British Schools Orienteering Association

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- Young Leader Award
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What is Orienteering?
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Getting Started

Each school wishing to introduce Orienteering will have different requirements, however, the following information may help.

Participation Managers
Link BSOA has close links with British Orienteering, the national governing body of the sport, whose regional Participation Managers are able to offer help and advice. Each one covers a different part of the country. If in doubt which region you come under, contact the nearest one and they will advise/forward your requests.

Training
BSOA recommends that teachers obtain training on how to deliver orienteering in a progressive way that meets the requirements of the appropriate National Curriculum or the National Competition framework. School Sports Partnerships (SSP) may wish to run courses. They are not expensive if arranged through PMs. Teacher Qualifications.

Mapping
Although some orienteering teaching may be started without a school site map, schools wishing to commission a map of their own site may find this information useful.

Resources
Check out the BSOA offers. Some resources can be made in school. Contact your RDO for ideas.