- Adults (all abilities)
- iJOS (selected junior training for TD4/5 light green / Green+)
- Talons (junior training for TD3/4 orange/light green)
- Eagle Eyes (junior beginner level to TD2 yellow)
Space is limited and it is required to sign up in advance for maps and coaching provision. Not all sessions may be run depending on coach availability and weather. We use the Spond app to communicate with training groups.
If you wish to join one of the groups contact Jacquie Laird: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Coaches' Tips
For those of you who need to brush up on your control description symbols, they are all here
If you want an idea of what techniques you need to be mastering next, have a look at the BOF step system chart here
New Coaches
We always have room for more coaches. If you love orienteering, working with youngsters/adult beginners and want to pass your skills onto others, you're the person we are looking for. You can join in with a coach led session as a helper or you can consider training as a coach.
The current system for qualifying as a coach involves attending a one day Coaching Foundation Course followed by a 2 day residential course at Glenmore Lodge to take you to UKCC Level 1. This would then qualify you to coach up to TD3 with certain restrictions. Funding is normally available to cover the cost of courses.
Further details and dates are on the SOA website http://www.scottish-orienteering.org/natcen/page/national-centre-course-schedule
The coaches are happy to answer any queries you may have about the process - just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Junior Badges and Incentives
Star Awards
We have a * Star * Award system which enables juniors to keep track of their own progression through learning the different skills and help coaches to fill in any gaps. Regular coaching attendance is required to complete this.
Juniors! Collect event badges for attendance at events. Badges are awarded after attending 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 events. Download your event record sheets here, or contact the coaching team - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Record sheet - events 11 to 25
Record sheet - events 26 to 40
Record sheet - events 41 to 50