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.

26 June 2024

Update to the process for announcing GBR Teams

British Orienteering would like to make people aware of a small update to the process for announcing teams selected to represent GBR at international competitions.

26 June 2024

JWOC 2024 is almost upon us...meet the GB Squad!

From 30 June - 6 July athletes from our Development and Talent Squads will be heading out to Plzeň in the Czech Republic to compete at the annual Junior World Orienteering Championships 2024. Let's meet the squad!

25 June 2024

WOC 2024 Needs You!

With just a few weeks to go until the World Orienteering Championships (WOC 2024) arrives in Edinburgh there is still time to get involved and be part of something special. Why not find out more about volunteering today!

25 June 2024

James Hammond narrowly misses out on EYOC Long title to claim Silver

The GB team have just completed an exciting long weekend at the European Youth Orienteering Championships in Szczecin, Poland! There was lots to celebrate in the Long Distance race for James Hammond and Finn Selmer Deguid, and some good results for the team across the Board.

23 June 2024

British Sprint Championships 2024 Results

The British Sprint Championships 2024 took place today at the University of Warwick. Here are the results!

22 June 2024

British Sprint Relay Championships 2024 Results

The British Sprint Relay Championships 2024 took place today at the University of Birmingham. Here are the results!

22 June 2024

James Hammond takes a silver medal at EYOC 2024!

The GB athlete was just six seconds off a Gold Medal in the Long Distance Race!

20 June 2024

UK Orienteering League update (including 2023 season prize-giving)

2023 UKOL Prize Giving this Sunday at the British Sprint Championships at Warwick University

18 June 2024

EYOC 2024 – Good luck to Team GB!

Athletes selected to represent Team GB will be heading to Szczecin in Poland this week, to compete in the European Youth Orienteering Championships 2024.

17 June 2024

Get involved in FREE activities taking place through WOC 2024!

In celebration of WOC 2024, British Orienteering have put together a special website dedicated to sharing details of how you can get involved in FREE activities across the Championships Weekend. From an orienteering maze and various courses and activities for you to take advantage of, and a chance to catch the live action, there is ample opportunity to get involved and share in the spirit of WOC 2024.

13 June 2024

British Orienteering publishes new habitat assessment report on the Land at Finsthwaite and Rusland Heights, Windermere Lake

In 2023, British Orienteering commissioned a survey to understand the ecological impact an orienteering event could have on vegetation and ground compaction. Here, we outline the key outcomes of the survey and recommendations that planners and organisers may find beneficial when planning future events.

10 June 2024

Celebrating 26 years of Youth Orienteering at the 2024 Yvette Baker Finals

Hertfordshire Orienteering Club are proud to be hosting the finals of the 25th edition of the Yvette Baker Trophy and Shield at Northaw Great Wood, Cuffley, on 7 July 2024.