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Here's the list of GRAMP and MAROC events in and around Aberdeen and Deeside. Full details for each event will be posted nearer the time (or if it's a Maroc event you'll be routed to their website.)
Don't forget that MOR, BASOC and INVOC will also be putting on events a little further afield if you fancy making a day or a weekend of it - check Score/Telegramp/SOA website for these.

Unless indicated otherwise (e.g. night O), all our events have courses suitable for families and beginners and we try to have someone on hand to explain what to do, how to read the map etc if you need help and advice to get started. Check the details for each event for what courses are on offer, where to park, start times etc.

 

Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details   Deeside Night and Mini Night Cup series - not generally suitable for beginners   Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros   Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills  Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill   MTBO - bring your own bike and helmet Score event - rather than a sequential course you have a time limit in which to find as many controls as possibl  Scottish Orienteering League event with fukk range of pre-entered colour coded courses (plus limited EOD)   Championships   Novelty/anything goes kind of event!               Hover your cursor over the event symbols for explanations.

 

 

DECEMBER 2009

2 Wed

 Dunnottar Woods Google map for DNC events
NO 863 843		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

9 Wed

 Tilquillie Google map for DNC events
NO 712 950		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 
12 Sat Score event - rather than a sequential course you have a time limit in which to find as many controls as possibl Crathes Google map
NO 735 968		 Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control    Crathes Loops Results and splits

16 Wed

 Foggieton Google map for DNC events
NJ 882 032		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

26 Sat

 Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Glen O Dee   MAROC L3  Pudding Shaker  MAROC next event details

 

JANUARY 2010
2 Sat Novelty/anything goes kind of event! Hazlehead Park Google map L3  Novelty event
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Dogs allowed if under control   Details

6 Wed

 Dess Google map for DNC events
NJ 572 004		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

13 Wed

 Balmedie Google map for DNC events
NJ 976 182		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

17 Sun

 Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Bellwood   MAROC L3  MAROC next event details    POSTPONED TO 7th FEB

20 Wed

 Ballogie Google map for DNC events
NJ 513 012		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
24 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Crathes Google map
NO 735 968		 L3   
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors     (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

Final results and splits   Routegadget

Final results now posted including time standards for the new BOF Racing Challenge Scheme (designed to replace the colour-coded badge scheme) but still including the old colour coded standard times for the SOA Junior Colour Coded Incentive Scheme.

Confused?? Click here for an explanation of this new Racing Challenge and it's sister the Navigation Challenge.
 

27 Wed

 Glen Dye Google map for DNC events
NO 650 892		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc

 

FEBRUARY 2010

3 Wed

 Sluie Google map for DNC events
NO 607 973		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

7 Sun

 Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Bellwood   MAROC Bellwood postponed again!
 

10 Wed

 Bennachie Google map for DNC events
NO 584957 		L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

17 Wed

 Coull Google map for DNC events
NJ 513 012		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 
21 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Ballogie
MAROC		   L3  MAROC next event details   (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

24 Wed

 Crathes Google map for DNC events
NO 735 968		 L3  Deeside Night Cup event     General info, scoring, results etc
 

 

MARCH 2010
7 Sun Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills Area TBC Coaching day 
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control 

POSTPONED - YOU CAN GO TO BELLWOOD INSTEAD.   YIPPEEEE!
 

7 Sun

 Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Bellwood   MAROC L3  MAROC next event details  POSTPONED TO 21st MARCH
 
14 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Glen Dye Google map
NO645907		 L3 
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control    (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT    POSTPONED

Sadly we've decided we have to postpone the Glen Dye event. Sorry! Too much snow still lying on the forest track we were going to use for parking and not much hope it will thaw in time. And even if it did suddenly all go, local knowledge tells us the resulting run-off is likely to cause flooding in the river valley making access to the area potentially hazardous. So rather than risk you getting stuck/drowned we've decided to wait for another day and as soon as we've identified a suitable date we'll let you all know.
 
21 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Bellwood
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details    (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

 

APRIL 2010
10 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Bennachie Google map
NJ 698 216 		GRAMP/FCS        Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors 
11 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Creag Choinnich
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details    (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

 

MAY 2010
9 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Balmedie Google map
NJ 976 182		 L3  
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control      (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

Organiser: Sam Gomersall
Planner: Chris Aust
Controller: Sarah Dunn (Maroc)
19 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Countesswells Google map
NJ 869 044 		Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Carolyn/Vicky
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control   
22 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Kirkhill Google map
NJ 853 117		 GRAMP/FCS    Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
23 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now)
 		 Bogendreip
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details
25 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Foggieton Google map
NJ 882 032		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Duncan Grassie
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control  

 

JUNE 2010
2 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Balgownie
Sprint O		 Google map
NJ940 100		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Donald/Oonagh
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
5 Sat Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Dess
MAROC		   L3  MAROC next event details
Incorporating Junior Interarea Relay
6 Sun Scottish Orienteering League event with pre-entered courses by age group and limited colour coded courses Scolty Google map
NO 688 948 TBC		 L2 Pre-entry
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Dogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors

