British Orienteering membership
Our sport is always open to newcomers. We want to everyone to enjoy the benefits of getting outdoors and trying something as adventurous and exciting as orienteering!
So if you are thinking of joining us, here is everything you need to know about becoming a member.
Why join us?
Our sport is truly for everyone. Whether you want to introduce the family, join on your own and try something more adventurous and exciting, or elevate your fitness levels, there is something for everyone no matter what your age or ability.
We pride ourselves on being a a versatile sport. Our members range from toddler-age through to those aged 90+. The beauty of our sport is that you can join your local club to find like-minded indivduals, or orienteer at one of our permanent or virtual orienteering courses at your own leisure.
To get the most out of your membership and the orienteering community we recommend that you join your local club (and their Association) as well as British Orienteering. Most clubs organise training opportunities and social activities for their members so it is a great way to improve your orienteering skills and make new friends. If you do still wish to just join British Orienteering, simply select "BOF" when you are asked to choose a club or association.
Who knows where your orienteering journey could take you? Find out by joining us today!
Please note that we are now entering renewals season. From 1 November current members will be invited to renew their membership from 2025. British Orienteering membership runs for a calendar year from 1st January to 31st December.
If you wish to become a new member and have not joined British Orienteering in the past four calendar years, you will still be able to take advantage of our part-year membership fee offer until the end of 2024. To save yourself the hassle, and having to renew in January 2025, you will have the option to add on your annual membership for next year when you go through the join process.
Membership benefits
As a member of British Orienteering you will:
Pay a reduced entry fee at most orienteering events
Enjoy exclusive membership discounts at National Retailers
Gain access to many resources in the members' section of the website, including our Club and Membership Toolkit and Digital Content Hub
Develop your knowledge of orienteering through eLearning, webinars and coaching courses
Be eligible to compete in major competitions such as the British Championships
Your successes will be recognised through the 'Navigational Challenge' and 'Racing Challenge' incentive schemes
Track your progress through Ranking points at all National, Regional and Major Events (if you are 16 or over)
Covered by Public Liability Insurance when participating in events and activities registered with British Orienteering
Receive our monthly member email newsletter and email marketing communications (if you opt in)
Vote at the British Orienteering Annual General Meeting (over 18s only)
- Be considered in our Annual Awards.
Don’t forget that your British Orienteering membership includes fantastic Member Discounts from retailers such as Revive Active, Sportshoes, The AA and more! You will find new and updated offers from Snow & Rock, Cotswolds Outdoors and Up & Running on the discount page when you log in. Click the image below to view the full list of membership discounts.
Our membership grades
There are three levels to British Orienteering membership. You will find more details about which grade is for you below.
British Orienteering membership runs for a calendar year from 1st January to 31st December.
Membership renewals start on the 1st of November 2024. If you are a current member of British Orienteering and do not have a direct debit set up us, you will need to renew your membership for 2025.
Senior membership
Senior membership is for anyone wishing to join aged 26 or over
Cost: £16
Young Adult membership
If you are aged 21–25, you can join British Orienteering as a young adult member.
Cost: £10
Junior membership
If you are aged 20 or under, you can join British Orienteering as a junior member.
Cost: £5
Our membership offers
We are delighted to offer an exclusive family membership offer available to existing members of British Orienteering and also a part-year membership offer to new members joining us. We hope that many of our existing members and newcomers to the sport will benefit from these offers. You can learn more about them by clicking the links below.
Please remember that any club or association fees will be added additionally to the new British Orienteering membership fees.
Part-year membership offer
This offer is open to individuals who have not been members of British Orienteering in any of the previous four calendar years.
Cost: from £2 for juniors
How to join us
Online
The easiest way to join British Orienteering is online. Have a look at our club finder to find your local club and then follow the steps of the online process.
By post
Please complete the MS Word Form or Download and print the form and post it with a cheque made payable to British Orienteering. Use the club finder to learn how much it costs to join us and your local club.
Contact us
If you are having trouble joining online, please contact the National Office on 01629 583037. Please have your credit or debit card ready so that we can process your payment as quickly as possible.
Membership Terms and Conditions
As of 1st November 2022, all British Orienteering members need to abide by the membership terms and conditions. Members will need to acknowedge these via the tick box.
The terms and conditions for existing members can also be found here.
The terms and conditions are reviewed annually with updated versions published on 1 November each year. Unless changes in legislation requires an earlier change.