News
27
Feb
Deadline to nominate in our Annual Club, Coach, Volunteer and Mapping Awards extended
The deadline to nominate for the 2024 BOF Club, Coach, Volunteer and Mapping Awards has been extended to Monday 17 March 2025.
13
Feb
British Orienteering Appoints Peter Brooke as New Chief Executive Officer
British Orienteering is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Brooke as its new Chief Executive Officer.
24
Feb
2025 Selection Policy Briefing for athletes set to take place next week
To help athletes, parents, and coaches understand how the GBR teams are selected for Foot O international competitions, you are invited to an online presentation by Pippa Archer (Performance Programme Manager) and Bob Dredge (Chair of the Senior and Junior Selection Panels) next Monday 3rd March from 19:30-20:30.
9
Feb
British Night Championships 2025: Results
We are delighted to present the results of yesterday's British Night Championships 2025. Well done to all who competed in the event and to our organisers, Forth Valley Orienteers for putting on a fantastic evening of orienteering!
5
Feb
Interland 2025: Team announcement
A team of 48 athletes (M/W14 to M/W65) will travel to compete in this year's Interland Cup. The competition will be located near Steenwijk in the north east of the Netherlands and takes place on Sunday 2 March 2025.
4
Feb
Orienteering hits the stage!
Essex-based playwright, Vickie Donoghue brings orienteering to the stage this Spring with her new production: 'Fresh Air'.
4
Feb
Introduction to Event Organising eLearning Course – goes live
After 6 months of development and with sterling support from Pauline Olivant(NOC)ensuring the educational robustness of the course, the course is now live. Many thanks to our course testers who we are indebted to for their excellent feedback.
3
Feb
British Orienteering Announces Air Commodore Rob Woods OBE as New Chair
British Orienteering Announces the Appointment of Air Commodore Rob Woods OBE as Chair.
1
Feb
Graham Gristwood and Mark Nixon join British Orienteering's Performance Pathway Team
British Orienteering are excited to announce that two new staff members will join the Performance Pathway team from today, 1 March. Graham Gristwood will take on the role of Performance Programme Coordinator, while Mark Nixon will take on the role of Development Squad Lead.
1
Feb
Graham Gristwood and Mark Nixon join British Orienteering's Performance Pathway Team
British Orienteering is excited to announce that two new staff members joined the Performance Pathway team on 1st March. Graham Gristwood has taken on the role of Performance Programme Coordinator, while Mark Nixon is the new Development Squad Lead.
1
Feb
Graham Gristwood and Mark Nixon join British Orienteering's Performance Pathway Team
British Orienteering is excited to announce that two new staff members joined the Performance Pathway team on 1st March. Graham Gristwood has taken on the role of Performance Programme Coordinator, while Mark Nixon is the new Development Squad Lead.
31
Jan
British Orienteering and SportsShoes band together to host inaugural Quid Games event
For the past six months, British Orienteering and SportsShoes have been working together to raise awareness of orienteering and showcase it to those currently active in the trail, fell and club running scene as an accessible and exciting sport to try.
29
Jan
Opportunities to work with the British Squad
We are excited to be able to advertise two posts to work with the Great Britain Squad.
28
Jan
JK 2025 Entries: Early bird entry deadline is this Friday 31 January
The last day to take advantage of the early bird entry fee is this Friday 31st January. Entry from 1st February will be priced at the standard rate until the next price increase in late February.
24
Jan
Last chance to enter the British Night Championships 2025
There is just one week to go until entries close for the first major event of 2025!
23
Jan
Entries are open for the British Middle Championships 2025
Entries are open for the British Middle Championships 2025 taking place at Holmbush & Buchan Country Park, West Sussex on Saturday 15 March 2025.
22
Jan
Scottish 6 Days 2025: Entries are now open
The Scottish Six Days, a week-long orienteering event, will be celebrating its 25th edition in 2025 having been held every other year since 1977! Entries are now open and you can take advantage of the early bird deadline.
20
Jan
QUID GAMES: The Dark Edition
A race with equal parts of thrill, strategy, and mystery, The Dark Edition challenged athletes to think on their feet and outpace the competition—all whilst navigating the stunning Broughton Hall Estate through an unpredictable series of checkpoints and surprises.
20
Jan
Great Britain Selection Policy 2025 now live!
If you are interested in representing GBR, please read on!
14
Jan
Digital Incident Reporting form now live
Our incident reporting form is designed for you to inform us of a near miss or safety/safeguarding concern that has occurred during any form of Orienteering. We are delighted to say that we have now created a digital version of the form to ensure that you can let us know of any concerns quickly and efficiently.
14
Jan
British Orienteering joins TikTok!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new social media platform...TikTok!
13
Jan
2024 Club, Coach, Volunteer and Mapping Awards 2024: Nominations are open!
We are delighted to announce that nominations have opened for the 2024 Club, Coach and Volunteer Awards alongside our Mapping Awards. Recognising the value and efforts of our volunteer force across our clubs and beyond, is incredibly important to all of us. Cast your nominations today!
10
Jan
Entries are open for the British Orienteering Championships 2025
The North West Orienteering Association are delighted to welcome you to the British Long and Relay Championships in 2025. Entries are now open to secure your spot at the event taking place from 10-11 May 2025 in the Lake District.
8
Jan
Forestry England and British Orienteering renew partnership
People have been orienteering in the nation’s forests for many years. From 1 November, a refreshed agreement explains how Forestry England and British Orienteering will work together to maintain and increase orienteering in the nation’s forests.
7
Jan
Our new campaign: 'Elevate your fitness: Try Orienteering!' is now live!
We are delighted to announce that our new year campaign to encourage more newcomers to try out our sport, is now live.
6
Jan
Recap of the 2024 UK Orienteering League
The 2024 UK Orienteering League (UKOL) has drawn to a close, with results of both the club and individual competitions now available.
5
Jan
Members: Exclusive offer for private medical plans with HMCA!
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of British Orienteering has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.
23
Dec
We are thrilled to welcome announce the first sponsors of the JK Festival 2025!
We are delighted to welcome back Altra who will be sponsoring Day 1 and then Instinct Trail and Revive Active on Days 2/3.
21
Dec
Entries for JK 2025 are officially open!
Enter now to secure your place at next year’s Jan Kjellström International Festival of Orienteering.
18
Dec
EUOC are seeking a Performance Coach to join their team
Edinburgh University Orienteering Club are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic coach to work with a group of performance-focused athletes.