School League

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.

• 2026 School League Info
  The 2026 schools league will run from May to June 2026 at the following locations: –       Wednesday, 6th May Culloden Woods, Inverness (NGR: NH 716455) –       Wednesday, 20th May   Cawdor Woods, Cawdor (NGR: NH 848495) –       Wednesday, 3rd June   Rosehaugh, Avoch (NGR: NH 678557) Tick awareness poster 2025 results School league Pupil league Handicap league 2024 results School league Pupil league Handicap league

Participation Guidelines
Schools interested in competing should follow these steps:

1. Register Your School – Submit an entry form via email to schools@invocmail.org.uk to receive updates on the schools programme.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Pre-Enter Teams – Schools must register in advance to ensure adequate maps and SI equipment; no entries will be accepted on the event day
5. 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.

 Previous Winners

In 2020 & 2021, School league cancelled due to Covid.