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INVOC Club Clothing and Orienteering Kit
INVOC has a number of different items of club kit. Beryl Seaman holds the stock and can be contacted on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. She can help you regarding prices and sizing.
The club does not stock orienteering compasses and other kit but these can either be bought in town or online.
- Run 4 It in Inverness stock a range of running shoes and kit and INVOC members get a 10% discount - you almost get an adult membership fee back on purchasing a pair of running shoes, and you're quids in with a junior membership!
- Compasspoint and Ultrasport are orienteering traders offering a mail order service. Good for thumb compasses, control description holders and other gadgets only really used by orienteers.
- SI cards can be bought from SportIdent UK. Buy yours now and start saving your £1 hire fee at each event.
INVOC Orienteering Tops
Orienteering tops are tough and designed to bash through trees and other stuff - as capably demonstrated by Gilly Kirkwood ghosting through the Loch Vaa forest. Our tops are quality Trimtex ones, and come in short and long sleeved versions in a full range of sizes. Guaranteed to look good - if not improve your performance!
INVOC T-shirts
These are new in 2016. They are light blue and polyester - so have a soft feel and good for running in (good at wicking) - and are about 1/5th of the price of an O-top. Thanks to models Guy and Beryl Seaman.
INVOC Hoodies
The INVOC hoodie is currently low in stock, but it is intended to order some soon. Comes in adult sizes too.
INVOC Running Jackets
We have a new design of running jacket - expected early 2016.
Contact Beryl Seaman on clothing"at"invocmail.org.uk for all your INVOC club kit needs!
INVOC is run by volunteers and we encourage all club members to get involved with running the club and helping out with the events we put on.
The club committee is elected each year at the club AGM which is usually held around March/April time, and includes the presentation of the club trophies and club league awards for the previous year.
The committee usually meets every couple of months to discuss all things INVOC. Smaller groups may deal with specific areas (e.g. fixtures, mapping) and folk who are not committee members may be brought in to help out too.
Club Committee 2023
The 2020 INVOC AGM was held at Farr Community Hall, Inverness on Sunday 1st of March and a new committee was elected.
President: Laurence Cload
Vice-President: James Laird
Secretary: Colin Simpson
Treasurer: Iain Shepherd (Taking over from Alec Keith from August)
The following existing ordinary committee members were re-elected.
- Tara Black
- Jim Finlayson
- Jacquie Laird
- Steve Scott
- Iain Sime
- David Summers
A full list of contact details for the committee and other club volunteers is on the Contact INVOC page.
Please contact enquiries"at"invocmail.org.uk for information about committee meetings, minutes or club documents.
GPDR:
[posted May 25th 2018]
INVOC GDPR statement
As you may be aware, the General Data Processing Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“the GDPR”) came into force on 25 May 2018. The GDPR restates and amends the law about how your data is stored and used.
What data we collect from you, how we use it, and our actions to ensure this data is protected are important to us. Most of the data about orienteering club members is collected by Scottish Orienteering Association or British orienteering Association and shared with appropriate InvOC committee members
We value your privacy and believe in transparency, so are setting out the procedures we adopt. These are set out in our Data Protection Notice, found here. By way of a summary, the Notice covers:
- Transparency over who we share your data with, and why this is necessary for us in our relationship with you;
- Our legal basis for processing your data;
- Clarity surrounding how long we hold your data for, and what you should do to ensure this information is erased should you so request;
- How you can request a copy of your personal information held by us.
We encourage you to read our Data Protection Notice in full. By continuing with your membership of InvOC or by participating in our club events and activities you are agreeing to these updates. Please contact us if you have any queries.
INVOC strives to maintain a positive and supportive club culture and we are fully committed to the welfare and safety of all children and young people in our care. We adhere to the principles set out in the child protection policies of the Scottish Orienteering Association (SOA) which can be found at:
https://www.scottish-orienteering.org/child-protection/
The club supports coaches to undertake Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport training organised by SportScotland.
CWPO
The club Child Wellbeing & Protection Officer (CWPO) is Ken McDonald who can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Welfare is the responsibility of all members
Every INVOC member has a responsibility to act if they have a concern about the welfare, wellbeing or safety of a child or young person.
Any concerns can be reported to or discussed with the club CWPO or the SOA lead CWPO, Fiona Keir (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Any junior member with worries or concerns relating to themselves or another junior should discuss the matter with either a parent, a trusted senior club member such as a coach or with the club CWPO.
