The Inverness Schools Orienteering League (ISOL) is organised by Inverness Orienteering Club with support from Active Schools. The league gives school pupils the opportunity to participate in local, fun and friendly competitions. The competitions are suitable for all levels, with pupils new to the sport able to learn map-reading skills at school before the events.
- 2025 School League InfoThe 2025 schools league will run from April to May at the following locations: – Wednesday, 30th April Craigmonie Woods, Drumnadrochit (NGR NH 503294) – Wednesday, 14th May Craig Phadrig Woods, Inverness (NGR NH643456) – Wednesday, 28st May Ord Hill, Inverness (NGR NH656487) Courses Orienteering courses are colour coded by their difficulty. All events will have the following courses on offer: Entry Before each event we will email out detailed event info & entry form.… Read more: 2025 School League Info
Participation Guidelines
Schools interested in competing should follow these steps:
- Register Your School – Submit an entry form via email to schools@invocmail.org.uk to receive updates on the schools programme.
- Appoint a Group Leader – Designate a responsible adult (teacher, parent, or volunteer) to lead the school’s orienteering group. The Active Schools Coordinator may assist with volunteer recruitment.
- Train Your Team – Begin training in the playground before progressing to forest events by April. The league is mainly for P5-S2 students, with courses available for different skill levels.
- Pre-Enter Teams – Schools must register in advance to ensure adequate maps and SI equipment; no entries will be accepted on the event day
- Arrange Transport & Risk Assessment – Schools must complete EVOLVE forms and risk assessments before attending. Orienteering is considered an adventurous activity, requiring approval from Outdoor Education and school EVC. Events follow British Orienteering Federation guidelines but require individual school risk assessments.
INVOC Sponsors
The INVOC Schools Orienteering League is sponsored by Innes and Mackay Solicitors and RJ McLEOD.
We are grateful for their support.
Media Coverage
2018 Fortrose Academy winners of INVOC SChools League and Scottish Schools Best High School
2018 BSGI winner of INVOC Schools League and Scottish Schools Best Primary School
A wee video from YouTube from the BBC Alba News of Inverness Gaelic School enjoying the final event of the 2016 series at Carse of Ardesier – enjoy the pictures if you can’t understand all the commentary….
Previous Winners
| Year | Top rural school | Top Primary School Team | Top Secondary School Team | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Balnain | Avoch | Inverness Royal Academy | 2024 School League 2024 Pupils League 2024 Handicap League |
| 2023 | Balnain | Avoch | Inverness Royal Academy | 2023 Schools League 2023 Pupils League 2023 Handicap League |
| 2022 | Tomnacross | Avoch | Fortrose | 2022 Schools League 2022 Pupils League 2022 Handicap League |
| 2019 | Culbokie Primary School | Cawdor Primary School | Inverness Royal Academy | 2019 Schools League 2019 Pupils League 2019 Handicap League |
| 2018 | Farr Primary School | Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis | Fortrose Academy | 2018 Schools League 2018 Pupils League 2018 Handicap League |
| 2017 | Stratherrick Primary School | Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis | Fortrose Academy | 2017 Schools League 2017 Pupils League 2017 Boys Handicap 2017 Girls Handicap |
| 2016 | Balnain Primary School | Holm Primary School | Fortrose Academy | 2016 Schools League 2016 Pupils League |
| 2015 | Foyers Primary School | Avoch Primary School | Millburn Academy | 2015 Results |
In 2020 & 2021, School league cancelled due to Covid.
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