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Burn o’ Vat burn-up
A good crowd turned out to kick start the holidays with a run at Burn o’ Vat on Sat morning. A rainy start and icy paths did nothing to damp spirits and the sun eventually came out as a reward. Next club run is on Sat 27th Dec. Look out for further details soon!
Club Development Officer vacancies
For the MAROC and TAY club catchment areas, (each 1 day per week).
Annual Salary: £15000 - £16000 (pro rata for 1 day per week) depending on experience
Duration: to end-August 2016
The Scottish Orienteering Association is seeking to appoint two highly motivated people who are able to work both in collaboration with the club and independently to fill these positions.
Talent Squad training at Allt Cailleach
The Talent Squad headed out in wintry conditions for a Sondagsbana map run round Allt Cailleach. There was a cover of snow on the ground but the sun was shining and those that survived as far as the southern summit at Craig of Loinmuie were rewarded with some stunning views.
A short trip to the heart of world orienteering
Jon Musgrave recently paid a visit to Halden to catch up with the Norwegian section of Maroc (elite athlete Helen Palmer) and to find out what new developments are going on in a top international club. Read on to hear what he found.
Jon Duncan Junior Deeside Cup 2014
The final positions and a list of trophy and medal winners are now available.
2014 Final Positions
Trophy and Medal winners
WORLD TOP RANKED ORIENTEERS COMPETE AT BALMORAL
Many of the worlds top orienteers converged on Deeside last weekend for the third race in a four event “Race the Castles” series at the Balmoral Estate near Ballater. Taking place after races in Edinburgh and Stirling, and before the last race at Forvie Sands, the Balmoral races organised by MAROC were part of the build up to the 2015 World Orienteering Championships to be held near Inverness.
Reminder to MAROC Event Organisers
Andy Tivendale has taken over the role of MAROC Results Secretary. Organisers, please send Andy a .csv file of the results as soon as possible after the event.
Training opportunity October 13-17 2014
Join the world’s best orienteers as they train in Deeside forests.
The week before Balmoral (13th – 17th October) there will be training available in 8 Deeside forests. This is being organised as a training camp for the World Orienteering Championships in Inverness next year (combined with the Scottish 6-Days).
RACE THE CASTLES AT BALMORAL 2014
Classic orienteering in the grounds and forests of Balmoral Castle - the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. After many years of negotiations we finally have use of an area you’ll never forget. Visit the Race The Castles website for full information.
MAROC in Italy & Croatia 2014
The Musgrave / Dunn clan headed for the Croatia Open via the last 2 days of the World Champs in northern Italy and a week in the mountains of Slovenia. Read more for Sarah’s account of the trip.