If you believe that a child or young person is in immediate danger then contact the police immediately and ensure the child is safe.
PVG scheme
All INVOC coaches and other volunteers working closely with junior members require to have membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme administered by Disclosure Scotland (https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme).
The club CWPO can guide new volunteers who require PVG clearance for their role in INVOC through the application process.
2024 Club League
Click here for current league standings
Counting events are INVOC Level C and Level D events, Moravian Level C events, BASOC Level C events, Compass Sport Cup, JST (M/W14s- league only) and local SOL events (in INVOC, Moravian or BASOC areas).
The 2024 events are: Compass Sport Cup (Feb 18th); INVOC Dallaschylle (Mar 3rd); Scottish Championships (Craig Leach May 25th), Keppernach 26 Oct, SOL 5 Alvie (26 Oct).
Errors or queries please contact Marianne MacLeod This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Good luck everyone!
2024 North Urban League
Click here for final league standings
2023 Club League
Click here for Final league standings
Counting events are INVOC Level C and Level D events, Moravian Level C events, BASOC Level C events, Compass Sport Cup, JST (M/W14s- league only) and local SOL events (in INVOC, Moravian or BASOC areas). As there were reduced numbers of these this year the committee decided to include two SOLs nearby that two days from the Scottish 6 Day.
The 2023 events were: Compass Sport Cup (Feb 12th); INVOC Rogie Falls (Feb 26th); SOL1 Errochty, Blair Atholl (March 12th); SOL3 Dunalistair, Loch Rannoch (April 23rd); INVOC Carse (June 11th); JST (M/14- league only) (June 18th); Day 1 S6D Lossie, Lossiemouth (July 30th); S6D Day 4 Culbin (long distance); Forres (August 3rd); MOR Regional event (Sept 9th); SOL4 Loch Vaa (Sept 24th); INVOC Carse (Sept 30th), INVOC Littlemill, (Nov 5th); Compass Sport Trophy Final, Bristol (Nov 12th).
Good luck everyone!
2022 Club League
Counting events are INVOC Level C and Level D events, Moravian Level C events, BASOC Level C events, Compass Sport Cup and local SOL events (in INVOC, Moravian or BASOC areas).
There were expected to be six events, so the best 4 will count: INVOC events at Craig Phadrig (Feb), Craig Leach (March), Anagach (Sept) and Carse (Oct) (Cancelled). Compass Sport Cup at Callendar Crags (March, and BASOC events at Creag Dubh (Oct). Compass Sport Cup Final at Devilla (Oct). No MOR Level C events anticipated.
Please report any errors to Marianne MacLeod This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2021 Club League
Apologies for the delay in publishing these. Thanks to all the organisers and planners. Congratulations to all the participants and to the winners.
2020 Urban Mini League
Back for a third year in 2020, but under very different circumnstances - 4 urban events over August and September - Inshes Park, Kinmylies, Raigmore & UHI and Lochardil.
Use MapRunF App on your phone or self time. Best 3 results from the 4 events. Different from previous years, but league results are restricted to INVOC members due to Covid restrictions placed on Scottish Orienteering.
A Big Thanks to all Planners, Organisers and Helpers for the events. Congratulations to all who have competed, and to our winners. Standings after round the final Round:
2020 Club League
Results after round 4 at the CSC in Errochty. League curtailed due to Covid. Any queries to league"at" invocmail.org.uk
Senior Female Senior Male Junior Female Junior Male
2019 Club League
The 2019 leagues had their final round at Carse of Arderseir, with some fine Autumnal weather and great courses. Provisional final positions: Any queries to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Senior Female Senior Male Junior Female Junior Male
Congratulations to all who have competed, and to our winners.
2019 Urban Mini League
Back for a second year in 2019 - 3 urban events on Friday evenings. League results are not restricted to INVOC members.
A Big Thanks to all Planners, Organisers and Helpers for 3 fun events. Final Results:
Long Short Long Age Classes Short Age Classes
Congrats to the League winners:
- Men's Open (long course) 1: Laurence Cload 2= Steve Scott & Colin Salisbury
- Women's Open (long course): 1. Alison Matheson 2. Jane Pottie 3. Claire Acheson
- Boys (short course): 1. Ben Webster 2. Callum Hudson 3. Ivan Steele
- Girls (short course): 1. Catriona Garvie 2. Rachel Gillies 3. Iona Scott
2018 Urban Mini League Results
The winners are:
- Men's Open (long course) 1: Laurence Cload, 2. Alasdair Raynor, 3. Jon Shepherd
- Women's Open (long course): 1. Alison Matheson, 2. Jane Pottie, 3. Megan Keith
- Boys (short course): 1. Finlay Raynor, 2. Oscar Shepherd, 3. Sean Hardie
- Girls (short course): 1. Tina Hardie, 2. Clara Davidson, 3. Jennifer Davidson
2018 Club League
The 2018 league has now finished and there was strong competition right up to the end. For the full results click the links below.
