Discover Orienteering

Glenmore Lodge Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, United Kingdom

This introduction to orienteering is for adults who have little or no knowledge of the sport, and aims to take you to a basic level of competence and confidence. We will use some of the best orienteering areas in the UK and have a coach:participant ratio of 1:6 to ensure best possible learning for everyone.

Coaching Foundation

Kinnoull Hill Forestry Classroom, Jubilee Carpark, Muirhall Road, Perth, United Kingdom

A practical, one-day course for orienteers who are members of an SOA club, and who are interested in coaching.

£60 – £100

Scottish Orienteering Young Leader

Bell's Sports Centre Hay Street, Perth, Perthshire, United Kingdom

A brand new practical outdoor training course for 14-17 year olds who want to help run events and be ambassadors for orienteering!

Free

Scottish Level 1 Coach (L1C)

*Exact dates and location in October to be confirmed*
High quality coaching qualification (previously UKCC) for capable orienteers who have attended the Coaching Foundation course, and provides skills to run single sessions. Subsidies are usually available from sportscotland.

£250

Coaching Foundation

*Exact date and location in October to be confirmed* A practical, one-day course for orienteers who are members of an SOA club, and who are interested in coaching.

£60 – £100

Safety Workshop for Coaches Working in Remote or Exposed Areas

Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom

*Exact date and location in October to be confirmed*

Half-day Safety Workshop for Coaches Working in Remote or Exposed Areas run in conjunction with a practical coaching CPD course.

Free

Practical Coaching CPD

Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom

*Exact date and location in October to be confirmed*

Half-day practical coaching CPD course run in conjunction with a Safety Workshop for Coaches Working in Remote or Exposed Areas.

Free

Improvers’ weekend

*Exact dates and location in November to be confirmed*

We use top quality forests, exquisite maps and the best local tea-rooms. The two-fold aim is simply to have fun while learning or improving your orienteering. All the coaching is carefully geared to suit YOUR needs. Come for one day or both!

£30 – £80

Scottish Level 1 Coach (L1C)

Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom

High quality coaching qualification (previously UKCC) for capable orienteers who have attended the Coaching Foundation course, and provides skills to run single sessions. Subsidies are usually available from sportscotland.

£250

Scottish Orienteering Young Leader (SOYL)

Glenmore Lodge Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, United Kingdom

A fun, yet intensive course on developing early coaching and instructional skills, this is a practical outdoor training course for […]

Free