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Weekly activities for 2012

We are delighted to offer these weekly activities for 2012:
Tuesday technique sessions for beginners, improvers or experts
Friday hill runs for everyone over 14

19th Apr 12   Read more...

Demonstration setting the map, H Quick

Tuesday=O 2012

Now into its FOURTH year, our Tuesday sessions began on 3rd April and will continue almost to the end of September.  Each session will have a distinct topic, and at least one qualified coach will be there to provide advice and guidance.  Venues will be shown on this page a week or two ahead.  Please arrive as soon after 17:30 as possible for group briefing.
May 22nd:  Speybank/Moor of Alvie - meet at the railway bridge near the end of the Speybank road
May 29th:  west Glen Feshie

15th Apr 12   Read more...

International Selection for Ewan

Congratulations to Ewan McCarthy on being selected to represent Great Britain in the European Orienteering Championships next month!

13th Apr 12   Read more...

Run with a map!

At the request of Cairngorm Runners, we held a series of 4 sessions to introduce runners to the fun and delights of orienteering.  This first series is now complete, and we look forward to welcoming many of you to our Tuesday sessions.

11th Apr 12   Read more...

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SOL series latest

Five BASOC members recently received their certificates for the 2011 Scottish Orienteering League series - Adrian Hope, Steve Salem, Alistair Johnson, Marion MacCormick and Hilary Quick - showing that whilst BASOC isn’t a large club, we’ve got some pretty good people!

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Technical training Sunday 11th March

We will indulge in a bit of technical training to get eyes and brain into gear before the competition series starts.  Activity suitable for all moderately experienced orienteers, any level of fitness.

09th Mar 12   Read more...

Friday Hill Runs

The best way to get better at running up hills is, of course, to do it regularly…  so we now offer a regular hill run, every Friday, starting at 5p.m..

18th Feb 12   Read more...

Callum in the Super-G, Hilary Quick

Callum Scott ski star

BASOC member Callum Scott showed his sporting prowess again in the 2012 international masters ski races in Mégève, France, last weekend.  Competing in the slalom, giant slalom and super-G, Callum easily got the “top Brit” slot.

17th Feb 12   Read more...

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6-Day Event 2013

We have been allocated to help on Day 2 of the 2013 6 Day Event, which will be based in and around Moray.  The competition area is Carse of Ardersier, and 3 of our members will form the course planning team for that day.  Central Organisers are looking for volunteers for further key posts, so step forward now!

17th Jan 12   Read more...

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