Juniors

Coaching

We try to arrange coaching sessions roughly every 6 weeks outside main holiday periods. General format of the sessions is a group warm-up; split into different groups for coaching; all get back together at the end for a punching relay (which the adults usually win!). Within each session, we plan individual coaching activities at all levels from white to green so can accommodate everybody.
We currently welcome juniors from East Lothian Orienteers, Roxburgh Reivers and Interlopers to join us in the coaching sessions.

Dates for junior training:

Please note that all Club Secretaries in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association will be sent details of ESOC junior training sessions to pass on to their junior members. Individual juniors who are already known to take part in ESOC junior training will also be contacted directly.
In order to comply with all relevant Child Protection legislation, complete details of junior training sessions will not be posted on this website.

Exercises and maps are prepared in advance for the coaching sessions so Ronnie Nolan needs to know a week in advance of each session if your child or children are coming.

Coaching sessions are free.

Wear

Any clothing that is comfortable and that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy; trainers with good grips; warm fleece or sweatshirt; waterproof jacket. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Bring

A compass and map bag if you have them (don’t worry if you don’t; we have a stash), a drink and a small snack. A change of clothes, shoes and socks might be useful for after the session, especially if the weather is bad.

Photos

There are some general photos of ESOC members at recent events in the Photo Gallery of this website. Just click on ‘gallery’ in the links bar above.

O-Zone

O-Zone is the newsletter for junior members of ESOC and is sent out every 2 months with the main newsletter (Capital-O). If you’re not an ESOC member and you would like a copy of the latest edition, please tell one of the coaches.

Contact

If you need more information about ESOC junior training, please phone the junior coach, Ronnie Nolan, on 0131 453 1497.

Information for Teachers

If you would like further details of how ESOC may be able to help you bring orienteering into your timetable, please email the ESOC Club Secretary at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Child Protection Policy

ESOC has adopted the Scottish Orienteering Association Child Protection Policy - Read it on the SOA website.

Last updated on 10th Sep 08