Key Officials for the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival!
Published:
February 19, 2020
The annual SSOF is planned to be held at Scone Palace, Perth on Thu June 4th 2020 and we are now looking for some offers of support to help make the day a big success.
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Championship & Trophy Double-Header set for March
Published:
February 19, 2020
It’s not only the hares that go mad in March – orienteers can look forward to a double-header weekend over the 14th and 15th March with the Scottish Middle Distance Championships at Gleneagles and the CompassSport Cup & Trophy at Errochty.
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Moravian beats Storm Dennis to award Championship Trophies
Published:
February 18, 2020
The Moray Coast proved to be the ideal location to host the 2020 Scottish Night Championships and the first Compass Point SOL event of the year. While the rest of the country had battened down the hatches, the weather was fairly mild to allow for successful racing at both Findhorn and Darnaway
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When is it too windy to orienteer?
Published:
February 17, 2020
The recent very windy weather has led to many Scottish clubs addressing the issue of should an event or activity go ahead or are the risks of trees falling too high. If you’re an organiser or a coach looking to put on an event, you may find a new guidance document useful.
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We Have A New SCORE Editor!
Published:
February 14, 2020
A very warm welcome to Bridget Khursheed (Roxburgh Reivers) who has taken on the mantle of being SCORE Editor. Watch out for her first edition in April!
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Gift Aid Comes Up Trumps
Published:
February 13, 2020
Thank you to all the members (a lovely 600 of you!) who completed the Gift Aid declaration, in December we reclaimed £3,531! Many thanks to our Finance Director, Ben Hartman for doing all the paperwork on our behalf.
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Club Get Together
Published:
February 12, 2020
We are hosting a discussion forum to hear your opinions on key topics within our sport. Reserve your place at the Club Get Together on 29th February in Birnam and bring your enthusiasm to our discussions.
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Scottish Night Championships Entries Close On Sunday 9th February
Published:
February 5, 2020
2020’s Scottish Night Championships will be hosted by Moravian at the popular site of Findhorn on the Moray Coast. Saturday 15th February will see all competitors don headtorches and set out on their courses to see who will be crowned Scottish Night Champions! Be sure to enter before Sunday’s closing date!
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