ESOA Championships / SoSOL, Dechmont Law
Saturday 5th December
Entries open 7th Nov
Initial advance entries close at midnight on Monday 31st March. Limited further advance entries with waterproof maps will be available until midnight on Thursday 3rd April. There will be entry on the day (EOD) subject to map availability (we'll definitely have some though they may not be waterproof).
Entry on the Day (EOD) will be accepted at the event subject to maps being available - payment by card or cash (or bank transfer after). You are encouraged to pre-enter to guarantee a map.
Full details are on the event webpage. Please read these before you enter and again before the day to check for updates, in case the weather has affected the event. Start times are between 11am and 1pm - you should select a start time on the entry form once you have chosen your course.
Please note that as of 1/1/26 participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not now covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if non-members were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Joining is easy either HERE (British Orienteering) or HERE (Scottish Orienteering).
Please note that as of 1/1/26 participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not now covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if non-members were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Joining is easy either HERE (British Orienteering) or HERE (Scottish Orienteering).
Courses
White (easiest) 1.1km
Technically easy with most controls on paths. Where paths don’t exist, a taped route may be necessary. Designed for 6-10-year-olds and family groups.
0 of 7 entered
7 places left
Yellow 2.0km
Uses linear features like paths, walls, and streams. Designed for under 12s and family groups.
0 of 20 entered
20 places left
Orange 2.1km
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for competent youngsters or novice adults.
0 of 14 entered
14 places left
Red 4.3km
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for competent youngsters or novice adults who would like a longer run with simpler navigation
0 of 7 entered
7 places left
Light Green 2.5km
Uses simple contour and point features. Ideal for improvers as the navigational difficulty begins to increase.
0 of 17 entered
17 places left
Short Green 2.3km
Hard navigational difficulty, but reduced physical challenge. Mostly used by older adults wanting a short and technically challenging course, but with less physical challenge than longer courses
0 of 15 entered
15 places left
Green 3.6km
Hard navigational difficulty. Mostly used by experienced under 18s and adults wanting a short but challenging course.
0 of 50 entered
50 places left
Blue 4.1km
Hard navigational difficulty. Mostly used by experienced under 18s and adults wanting a challenging course.
0 of 43 entered
43 places left
Brown (hardest) 5.2km
Hard navigational difficulty. Mostly used by experienced adults wanting a challenging course.
0 of 30 entered
30 places left
All courses are suitable for unaccompanied under-16s. The longer courses have a timed-out road crossing, situated at a pedestrian crossing.
Entry Fees
Senior: £12.00/£14.00
Junior/Student: £6.00/£8.00
Juniors are under 26 on 31st December.Young adults under 26 pay junior rates, as do Students if they tick the 'Are you a Student?' box on the entry form.
Pairs / Groups / Families running together should make a single entry. Enter the name of your lead navigator then add the additional names in the box below. There is a final box for your group / family name that will be displayed on the results (otherwise it will be the lead navigator's name). You get one map with your entry, and can request up to 4 additional maps (towards bottom of form) at £1 each.
Timing Device (Dibber) Hire - SI dibbers are available to hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost.
Shadowing - if you are following ('shadowing') another runner but not competing, you can order an extra map (£1 per map).
Full details are on the event webpage
Junior/Student: £6.00/£8.00
Juniors are under 26 on 31st December.Young adults under 26 pay junior rates, as do Students if they tick the 'Are you a Student?' box on the entry form.
Pairs / Groups / Families running together should make a single entry. Enter the name of your lead navigator then add the additional names in the box below. There is a final box for your group / family name that will be displayed on the results (otherwise it will be the lead navigator's name). You get one map with your entry, and can request up to 4 additional maps (towards bottom of form) at £1 each.
Timing Device (Dibber) Hire - SI dibbers are available to hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost.
Shadowing - if you are following ('shadowing') another runner but not competing, you can order an extra map (£1 per map).
Full details are on the event webpage
