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Understanding Purple Pen Webinar
Understanding Purple Pen webinar
On Tuesday 23rd July at 7pm, the next British Orienteering webinar before a short summer break goes live and discusses Purple Pen and the skills needed to get the best out of it.
The session will hear from Simon Errington of Hertfordshire Orienteering Club (HH) who will present on understanding purple pen. Showing the basics through to some more advanced techniques.
This webinar will provide support for those using the technology and for anyone who is interested in taking on roles in the future within their club.
With such a valuable tool as this, the session promises to provide some real insight and support. If you have any questions though which you’d like to be included in the session, do get in touch with us.
To send in your question in advance please email it to Tim Herod on THerod@britishorienteering.org.uk
To register and watch the webinar either live or as a recording, follow the link below;
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Make the most of your British Orienteering membership with this wide range of money savings! Check them out and find out more here.
You can access your member discount codes by logging into the member section using your member details and clicking on 'My Account' tab, then clicking on 'Member discounts' underneath the 'My Membership' heading.
Did you know that there are permanent orienteering courses across the UK?
Permanent Orienteering Courses are a great way to get outside and go orienteering at a time and place that suits you.
Courses offer a huge range of variety, from urban courses in city centres to rural routes through beautiful scenery. They are on your doorstep or further afield helping you to discover new places. Whether it's a walk with the family, exploring the area whilst on holiday or simply just adding variety to a training run, Permanent Orienteering Courses can help you explore.
You can find a course local to you – here.
Are you interested in orienteering, but don’t know enough about the sport?
This set of Frequently Asked Questions will help you find out more.
Major Events Consultant
British Orienteering is pleased to announce that Helen Errington from Maprunner has been awarded a short-term contract to support British Orienteering’s Major Events, in particular the JK 2019 which is being held in the South Central Region from 19th – 22nd April 2019 in the Aldershot and Newbury areas.
Peter Hart, Chief Executive said:
"After a thorough and rigorous recruitment process we are delighted that Helen Errington has agreed to work with British Orienteering as their Major Events Consultant. Helen has very significant experience in organising and supporting major events in orienteering.
She has excellent event organisational experience and the drive to help us support our Major Events programme and development.
I am personally very pleased that we have been able to attract someone with her calibre, track record and further potential. I look forward to working with her over the next few months."
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