Organiser: Jayne MacGregor
Planner: Tim Nash & Dave Kirk
Controller: Eddie Harwood (MOR)
9 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Glen Dye Google map
NO 650 892 TBC		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Kate/Ali
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
16 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Perwinnes Moss Google map
NJ 934 115 		Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Gary Morrison
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control  
19 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Bennachie Google map
NJ 698 216 		GRAMP/FCS        Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors
23 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Balmedie Google map
NJ 976 182		 Summer Series  plus BBQ                    Planner/Organiser: Dave Kirk
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control 
27 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Sluie
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details    (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT
30 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Kirkhill Google map
NJ 853 115		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser:
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control 

 

JULY 2010
??TBC Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills Area TBC Coaching day 
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
 
7 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Aberdeen University
Sprint O		 Google map Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Pete Lawrence
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control 
14 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Tullo Hill Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Ewen Rennie
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control 
17 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Kirkhill Google map
NJ 853 117		 GRAMP/FCS    Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
21 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Hazlehead Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Helen Anderson
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
28 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Tyrebagger Google map
NJ 847 110		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Allan Rae
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control

 

AUGUST 2010
??TBC Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills Area TBC Coaching day 
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
4 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Crathes Google map
NO 735 968		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Kevin Reynard
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control  
11 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Dunnottar Woods Google map
NO 863 843		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Margaret Aust
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control    
14 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Bennachie Google map
NJ 698 216 		GRAMP/FCS        Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors
18 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Scolty Google map
NO 688 948		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser: Richard Oxlade
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control   
25 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Seaton Park
Sprint O		 Google map
NJ 940 091		 Summer Series                    Planner/Organiser:
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control   

 

SEPTEMBER 2010
1 Wed Gramp Summer Series - 2 or 3 courses of varying standards from beginners to the old pros Templars Park Google map
NO 849 998		 Summer Series  BBQ and prizegiving       Planner/Organiser: Gomersalls
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice available    
4 Sat Crathes Google map
NO 735 968		 11/8 Person Relay

Organiser: Richard Oxlade
Planner: Zoe Griffin
Controller:

5 Sun Scottish Orienteering League event with pre-entered courses by age group and limited colour coded courses Birsemore
MAROC
 		 L2 Pre-entry  MAROC next event details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under controlRefreshments available - either a cafe on site or more likely a cake stall in aid of Juniors
18 Sat Gramp combine forces with the Forestry Commission from Bennachie - usually 2 or 3 courses at Bennachie or Kirkhill Kirkhill Google map
NJ 853 117		 GRAMP/FCS    Details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
25 Sat Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills Area TBC Coaching day to tie in with SOL 6 on Sunday 26th
 

 

OCTOBER 2010
??TBC Training event with a range of courses designed to teach/practise specific skills Area TBC Coaching day  MAROC next event details
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control
3 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Forvie Google map
NK 034 289		 L3
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control     (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT

Organiser: 
Planner: George Esson
Controller: (Maroc)
17 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Cambus O'May
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details
 

 

NOVEMBER 2010
7 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Coull
MAROC		 L3  MAROC next event details     (JD)2C AND GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT
28 Sun Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now) Tyrebagger Google map
NJ 847 110		 L3
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young children (accompanied to the event by adult)Suitable for newcomers - we'll be pleased to see you!Coaching and advice availableDogs allowed if under control     GRAMP CHAMPS EVENT AND (JD)2C PRIZEGIVING

Organiser:
Planner: Allan Rae
Controller: (Maroc)

 

DECEMBER 2010

 26 Sun

 Events with varying numbers and standards of colour coded courses so check for details (C4/C5 in old money which both equate to L3 now)   MAROC L3  Pudding Shaker  MAROC next event details


Registration: hopefully in the room above the old shop - follow the red/white streamers from the top carpark exit by the ticket office.

 

 

Last updated 05/03/2010

Grampian Orienteers Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Huntly Stonehaven Scotland Orienteering Events Fixtures

Travel directions: Signposted off the A90 at Balmedie north of Aberdeen. Follow the tourist signs to Balmedie Country Park, turn right at the mini-roundabout at the park entrance and follow the road south to the grass carpark.

Courses: White, Yellow, Orange, Light green, Green, Blue, Brown
Registration: 10:30 - 12:30   Starts: 11:00 - 13:00   Courses close: 15:00
£6/£4 Senior  £2.50 Junior

Terrain: Shorter/easier courses will use the network of paths and boardwalks threading through the dunes, longer/more technical courses will make the most of the complex contour detail in the dunes themselves.

Organiser: Gordon Hendry 01224 310608
Planner: Cap'n Searle and his Mate(s)
Controller: Rob Hickling

There will be folk available to talk you through the map etc if you're a beginner.

Parking on forest track, Grid Ref NO645907  Signed from junction on B976 near Feughside Inn.
In case of adverse weather or inaccessible parking the event may be postponed; information will be posted on here - please check before you go.

Courses: White, Yellow, Orange, Long Orange, Light green, Green, Blue, Brown
Registration: 10:30 - 12:30   Starts: 11:00 - 13:00   Courses close: 15:00
£7/£5 Senior  £2.50 Junior

Organiser: Evgueni Chepelin 01224 868304
Planner: Gary Morrison
Controller: Jon Musgrave (Maroc)

There will be folk available to talk you through the basic orienteering techniques and the special map etc if you're a beginner.