BEGINNERS

Scottish Orienteering League Events (SOLs)
DETAILS OF SCOTTISH ORIENTEERING LEAGUE EVENTS & HOW TO ENTER

Beginners
WHAT TO DO AT YOUR FIRST EVENTS.

Joining BASOC
Club membership is free but you also have to join the Scottish Orienteering Association (SOA), which costs £3, and the 
British Orienteering Federation (BOF). If you intend to enter only local events, BOF Local Membership is free.

What do beginners need to bring to an orienteering session?

Wear: comfortable clothes and trainers that can stand getting wet and muddy! Avoid jeans if possible. Leggings such as Ron 
Hill Tracksters are ideal. You will also need 2 warm tops and a waterproof and windproof jacket. You should also bring dry 
shoes, socks and trousers to change into at the end of the session.

Bring: A compass if you have one and a non-fizzy drink. The appropriate course entry fee.


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