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Teaching Orienteering Course Dec 2016
We will be hosting a Teaching Orienteering Course at Crathie School on 2 evenings in December; Wed 7th and Wed 14th from 4-7pm. There is 1 remaining free space available on this course for anyone working with schools or youth groups in the Deeside / Donside Cairngorm National Park area. We would also have space for some additional people who are working outwith this area on payment of the usual course fee of £70. The course is excellent training for anyone wishing to introduce orienteering in schools, scouts or other youth groups. No specific pre-requisite skills or knowledge of orienteering is required, just some enthusiasm to get involved and to subsequently pass on your new found knowledge to others. Please contact sarah at scottish-orienteering.org if you are interested
AUOC 100 control point race
The Aberdeen University Orienteering Club is organising the first ever (as far as we are aware) 100 control point race around the Aberdeen Uni campus. Full details here.
Note that early email entries will close for this event on the 23rd of November.
Jon Duncan Junior Deeside Cup Final Results
Final tables for the 2016 JD2C are in! Well done to all taking part and especially to our age category winners...
New Facebook Page for COPE
The Community Orienteering and Protection of the Environment project now has its own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/COPEorienteering/
Please "Like" the page to get regular updates about what's happening in the project.
COPE
Community Orienteering and Protection of the Environment
This 2-year development project in upper Deeside and Donside will provide an exciting opportunity for the local community to get involved in orienteering in the lead up to 2 major events; the Scottish 6 Days 2017 and 2018 British Orienteering Championships, both of which will be held in Deeside.
AUOC Movember Events
AUOC are organising some events in November in support of the 'Movember' mens' health campaign.
13th November - Foggieton
15th November - Quiz Night
20th November - Duthie Park
27th November - '100 control race' Aberdeen Campus
Further details on the AUOC facebook page or Movember Campaign page: http://mobro.co/auoc
Jon Duncan Junior Deeside Cup Standings
The JD2C 2016 results after 9 events. Standings updated after Scolty event on 23rd October.
New Funding from Cairngorm LEADER for Orienteering in Deeside
The SOA has been successful in winning a grant through Cairngorm LEADER to fund a new 2-year development project in upper Deeside and Donside linked to the 2017 Scottish 6 Days and 2018 British Orienteering Championships, both of which are planned to be held in Deeside.
October Holiday Camp
I will be organising an orienteering camp for 3 mornings during the October holidays to offer training for any juniors age 9+, from beginner up to light green level. The camp will run on the 11th, 12th, 13th October 2016 from 10:00-12:30. Fees £10 per session. Further details are in the attached flyer. Please e-mail me dessdunn at gmail.com to book your slot.
New block of introductory orienteering sessions starts 28th Aug 2016
Maroc are running a block of 4 introductory orienteering sessions aimed at family participation with full coaching provided. The first session is on Sun 28th August at Dess Woods, nr Aboyne with subsequent sessions on 4th Sep, 18th Sep and 25th Sep. Full details and application form are here.