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Are you looking for a sport that is a little bit different? A sport that is fun, adventurous and totally absorbing? If so orienteering could be just what you are looking for. Solway is a small friendly club in the south west of Scotland. Our members range in age from 8 years old to 70 plus – this is one sport where all the family can join in as the courses are graded by length and difficulty. Mum and Dad (or grandparents) don’t have to be just the taxi drivers!

The clubs focus is on holding local orienteering events and encouraging people to participate in this challenging sport at whatever level they choose. Walk, jog, run – you decide!

We organise about 15 events a year within the Dumfries and Galloway region. Most of our mapped areas are in the vicinity of Dumfries and Dalbeattie and we also have areas close to Thornhill and Gatehouse of Fleet. On this web site you will find more information about orienteering and Solway Orienteers current planned fixtures. Browse the information and if you like the sound of our sport why don’t you come along and try it for yourself, no previous experience is needed. Our expectation is that after 3 taster sessions people wishing to continue will become members.

If you would like to know when our events are click the link below and leave your details.

Click here to join Solway Orienteers event e-mail list.

Welfare and Safeguarding Officer: The club has in place a Welfare and Safeguarding Officer whose role includes taking the lead around any possible safeguarding or behavioral issues associated with Solway Orienteers activity. They are registered with Children 1st's Child Protection in Sport to receive electronic updates on Child Protection matters.

If you have any concerns regarding behaviour and or the welfare and safe guarding of children and vulnerable adults, associated with Solway orienteers activities please use the form on the link below to register your concerns.
Contact our Welfare and Safeguarding Officer
If you would prefer to raise your concerns with someone outside the club you can contact Nikki Howard in The Scottish Orienteering association.
Click here to contact the Lead S.O.A Safeguarding Officer

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