Welcome to the INVOC website.
Recent website updates:
13 Mar: AGM notice
29 Mar: Training/Coaching update for junior training
28 Mar: Achnasoul iROMP and Nairn EB Maprun added
09 Mar: Gallowhill iRomp added
Please note that Mainland Highland is still currently in level 4 COVID19 protection level - you must not travel outside your local council area so should not use INVOC's activities if you do not live in Highland area.
All of INVOC's 2020's fixtures including iROMPs and MAPRUNs can be found by clicking the link here
See Scottish Orienteering Events Calendar for other Scottish fixtures, or MOR's and BASOC's websites for their specific events.
Athletes' COVID-19 Code of Conduct: here
INVOC kindly invites you to attend the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2021 FROM 7.30PM
Are you interested in joining the INVOC committee? We are currently seeking committee members, as well as nominations to fulfil the roles of Club President and Club Secretary. If you are keen to help and contribute to the Club going forward please get in touch for further details
The evening will involve:
o an orienteering themed quiz
o followed by the AGM
o conclude with the INVOC prize giving ceremony.
A variety of children's kahoot quizzes will run in 'break-out' rooms while the actual AGM meeting takes place.
The meeting details (via Zoom) will be circulated by email nearer the time.
Nairn East Beach Maprun
The next Maprun is now live and ready to download from BOF Permanent Orienteering Courses. This Maprun is in the sand dunes of Nairn East Beach on a 1:4000 map, so should offer a challenge for those who are not so keen on Urban and wish to test their navigation skills. The brambles are down at the moment, so good time to be out there. As before you will get until the end of April to complete this Maprun. Any problems please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the lockcode does not work try the code for the other course, but it should be fine. For those that have not undertaken a Maprun yet, it is great fun and uses the "MaprunF" app on your smartphone to log your position. When you get to the control you get a beep from your phone. Check your phone / watch to make sure you have collected the right control!
Achnasoul iROMP
Controls our now out in Achnasoul until at least the end of April. There are suggested Orange (quite a bit more difficult than the BOF guidelines), Green and Blue courses or you can make your own course up. The kites are reflective – so good for night orienteering too! Personal training on iROMPs local to you is permitted under current Level 4 stay at home Covid restrictions, but we ask that you keep low key, eg do not over fill parking laybys, go out times when you expect others not to be there, etc. As ever please read the Event Details carefully before going. Maps distributed in the eNews. MOR & BASOC members who live in Highland should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for copies of the maps. The iROMPs take quite a lot of work to put on, so for the committee to know if they are worthwhile, the planner to feel their efforts are justified and so we can gauge members' interest in the iROMPs generally, please can you either submit a time or alternatively email the planner on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know if you have been out
Results: Submit your time here here; Compare your time to others here
GALLOWHILL iROMP - MARCH 7th TO MID APRIL
Even more orienteering on your doorstep with the next iROMP in lovely Gallowhill. The bracken is down and the running is delightful there right now. There are a range of courses from Orange to Blue or you can make your own course up. The kites are reflective – so good for night orienteering too if you can make yourself get out later in the evening.
As ever please read the Event Details carefully before going. Maps distributed in the eNews. MOR & BASOC members should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for copies of the maps.
Results: Submit your time here here; Compare your time to others here
DALNEIGH URBAN MAPRUN
INVOC is pleased to let you know that our Maprun urban event, Dalneigh, with two courses – Long and Short - is now ready. Event details and the lock codes for map run are available from the BOF website. We hope that you enjoy yourselves on these courses
Training and Coaching:
Technique training: 2020 Training Groups. Junior training has re-started following lockdown:
- iJOS Weds evenings alternating in terrain and online.
- Talons online (for the moment)
All subject to Scottish Govt guidelines on organised sport - maybe subject to cancellation at short notice.
Details and sign up via Spond. If you are not already in a training group (and using Spond) and wish to join one of them contact Jacquie Laird. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Due to covid restrictions additional spaces may be limited.
iROMP (forest) & MAPRUN (urban) :
See the Events page for all forthcoming INVOC fixtures and links to other clubs' and national fixture lists.
Running training: The park run is a regular for many INVOCs including our best runners ***** park run is on hold due to Covid-19 ****. For those using Strava as a training log join the INVOC Strava club. This week's Strava training league table is here.
Our next Team INVOC races:
- To be announced once Covid restrictions ease
The next few 'local' events
See this spreadsheet at this link for all forthcoming INVOC events in 2021
See Scottish Orienteering Events Calendar for other Scottish fixtures, or MOR's and BASOC's websites for their specific events.