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In an extremely exciting development, the IOF have today announced that the World Orienteering Championships 2024, which is taking place from 12-16 July 2024 in Edinburgh, will be broadcast live via eurovisionsport.com in France, Germany and the UK.
The news comes as the International Orienteering Federation, IOF, has entered a partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the world’s leading alliance for public service media.
This means that even if you are unable to attend the event as a spectator or participant in the WOC Tour 2024, you will be able to follow and support Team GB by watching all the live action for free! All you need to do is sign up to access the coverage.
Follow the action together as a club!
Get involved in the spirit of WOC 2024 from wherever you are based by setting up a WOC 2024 watch party for your club members! It’s a great opportunity to see Team GB in action as the events unfold and support the national team as they embark on the competition.
Can’t wait until WOC 2024? Highlights from other International Competitions starts this weekend.
That’s right, from 25 May you will be able to catch all the highlights from the Orienteering World Cup Round 1 in Switzerland! Watch the event live via IOF TV.
You will be able to watch back on how our athletes navigated the course around the ‘railway central’ of Switzerland – Olten. Here is the full upcoming programme of orienteering events that will be broadcast:
2024 International Orienteering Programme
May 25-26
Orienteering World Cup Round 1, Switzerland – highlights only
June 1-2
Orienteering World Cup Round 2, Italy – highlights only
July 12-16
World Orienteering Championships, Scotland – live broadcast
August 17-20
European Orienteering Championships, World Cup Round 3, Hungary – highlights only
September 26-29, Finland
Orienteering World Cup Round 4, Finland – highlights only
For full details, please read the IOF's press release.
The International Orienteering season is finally upon us! This week the selected athletes for Team GB will travel to Switzerland for World Cup Round 1. Here is a reminder of who will be representing the squad and how you can watch the competition online.
Event programme
Friday 24 May: KO Qualification
Start times are yet to be confirmed but it is likely the Men's teams will commence the race at 2pm and the Women at 2:50pm. All times CEST (UTC +2)
Representing Team GB are:
- Ralph Street
- Jonny Crickmore
- Freddie Carcas
- Nathan Lawson
- Peter Hodkinson
- Will Gardner
- Megan Carter-Davies
- Grace Molloy
- Charlotte Ward
- Fiona Bunn
- Cecilie Andersen
- Rachel Brown
Saturday 25 May: KO Sprint Final
Sunday 26 May: Individual Sprint- First Start 12:03
- Ralph Street
- Jonny Crickmore
- Freddie Carcas
- Nathan Lawson
- Peter Hodkinson
- Will Gardner
- Megan Carter-Davies
- Grace Molloy
- Charlotte Ward
- Fiona Bunn
- Cecilie Andersen
- Rachel Brown
- Mairi Eades
Good luck to each and every one of our athletes, we are very excited for the start of the international season and cannot wait to see all that it brings!
How to catch the action
Visit the IOF's website to learn more about how you can catch all the action from the event. Or, simply follow this link to IOF TV to choose which package you wish to purchase.
Are you passionate about our sport and want to contribute to the way competitions are officiated and delivered? This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the development of our competition rules and support our dedicated volunteer officials.
Open Positions:
We are currently seeking two Chairs:
- Chair of the Rules Group
- Chair of the Officials Group
Responsibilities:
Both Groups report to the Events & Competitions Committee, and as Chair, you will (in summary):
- Lead and coordinate the efforts of your respective group.
- Work closely with volunteers and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and evolution of competition rules and officials' standards.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Your contributions will directly affect the delivery and quality of competitions.
- Collaboration: Work with a team of passionate volunteers dedicated to the sport.
- Development: Help in the continuous improvement and development of rules and officiating standards.
If you are interested in taking on a leadership role and making a significant impact on our sport, we encourage you to apply for one of these exciting opportunities.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
If you are interested?
Please send an email to Howard Blackman (hblackman@britishorienteering.org.uk) stating your interest, a note to explain your motivation and experience.
Expressions of interest should arrive before 28 June 2024
Judith Holt, Chair of British Orienteering welcomed everyone to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Saturday 14 October 2017 in Leeds.
Judith asked who would like to be appointed as Teller.
Mike Forrest from Bristol Orienteering Klub (BOK) was appointed Teller.
Judith went on to explain what the proposals were, these were:
Proposal 1: To include the Isle of Man in the territory over which British Orienteering governs the Sport of Orienteering. The North West was keen to support.
Proposal 2: The Re-appointment of a Director. (Basic Article tidy up: to engage with younger people to get on the Board and encourage previous Board members to return).
Proposal 3: Appointments Panel. (Basic Article tidy up: to appoint Officers though a panel).
Judith the Chair then went on to ask the attendees if they had any questions they wanted to raise prior to the voting.
A question was raised by Tony Maycraft (CHIG) who asked “are there were any consequences related to the vote?” Judith replied that “if the vote was against then this would jeopardise 5 staff member positions.” Judith thanked Tony for his question.
Judith moved the EGM onto the voting of the three proposals. Each British Orienteering member attending had been given voting slips which they were then asked to vote with. When completed the voting slips were collected from each table by the Appointed Teller. The Appointed Teller left the meeting room to count the votes along with the proxy votes which had been sent into National Office prior to the meeting. The results were handed to the Chair, Judith Holt.
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FOR |
AGAINST |
ABSTAIN |
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Proposal 1 |
167 votes |
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Proposal 2 |
168 votes |
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Proposal 3 |
166 votes |
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The votes for each proposal were 100% in favour and therefore adopted by British Orienteering members.
Judith Holt, Chair of British Orienteering, said: “Thank you to all those members who attended the EGM or sent in proxy votes. I am pleased the Isle of Man is now part of the British Orienteering community. Perhaps in the future a new venue for orienteering holidays? We were also able to update our articles to bring us in line with current good practice in sports governance.”
The meeting then continued with presentations to Mike Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer.
Mike has been with British Orienteering for 11 years. The Sport and Recreation Alliance recently recognised Mike Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of British Orienteering, with the Emeritus Award for his long-term service to orienteering. Since Mike was unable to travel to London to receive the award, Judith presented this prestigious award to Mike at the EGM.
Judith presenting Mike with his Emeritus Award for his long-term service to orienteering.
Mike's impending retirement was also marked by another presentation by Judith on behalf of British Orienteering Board and its members. Mike was presented with a book with personalised messages from orienteering clubs and associations across the UK, a painting of a view of Riber Castle by a local artist and orienteer, golfing vouchers and a golfing themed retirement cake.
Members were pleased to be part of Mike’s retirement presentation. They applauded him in recognition of his hard work, dedication and commitment he has given to British Orienteering and the sport over the last 11 years.
Mike expressed his appreciation and thanked the Board, staff and members for the retirement gifts.
The Club and Association Conference then got underway.
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