Blog
Welcome to the our blog listing page. Blogs published here are written by our members to help showcase the fantastic work and volunteering that goes into keeping our sport alive and thriving. Browse through to learn more about the latest developments from our orienteering community.
Irish Orienteering Championships 2025
13 May 2025
It was Ulster’s turn to host the Irish Championships this year with North West Orienteering Club taking on the organisation with the help of the other Northern Ireland Clubs.
Springing into Orienteering: Why you should check out our Club's Spring Series events!
30 April 2025
Spring is the perfect time to get out there and try orienteering. With lighter evenings and brighter days on the horizon, we caught up with some of our clubs that organise Spring Series events across the Country, and why you should consider coming along and trying out one of their courses for yourself!
Joint GB and Scottish Elite Development Squad Camp takes place in Pitlochry
30 April 2025
A couple of weeks ago there was a joint GB team / Scottish Elite Development Squad camp in Pitlochry. Here, Graham Gristwood and others reflect on the experience.
Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Middle Distance Championships – Plumpton Rocks, Harrogate
2 April 2025
On 23 March, the Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Middle Distance Championships took place at Plumpton Rocks in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We spoke to Organiser, Richard Kirk and Planner, Lois Parker about the event which was hosted in the truly stunning location.
Event spotlight: Icenian Weekend 2025
2 April 2025
On 22-23 March 2025, orienteers gathered for the Icenian Sprint Weekend 2025 for a weekend of Sprint Orienteering in Cambridge and Huntingdon. Sophie Preston (CUOC) shares how the event came to fruition, their highlights and results from each day of the competition.