Are you a Licensed coach who wants to help club members to be introduced to coaching at your club or are you are club member who wants to get into Coaching? Then this is right route choice for you! 

The Introduction to Coaching Workshops offer initial training for orienteering club members who wish to start helping to coach in their clubs. Two half day practical workshops are available for licensed coaches to deliver to their club members: 

Coaching to the Start Triangle 

• For those who want to help newcomers at events or club activity sessions 

• Good practice introductory map walk and star exercise to help people get started 

orienteering in a fun and interactive way without a lot of ‘talk’ and ‘jargon’ 

Route to Coaching 

• A progression for those who want to learn more about helping at coaching sessions. 

• How to give a short safety briefing at the start of a coaching session 

• How to lead a ‘fun’ warm-up and deliver a short coaching session from a plan 

These workshops can easily be delivered in an evening or half day or as a one day introduction to coaching. This flexibility offers a great introduction for orienteers who want to help with coaching at their club. 

If you are a Licensed Coach who wants to deliver these workshops, please contact Howard Blackman hblackman@britishorienteering.org.uk and the delivery material will be emailed.