Orienteering News
Due to COVID-19, there are restrictions across the UK. The activities listed here are to support individual exercise (or exercise within your household/ support bubble) and should only be undertaken if they are local to you.
Production of a Trail Orienteering Video - Supported by the Orienteering Foundation
The Orienteering Foundation (OF) has awarded a grant to the British Orienteering TrailO Development Group for the production of a video describing and promoting Trail Orienteering. Details of the scope and purpose of the video are given on the OF website www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk under the m...
10 top orienteering activities to occupy the children this February half-term
Keeping children entertained during half-term is a challenge at the best of times, but Orienteering is a great way to stay active locally in the area where you live and within the government COVID-19 restrictions.
British Orienteering 2020 Awards - Nominations open! Who do you think deserves national recognition for their efforts in 2020?
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Volunteer, Club, Coach and Mapping Awards!
Are you taking part in the Online Catching Features this February?
It is great to see orienteers from Great Britain registered and competing virtually with many other orienteers from across the world.
Coming soon… New Online Introducing Orienteering Course for Secondary Schools
Introducing Orienteering for Secondary schools is a new initiative and has been designed to be the first step on the leadership pathway and aims to equip teachers and leaders with the knowledge and confidence to introduce Orienteering within their setting.
Impact of COVID-19 on Grassroots Activity Survey
Calling all Orienteering Club Chairs, Club Secretaries, Coaches, Volunteers!
International Orienteering Federation (IOF) High Level Event Seminar
Report by Dr David Rosen, Chair IOF Rules Commission
Permanent and Virtual GPS Course Portal - Invitation to tender
As many clubs have hopefully seen reflected in their own club Permanent or Virtual Course statistics - in the months since COVID19, Permanent and Virtual Orienteering Courses have seen a large increase in usage and many new courses have been registered after the integration of virtual GPS courses on...
British Orienteering 2021 Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 21st April 2021
Annual General Meeting 2021 - Notice
ORIENTEERING YEARS by Adrian Hope (BASOC) - British Orienteering member for over 37 years!
Jennie Taylor Communications Officer at British Orienteering caught up with Adrian Hope member of Badenoch and Sprathspey Orienteering Club (BASOC) who has been a British Orienteering member for over 37 years.
Further Safeguarding Courses announced
British Orienteering is pleased to announce two further course dates for coaches wishing to undertake the Safeguarding and Protecting Children tutor led workshop.
The winners of the 'Get Active this Autumn Photo Competition' Announced
Over the autumn months last year juniors and families were encouraged take part in Autumn Orienteering activities made available for download and share a photo of their experiences with British Orienteering.
M Tiger Sports DS Trail Head Torch Review by Alice Wilson (EUOC/CLYDE)
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Headtorch Review by Alice Wilson member of Edinburgh University Orienteering Club and Clydeside Orienteers.
Alice is also a British Orienteering Talent Squad member.
British Orienteering fifty years ago: 1971 - Interesting Snippets
Report by Clive Allen (former British Orienteering Federation Chairman)
Success for Ben Kyd - member of Manchester District Orienteering Club
Report by Clive Allen (Former British Orienteering Chairman)
European Junior and Youth Orienteering Championships Cancelled
Source: International Orienteering Federation
Safeguarding Courses for Coaches Announced
British Orienteering is pleased to announce the details for how all active licensed coaches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are able to access the relevant Safeguarding Courses. Following initial communication last year, for active orienteering coaches to be fully licensed, coaches are now re...
2020 Award Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Volunteer, Club, Coach and Mapping Awards!
Sport England launches exciting new strategy putting sport and physical activity at heart of nation’s recovery.
#UnitingTheMovement is a 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity.
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