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
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
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
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.
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 Friday 9th May 2025
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.
. Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.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 1st January 2025
Juniors – are you a keen orienteer who would like to start getting involved in volunteering? Club volunteer coordinators – do you ever struggle to find event officials? Coaches – do you want a pair of young legs to help you out?
SOA Young Leader courses are all designed to give juniors the knowledge & experience to get involved with volunteering in the club, easing the load whilst giving them new, transferable skills. Run by experts who have worked in the roles for many years, we have 3 areas of expertise – hopefully something to suit everyone:
Have you ever fancied helping out your club by organising an event or been asked to but it all seemed too complicated? Well, help is at hand. The outwardly daunting task of organising is broken down and explained in our organiser workshops. Run by experts who have organised many events, we have 3 options, hopefully something to suit everyone.
The SOA team are delighted to welcome you all to a Volunteer’s Day to be held at Glenmore Lodge on Sunday 2nd June. There will be a variety of workshops to cater for different interests and a chance to socialise before and after. We are extremely lucky to have our sportscotland national trainers delivering two first class workshops designed to enhance volunteer management.
A volunteer day is taking place in the glorious surroundings of Glenmore Lodge on Sunday 2nd June (note revised date)
