Semi-Permanent Orienteering Courses
Inverness Orienteering Club (INVOC) offers three free semi-permanent orienteering courses (SPOCs) in the Inverness area. These courses are perfect for youth groups, beginners, and families eager to explore orienteering at their own pace.
- Ord Hill SPOC – Download Maps (via: British Orienteering site).
Optional mobile phone orienteering with smart code technology—full instructions included in the map download! - Nairn Links SPOC – Download Maps (via: British Orienteering site).
Teachers & group leaders: Use letter codes to verify control visits – 95N 92A 98I 91R 99N 94L 93I 97N 90K 96S - Bught Park SPOC – Download Maps (via: British Orienteering site).
Teachers & group leaders: Use letter codes to verify control visits – 84D 80O 88W 82N 83S 87T 81R 89E 86A 85M
Access & Safety: These courses are open anytime, free of charge! Just follow any safety or access instructions on the maps.
Resources for Groups
Are you a teacher or youth group leader looking to introduce orienteering? The best way to get started is by attending a Scottish Orienteering training course – Check the current schedule to find one near you!
You will feel much more confident explaining orienteering to others, if you’ve taken part in an organised event yourself, so check out our events and come along.
- General guidance for teachers – View British Orienteering’s Schools Guide
- Excellent set of games & ideas – Explore fun games & exercises
- More fun games & resources – Check out additional games & resources
- Basic resources for sale – Visit BSOA
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