News

12 June 2024

Chair for Board of Directors

We present an exciting opportunity to become Chair of British Orienteering, the national governing body for the sport of orienteering in the UK.

13 August 2024

Our new part-year membership offer will go live on 1 September

As agreed at the 2023 AGM, our next membership fee reduction will come into effect shortly.

13 August 2024

World Masters Orienteering Championships 2024: a view from our members

From 2-9 August, over 100 of our members attended the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Turku, Finland. It was an exciting week of orienteering that saw four of our members win Gold in the Sprints Final! Here is a round up of the event from the perspective of one of our members, Julia Preston from South Ribble Orienteering Club (SROC) and the results.

12 August 2024

High Sheriff of Hertfordshire finds her way to new orienteering event at Stanborough Lakes

Annie Brewster JP, High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, found her way to Stanborough Lakes on Saturday 10 August to help launch a new, permanent virtual volunteering event.

12 August 2024

Your chance to have your say on Elite Orienteering in Britain

We are recruiting new members to join the Performance Pathway Steering Group.

5 August 2024

WUCS Report 2024

Read how Team GB fared at the World University Championships in Bulgaria!

5 August 2024

Volunteering Opportunities – Performance Pathway Talent Program

British Orienteering’s Performance Program supports athletes from the junior ranks through to success on the international stage. An exciting step in this journey is membership of one of the three L3 Talent squads – South, North and Scotland.

2 August 2024

Gold at the World University Orienteering Championships!

Team GB takes GOLD in Bulgaria!

1 August 2024

We have launched our new Orienteering Coach Qualification!

British Orienteering  is pleased to announce today, that the NEW Orienteering Coach Qualification is now available. Find out all the details about the new qualification here.

31 July 2024

European Orienteering Championships 2024: Team update and event programme

In a couple of weeks, the European Orienteering Championships will take place in Mor, Hungary from 15-20 August 2024. The competition will also host World Cup Round 4. Let's meet the team and find out more about the event programme.

29 July 2024

GB athlete Charlotte Ward announces retirement

The GB athlete has announced her retirement from the GB squad.

29 July 2024

Dates announced for British Trail Orienteering Championships 2024

Berkshire Orienteers are pleased to announce the dates for the British TrailO Weekend which will incorporate the British Trail Orienteering Championships. The events will take place from Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 October 2024.

29 July 2024

World Masters Orienteering Championships 2024

British Orienteering would like to wish all who are travelling to Turku in Finland for the World Masters Orienteering Championships 2024 the very best of luck!

25 July 2024

FISU World University Orienteering Championships 2024: Team and Event Programme

This time next week, The FISU World University Orienteering Championships 2024 will take place in Bansko, Bulgaria. Check out the team representing Great Britain as they join other athletes from around the world at the competition this year.

22 July 2024

Selection races for Junior European Cup and World Cup 4

Preliminary details are now available for two selection races which will take place in Deeside on 31 August/1 September 2024.

16 July 2024

WOC 2024: Megan Carter-Davies secures podium place in the Knock-Out Sprint Finals!

Today the final day of the World Orienteering Championships 2024 took place with the Knock-Out Sprint. Megan Carter-Davies secured podium place after finishing 5th in what was an incredibly exciting day of racing!

15 July 2024

KO Sprint Team for WOC 2024

It's the final race tomorrow of the World Orienteering Championships 2024. Here is the Great Britain team for the Knock-Out Sprint race!

14 July 2024

WOC 2024: Mixed Sprint Relay Race Results

The Mixed Sprint Relay Race took place at WOC 2024 today which consisted of an indoor arena area and maze section throughout the Riccarton Campus of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

13 July 2024

Mixed Sprint Relay Team for WOC 2024

Here is the team representing Great Britain in tomorrow's Mixed Sprint Relay race at the World Orienteering Championships 2024.

12 July 2024

Day 1 of WOC 2024 sees Grace Molloy get a podium place!

The Sprint World Orienteering Championships kicked off today in Edinburgh with Grace Molloy getting a podium place! Here are the results from Day 1.

11 July 2024

Individual Sprint Team for WOC 2024

Tomorrow, the elite races of the 2024 World Orienteering Championships begin! Here is the team representing Great Britain in the Sprint race.

11 July 2024

Come and see us at WOC 2024 this weekend: and take part in FREE activities!

From an orienteering maze and lots of activities to get you involved during the World Orienteering Championships 2024, come and give the British Orienteering Team a visit, and learn more about our fantastic sport!

10 July 2024

WOC 2024: Event programme and ways to catch the live action!

We've finally made it to the eve of the World Orienteering Championships 2024. Tomorrow there will be a model event for the elites and a warmup race for those taking part in the WOC Tour. Here is the event programme and how you can catch all the LIVE action from home.

8 July 2024

Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield Final 2024

Results are now available for the Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield Final 2024.

6 July 2024

JWOC 2024: Relay results

The results from today's relay race are now available online.

5 July 2024

UK Coaching Awards 2024: Nominate Your Inspiring Coaches Today!

Nominations for the UK Coaching Awards 2024 are now live, and the public, community clubs, participants, fellow coaches, and parents are being invited to put forward their outstanding coaches across the 10 different categories!

4 July 2024

JWOC 2024: Long and Middle Distance Results

Results are now available from the Long and Middle Distance Races at JWOC 2024.

2 July 2024

JWOC 2024: Sprint Relay and Sprint Results

Yesterday the GB Team completed the Sprint Relay Race at the Junior World Orienteering Championships, and today the Sprint Race took place! Let's take a look at the results.

2 July 2024

WOC 2024 announcement: Team selected to represent Great Britain

We are delighted to announce the team selected to represent Great Britain at the World Orienteering Championships 2024!

2 July 2024

British Orienteering support the Big League 2024

British Orienteering were again excited to support The Outdoor Classroom’s, Big League after it’s successful inauguration in 2023!