News Archive for 2019
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Now the Christmas goodies have been consumed and the presents unwrapped, time to think about some exercise and orienteering!
Junior Selection Policy
Important information if you are a BASOC junior who wants to represent Scotland and Great Britain at home and abroad.
2019 Club Champs
Thanks to everyone who came to the Club Champs and AGM today. Here's the outcome.
BASOC eNews October 2019 part 2
The last eNews was sent out before all items were ready (the timing was weather related!). Read on for more details of the Club Champs, AGM and other things.
BASOC eNews October 2019
A lot of things to read about - please make sure that you read all. They are in no particular order as I am working from an iPad mini in sunny Mallorca!
eNews September 2019
Reports from travels, BASOC events to look forward to and much, much more!
A tribute to Bill McCarthy
Marion MacCormick, along with Norma and Mike Atherton, have written a tribute to Bill McCarthy who was a fellow BASOC founder member.
Izzy's report from the Stockholm O camp
Over the summer I got the opportunity to spend 2 weeks in the OK Ravinen club hut in Stockholm with 20 other British juniors. The hut itself is only a 20 minute bus ride from the city centre (in Hellasgarden), and is also surrounded by flawless Scandinavian terrain that we made use of from the very
Kat takes on the Swedish O-Ringen
This is the first report from a 'roving' BASOC member abroad in the summer of 2019
eNews August 2019
What has happened and what will be happening?
BASOC at Strathearn 2019
Results, experiences, photos and camaraderie! Read on!
eNews July 2019
July and August are often quite quiet months locally as many club members are away on holiday.
Sprint Scotland
Two days training and two days racing around a variety of urban areas.
BASOC Juniors selected, 2019 camps
Three BASOC juniors have been selected for 2019 summer orienteering camps
eNews June 2019
Lots to read this month - keep on scrolling down as there will be something to interest you in the June eNews.
Scottish Championships 2019
Some fantastic runs from BASOC members at the Scottish Champs last weekend
eNews May 2019
This weekend BASOC members are heading to the SW of Scotland (Dalbeattie and Drumlanrig) for the Scottish Champs. There is a good entry for the individual on Saturday with a couple of relay teams entered for the Sunday. Keep an eye on the Solway website for results over the weekend.
BASOC has a new Long Distance Champion!Alice smashes W14A
Big congratulations to Alice Kemsley for a convincing victory on W14A at the British Long Distance Championships yesterday, 5th May.
eNews April 2019
Lots to let you know about this month - with several items requiring a response so read on!
eNews February 2019 part 2
A few bits and pieces are happening - read on for more about them all!For the last two Tuesday trainings at Loch Vaa SW the turnout has been excellent - BASOC members must like a challenge! We have also had a few 'visitors' come along to play with the contours! This training will really help you whe
eNews February 2019
Here is the first bit of news for February; the committee have a meeting next Monday (11th) so there will probably be another eNews after that.
Start OrienteeringA Newcomer's Guide
Orienteering is an exciting and challenging adventure sport. It's easy for anyone to start and fun to do. You learn to navigate, develop confidence and discover new places. Orienteering is a sport that exercises both your mind and body.
eNews, January 2019Forthcoming orienteering events
Two updates added 7th January 2019Welcome to 2019 - and orienteering locally and maybe a bit further away? Some events are coming along soon, it may be winter but there is plenty to go to. Some other events are a bit further away but are cheaper if you enter early. Please remember to check that you
Think Fast, Run Hard, Go Orienteering
South London Orienteers (SLOW) have produced a series of eight videos showing different techniques used in orienteering. The videos are presented by different athletes from the GB Orienteering team and filmed in different locations.
AGM 2018 minutes
Minutes of the 2018 AGM are now available.