News
Access the latest news and updates from British Orienteering.
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!
2 July 2024
Competition time with Revive Active!
Our Official Supplement Partner, Revive Active are offering British Orienteering Members an exclusive competition to win a month’s supply of their brand-new product Omega Active!
1 July 2024
eLearning: Free offer supporting Clubs to thrive on Inclusion
British Orienteering affiliated Clubs can claim up to two, free of charge enrolments, onto our new Introduction to Inclusion eLearning course.
27 June 2024
WOC Tour 2024: More details published
Attending the WOC Tour as part of the World Orienteering Championships 2024 this July? Here are details of the event programme.
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!
21 June 2024
Free teach orienteering sessions available this July!
This July, South East Lancashire Orienteering Club have partnered with Manchester Outdoor Education Trust to deliver FREE sessions to those interested in incorporating orienteering into their curriculum and beyond.
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.