Media and the Press
Here you can find essential information about Scottish Orienteering and the 6-Day competition. Press releases will also be available here.
For more information, email: 2009enquiries@scottish6days.com
Background
The Scottish Six Day Orienteering competition ("the 6-Days") is a biennial event, first held in 1977, and taking place in a different area of Scotland each time. As the largest orienteering event in the UK, each 6-Days event typically attracts over 3500 competitors plus additional families and friends, and brings an enormous economic boost to the local area.
The competition is designed to provide the highest quality orienteering over the week, in a relaxed atmosphere, and aims to appeal all ages and skill levels, from elite athletes to newcomers. Age classes range from 10 years and under to 80 years and above!
A strong international representation is always present at each 6-Day event, with a traditionally large Scandinavian contingent, and more recently the event has become increasingly popular with competitors from Eastern Europe.
The event is overseen by the Scottish 6-Day Company, and organised by all of Scotland's orienteering clubs, who co-ordinate central organisation as well as individual race days. Additional assistance is provided where required by other UK clubs and individuals. Tay 2009's central organising clubs are Forth Valley Orienteers (FV0) and Tayside Orienteers (TAY).
For details of past events, visit the Scottish 6 Day web site.