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Introduction to Orienteering for families and adult beginners


In these 3 sessions aimed at families new to Orienteering and adult beginners, you will learn the basics of Orienteering: learn to read the map,  navigate through the forest, and plan your route. Run or walk, depending on your preference! Then try out your new skills at a local Orienteering event, included as part of the course fee.


The 3 training sessions will take place on:
Sunday, 16 February, 10.30-12 – Bellwood, Aboyne
Sunday, 2 March, 10.30-12 – Glen O’Dee, Banchory
Sunday, 9 March, 10.30-12 – Dess, Kincardine O’Neil

Then there will be a local Orienteering event at Sluie, Potarch on Sunday, 16 March.

To get the most out of this course, you should be able to attend all 3 training sessions.

The cost of the whole block, which includes a voucher to attend the event at Sluie is:
£30 for a family of 2 adults and their children
£18 for a family of 1 adult and their children
£12 for an adult

To attend, please sign up using the form below, and before Friday, 7 February. Entries may close sooner, if all places are taken.

Intro course Feb/March24 - Google Forms

If you would like further information or have any questions, please email Katja ()

18th Dec 24   Read more…


River Dee Radio Orienteering Podcasts

Whilst we are all in lockdown, an ideal time to listen to a collection of recent broadcasts from River Dee radio featuring MAROC orienteering:

March 2020: That Friday Feeling talks to Sarah Dunn, MAROC coaching coordinator and Regional Development Officer

March 2020: Night Orienteering Special - Paul visits Burn o' Vat with MAROC coach John Musgrave

March 2020: Aberdeenshire Sports Awards - Maroc voted Club of the Year 2019 & Matthew Gooch - Young Sports Person of the Year

September 2019: Orienteering at Glen Feardar

December 2019: Local Sports Personality Jon Musgrave

08th Apr 20


River Dee Radio at Glen Feardar

River Dee Radio's 'Sport with Paul' visited MAROCs Glen Feardar event last Sunday.  You can hear their Orienteering Special via this link - a very good summary of the Glen Feardar Event and the lead up to it.

08th Sep 19


COPE project nominated for a ‘Rural Inspiration Award’

Congratulations to Sarah Dunn, whose 'Community Orienteering and Protection of the Environment' project (COPE) has been nominated for the European Network for Rural Devlopment 'Rural Inspiration Award'. Sarah has been managing the COPE project over the last 2 years.

Further details are published on the Scottish Orienteering website here, and there is an article on COPE in the December issue of SCORE.

20th Dec 18


GRAMP organised Event Safety Workshop

GRAMP is hosting an Event Safety Workshop on Monday 25th April, 6.30-9.30pm in Cults, Aberdeen. Anyone interested in attending should contact Helen Rowlands () to check availability of places.

More information on the gramp website: http://grampoc.com/2016/03/21/event-safety-workshop-25-april-2016/

The course is suitable for all current or potential planners, organiser and controllers, or just anyone who's interested in learning more.

11th Apr 16


MAROC OE2010 Training

A very successful training event was held by Keith on Saturday with 15 attendees.

The 'Running an event user computing guide' and 'OE2010 training deck' are now available in the Resources section.

01st Feb 16   Read more…


Banchory Schools Web Site Launched

Banchory Schools Orienteering Club was formed two years ago with the aim to further the development of and participation in orienteering within Banchory Schools.  It now has a new website which can give you more information about the club. 

07th Feb 11   Read more…


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