The British Orienteering Event Officials Conference (Incorporating the Mappers Conference) will take place at the University of Warwick on the 8th & 9th September 2012.

 The conference is aimed at future & potential Major Event officials, map makers,all Grade A controllers, and controllers wishing to become Grade A. For the first time the Mapper Conference will be run in parallel, with a mix of joint and dedicated sessions. The conference will be of benefit to all event officials. 

The conference will focus on:

• Experiences and learning from 2012 Major Events
• Launch of Mapper training and accreditation scheme
• LiDAR : the pros and cons for orienteering mapping
• Arena design: creating the event atmosphere
• Start and finish layouts
• Development of best practice
• Informal discussion and networking

Organiser:                   Helen Errington and Dave Peel, Event Managers

Date:                             8^th & 9^th  September 2012

Venue:                         University of Warwick, www2.warwick.ac.uk/conferences

• Delegates will be accommodated in single rooms.

Programme:  There will be a mix of presentations, training, discussions, practicals and group work. A detailed programme will be sent to all participants. 

Saturday 8^th  September            

9.30                        arrival

10.00                     start of first session

morning:              presentations

afternoon:          key note speaker presentation, group work

evening:              group presentations

Sunday 9^th  September               

morning:              training session/group work

15.00                     close and depart

Material:

The following British Orienteering publications will be used at the conference:

• Rules (and Appendices to Rules) of Orienteering
• Competition Rules 2012
• ISSOM, ISOM
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Leaders:   David Peel and Helen Errington, British Orienteering Event Managers

Speakers will include:   Officials from 2012 Major events

Fees:              The fee (payable on booking) is:

• £25 for full delegates (includes full board from Saturday to Sunday afternoon)
• £10 for day delegates (includes lunch and evening meal)

How to Register: Please send your details by email to Janine White.

Deadline for Registration:     Monday 20th August  2012

Enquiries:                           For enquiries please email Helen Errington, British Orienteering Event Manager