Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim is to navigate in sequence between control points marked on a unique orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.
University Orienteering is a great place to either continue to be involved in orienteering or start it from new. There are a number of Universities with clubs and groups around the UK.
There are many orienteering clubs already being enjoyed by many students at Universities across the UK at different stages of their studies. Some who have just started their degrees, others preparing for their finals. Orienteering challenges body and mind.
Here are details of University Orienteering Clubs with the contact links for each:
Aberdeen University Orienteering Club (AUOC)
Contact Janne Heikkinen
Facebook
University of Bristol Orienteering Club (UBOC)
Contact Tom Dobra
Website
Facebook
Cambridge University Orienteering Club (CUOC)
Contact the Captains
Website
Facebook
Durham University Orienteering Club (DUOC)
Contact Club Captains
Website
Facebook
Edinburgh University Orienteering Club (EUOC)
Contact Briony Kincaid
Website
Facebook
Glasgow University Orienteering Club (GUOC)
Contact Simon Gardner
Facebook
Leeds University Orienteering Club (LUUOC)
Contact Ash Stratton-Powell
Website
Facebook
Loughborough University Orienteering (LUOC)
Contact Philip Vokes
Website
Facebook
Oxford University Orienteering Club (OUOC)
Contact Harrison McCartney
Website
Facebook
University of Sheffield Orienteering Club (SHUOC)
Contact Club Captain / Secretary
Website
Facebook
University of Newcastle Orienteering Club (UNOC)
Contact Henry Ling
Website
Facebook
University of York Orienteering Club (UYOC)
Contact Club Captain / Secretary
Website
Facebook
More information about these clubs can be found here.
If your University hasn't got an Orienteering Club, then why not set up your own University Orienteering club or group?
Support and advice is available, simply contact National Office.
Email: info@britishorienteering.org.uk
Still interested in orienteering, but just want to know more?
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