News
12
Jun
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
Aug
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
Aug
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
Aug
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
Aug
Your chance to have your say on Elite Orienteering in Britain
We are recruiting new members to join the Performance Pathway Steering Group.
5
Aug
WUCS Report 2024
Read how Team GB fared at the World University Championships in Bulgaria!
5
Aug
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
Aug
Gold at the World University Orienteering Championships!
Team GB takes GOLD in Bulgaria!
1
Aug
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
Jul
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
Jul
GB athlete Charlotte Ward announces retirement
The GB athlete has announced her retirement from the GB squad.
29
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield Final 2024
Results are now available for the Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield Final 2024.
6
Jul
JWOC 2024: Relay results
The results from today's relay race are now available online.
5
Jul
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
Jul
JWOC 2024: Long and Middle Distance Results
Results are now available from the Long and Middle Distance Races at JWOC 2024.
2
Jul
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
Jul
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
Jul
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!