Senior Female Senior Male Junior Female Junior Male
Final League Tables from Previous Years
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Final League standings for 2017
Those of you who were there at the Littlemill event were presented with your trophies. Hopefully if you weren't able to be there your trophy has got to you by other means by now.
Click Here for a PDF of the tables
The INVOC Club League
The INVOC Club League is an annual competition for INVOC club members. Members score points for successful completion of their course at designated League events through the year, and are ranked on their performance. The League was started to encourage club members to come to more local colour coded events and to give more competitive orienteering for members who didn't travel further afield to larger events. The League is split into different divisions and small trophies are awarded to the first 3 in each.
For 2018 the League rules have changed (see below) with the intention of encouraging greater participation at events and also to make things fairer for everyone. As this is the first year with the new system it may not work perfectly at first so bear with us. The 4 leagues are:
Senior Male League - for M18+
Senior Female League - for W18+
Junior Male League - for M12, M14 and M16
Junior Female League - for W12, W14 and W16
British Orienteering Rankings: Second year M/W16s and above who are British Orienteering members are also included in the BO Rankings - a sort of giant UK-wide league. You can get ranking points at most Level C and other bigger events. You can look at your position in the club, in your age class, or in Scotland - no prizes, but it can be fun and a challenge to try and climb the list. Your six best scores over a rolling year count. Have a look on the British Orienteering website rankings page.
The Leagues Explained - information, rules etc.
Which events are included? INVOC Level C and Level D events, Moravian Level C events, BASOC Level C events, Compass Sport Cup and local SOL events (in INVOC, Moravian or BASOC areas). For all competitors the best 5 scores of the year count.
How does it work?
1. Every INVOC member will be allocated a standard course colour based on their age category following BOF guidelines as follows:
| Age Class | Colour | Age Class | Colour | |
| M10 | Yellow | W10 | Yellow | |
| M12 | Orange | W12 | Orange | |
| M14 | Light Green | W14 | Light Green | |
| M16 | Blue | W16 | Green | |
| M18 | Brown | W18 | Blue | |
| M20 | Brown | W20 | Blue | |
| M21 | Brown | W21 | Short Brown | |
| M35 | Brown | W35 | Blue | |
| M40 | Brown | W40 | Blue | |
| M45 | Short Brown | W45 | Short Blue | |
| M50 | Short Brown | W50 | Short Blue | |
| M55 | Blue | W55 | Green | |
| M60 | Blue | W60 | Green | |
| M65 | Short Blue | W65 | Short Green | |
| M70 | Green | W70 | Short Green | |
| M75 | Short Green | W75 | Short Green | |
| M80 | Short Green | W80 | Short Green |
2. If you run up or down from your designated colour then your score increases or decreases proportionally. If you run up a full colour (e.g. Green to Blue) then your score is increased by 20% and reduced by 20% if you run down a full colour. Running up or down within a colour (e.g. Short Blue to Blue) then it's a 10% multiplier. If you go up or down several colours then the multipliers add up (e.g. Yellow to Light Green means a 40% multiplier).
3. For each colour course in qualifying events the average of the first 3 finishers' times is calculated.
4. Finally you score is calculated using this formula:
Your score = (average of first 3 finishers)/your time) * 1000 * (colour multiplier from above table)
Example:
You are W40 so should run Blue but you run Brown (20% multiplier).
Average of first 3 on Brown = 4093 seconds
Your time = 4365 seconds
Your Score = 4093/4365 * 1000 * 1.2 = 1125
Event officials: If, at the end of the year, someone misses out on getting scores for the counting number of events for the year (e.g. has 3 scores when it is best 5 to count) due to planning, organising or controlling one of the League events they can claim points for that event. The points awarded would be the average of the person's other counting scores.
So what's the secret of winning? First of all, go to as many events as you can. You will see from the results that most years there are people who could have won their League if they had been to the full number of counting events, and people who go to more events can discard their lowest scores.
- 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