News
21
Sep
British Orienteering invites tenders for IT services
British Orienteering is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced IT service providers to support the organisation’s technology needs and future digital development.
12
Oct
The deadline to set up your direct debit for renewals is this week!
Direct Debit forms need to be returned to the office by 16 October 2026 to be implemented in time for 2027 renewals.
5
Oct
Club & Association Affiliations are open!
Club and Association Affiliations are now open and can be processed through your personal online British Orienteering profile.
4
Oct
JEC 2026: Long Results
After an extremely successful day for the British team at the JEC Sprint, they returned to Sörenberg for the long discipline in the alpine meadows and forests above the town.
3
Oct
JEC 2026: Sprint Results
Day 2 of the Junior European Cup saw teams move to the alpine ski resort of Sorenberg for the Sprint. The mountain backdrop and glorious sunshine provided a stunning setting for the race. This wasn’t your average sprint race with lots of uneven ground, steep slopes and green vegetation to negotiate alongside the normal buildings and streets.
2
Oct
JEC 2026: Relay Results
Today, the Junior European Cup 2026 got underway in Sörenberg LU, Switzerland. Here are the results from Day 1, where GB's junior athletes competed in the Relay Race.
1
Oct
World Masters MTBO Champs 2026
The World Masters MTBO Champs 2026 in Scotland is a wrap! A vision of three years ago became a wonderful reality this week in the beautiful and varied forests of the Moray coast. It was also the finale of the World Masters Series.
30
Sep
Final team for the Junior European Cup confirmed
There has been one late change to the JEC team: Toby Heppell has been called into the team to replace Ruari Cottier (both M18). We will have a photo of Toby as he raced EYOC earlier this year.
30
Sep
Opportunity to represent British Orienteering on IOF Commissions
British Orienteering members have the opportunity to put themselves forward for nomination to one of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) Commissions or the IOF Disciplinary Panel.
28
Sep
EOC 2026: Round Up
Last week saw the conclusion of the senior international season as 10 GBR athletes headed to Lithuania for a week of tough racing at the 2026 European Championships.
27
Sep
EOC 2026: Relay Results
In the final day of racing at the European Champs both teams performed well; finishing 11th nation in each relay, but felt they had more to give.
26
Sep
EOC 2026: Middle Results
The Middle Distance at the European Orienteering Championships 2026 was a real test in thick forest, with many of the favorites loosing a lot of time.
25
Sep
Performance Pathway Officer – Join the British Orienteering Performance Team
British Orienteering is looking for a Performance Pathway Officer to join our Performance Team and play an important role in supporting our international athletes and teams.
25
Sep
Graham Gristwood appointed Performance Pathway Manager
British Orienteering is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Gristwood as Performance Pathway Manager.
24
Sep
EOC 2026: Long Results
Here are the results from Day 2 of the European Orienteering Championships 2026.
23
Sep
EOC 2026: Qualification Results
It was a great start to the European Orienteering Championships 2026 today, with half the team qualified for the A final and several other runners narrowly missing out.
7
Sep
GB Team announced for the European Orienteering Championships/ World Cup Round 4
Athletes have been selected for the European Orienteering Championships and World Cup Round 4 in Lithuania later this month.
7
Sep
Update – DBS eligibility criteria
From 1 September 2026, the rules defining “regulated activity with children” are changing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
1
Sep
SportsShoes' Quid Games Becomes SportsShoes' O-Games
British Orienteering and SportsShoes are delighted to announce that SportsShoes' Quid Games will now be known as SportsShoes' O-Games.
1
Sep
Join British Orienteering for just £2 until the end of the year! Part-year membership is now live
If you’re new to British Orienteering, you can take advantage of our reduced part-year membership fees for 2026. Join us from just £2 until the end of this year!
26
Aug
Get Ahead of Renewals: Set Up Your Direct Debit Today
Renewal season will be here before we know it, so now is the perfect time to make sure your British Orienteering membership is ready for the year ahead.
20
Aug
Junior European Cup teams confirmed
The full teams for this year’s Junior European Cup (JEC) have now been confirmed, with the junior selection panel completing the selection of the remaining places following the pre-selections announced in April.
19
Aug
Dates released for the Major Events Conference 2026
This year's theme will focus on Navigating the Future: Reviews and Rules, Safety and Scenarios.
17
Aug
World Masters Orienteering Championships 2026 sees many of our members take podium places
British Orienteers enjoyed an outstanding World Masters Orienteering Championships (WMOC) 2026, with more than 100 competitors from Great Britain taking part and members achieving a host of podium finishes across the Sprint, Middle and Long Finals.
13
Aug
Deadline for SOA's Senior Development Post applications extended
Scottish Orienteering are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their SOA Development Team as a Senior Development Officer. This is an exciting time to join the team as we look forward to the Summer of Sport and increase knowledge of/participation in our sport across the age ranges.
12
Aug
Lead the Next Generation of British Orienteering Success
British Orienteering is looking for an exceptional leader to help shape the future of our performance pathway and inspire the next generation of international athletes.
11
Aug
World Cup 3 Round-up
Following a sprint focus in the senior international competition calendar during the first half of the year, World Cup 3 moved to the forests of Czechia last week for a set of tough, technical races. Athletes faced the challenge of navigating steep rocky hillsides through a mix of forests, ranging from excellent visibility to full-on fight!
10
Aug
British Orienteering announces changes to the Performance Management team
British Orienteering has announced that Pippa Archer and Rachael Handley will shortly leave their respective roles as Performance Manager and Performance Administrator within our GB Team.
8
Aug
World Cup Round 3: Middle Distance Results
World Cup 3 continued with the middle distance finals in Czechia.
6
Aug
World Cup Round 3: Long Distance Finals
Today the Orienteering World Cup continued in Czechia with the long finals.