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Orienteering is an outdoor activity that is suitable for people of all ages. As a group or a family or solo, it is a great way of exploring the Scottish countryside. Our Events, News, Membership, Clubs and What is Orienteering? pages provide you with everything you need to know. Contact us with any queries.
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Nominations open for Tulloch Homes Young Orienteer of the Year
Young people are the future of our sport and we are once again delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the Young Orienteer of the Year award kindly sponsored by Tulloch Homes. This annual award gives us the chance to recognise and celebrate the considerable contribution to orienteering by young people through their volunteering.
16th May, 2024 Read more...
2024 AGM to be held online on 24th June
We are notifying all members of our intended Annual General Meeting date of Monday 24th June 2024 to be held online. There will be a proxy vote option for those unable to attend. We are in the process of putting together the AGM handbook to outline proposals and matters of business however we welcome any proposals from clubs/members that you wish raised at the AGM please contact our chief operating officer Nikki Howard at nikki@scottish-orienteering.org to outline any proposals or matters of business for consideration.
We are seeking election of some SOA Board members and request anyone interested in any of the positions to contact nikki@scottish-orienteering.org or speak to a member of the current Board. All role descriptions can be provided on request.
Operations Director
Finance Director
Performance Director
Independent Director
Marketing and Communications Director
14th May, 2024 Read more...
Do you know someone who deserves the President’s medal?
Do you know of someone who has gone above and beyond for the benefit of orienteering? The President’s Medal is handed out annually at the AGM to recognise significant contribution to the sport.
We are aware that there are plenty of people who work tirelessly within their clubs, giving hours of their time to promote the sport, but never seek recognition. We truly welcome all nominations so we ask you to ensure we hear of everyone who deserves recognition.
Anyone or any club/ organisation, other than previous winners, can be nominated even those who has been nominated previously. Nominations should be submitted by Friday 21st June.
Please take 2 minutes to tell us who should be shortlisted for this award by completing this 2024 President’s Medal nomination form
Previous winners include:
2022 Judy Bell (ESOC)
2021 Tim O’Donoghue (SOLWAY)
2020 Janet Clark (ESOC) and Sheila Reynolds (MAROC)
(more…)14th May, 2024 Read more...
World Orienteering Week
What was World Orienteering Day has morphed into World Orienteering Week, now with 9 glorious days, 18th – 28 May. Any event over this period suitable for juniors can be registered on the WOW website. The IOF´s goals for this annual event are to increase the visibility and accessibility of orienteering to young people, increase the number of participants both in schools’ and club activities, inspire teachers to implement orienteering in a fun and educational way, and to extend the reach of the sport and enthuse the next generation of orienteers.
29th April, 2024 Read more...
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