Benefits of joining British Orienteering

There are two levels of Membership within British Orienteering; Local British Orienteering Membership (LBM) and National British Orienteering Membership (NBM).

To determine which level of membership you require you need to consider, how far you travel to compete, the type of competitions you want to take part in and how frequently you orienteer.

Any orienteer that competes in more than three events will begin to save money by joining British Orienteering, as members receive a discounted entry at events.

Which events you receive a discount at will be determined by your level of membership and your club's location. You can choose to join British Orienteering as a senior (21 or over), junior (20 or under), or as a family group.

Benefits of becoming a Local Member of British Orienteering:

• Insurance cover (liability to 3rd parties) at events registered with British Orienteering
• Bi-Annual Newsletter
• Eligibility to compete in the JK, national, regional and district events
• Discounted entry to regional and district events in your club’s region only
• Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
• Discounts from national companies through the member discounts scheme
• Access to a national badge and ranking scheme
• Access to a members only section that will enable you to update your details and renew your membership online. There are also many exciting developments being made to this section including the ability to enter and pay for events online.

Benefits of becoming a National Member of British Orienteering:

• Insurance cover (liability to 3rd parties) at events registered with British Orienteering
• Quarterly issue of the British Orienteering magazine, Focus, which includes the junior magazine Ozone.
• Eligibility to compete in the British Championships, JK, national, regional and district events
• Discounted entry to the JK, national, regional and district events in all regions
• Papers and vote at the British Orienteering AGM
• Opportunity to qualify to represent your country at international competitions
• Access to a national badge and ranking scheme
• Discounts from National companies through the member discounts scheme
• Access to a members only section that will enable you to update your details and renew your membership online. There are also many exciting developments being made to this section including the ability to enter and pay for events online.

British Orienteering Membership Fees for 2008

To become a member of British Orienteering you also need to join a club and regional association. Each club and association has its own fee. To find details of your local club and their fees please click on the "Find a Club" button on the left hand side of this page and follow the instructions.

You can join British Orienteering now

For further information about membership, please contact the National Office.