British Orienteering

Rules Group

Discover more about the role of the Rules Group here. 

Composition:

  • Chair, appointed by the Board
  • Rules Group may from time to time invite staff, experts or other representatives to attend meetings as presenters, advisors or observers. The Chair will approve such invitations in advance


  • Vacant (Chair)  Email
  • Freya Askham
  • Barry Elkington
  • Alan Leakey
  • Graham Louth
  • David May
  • Graham Nilsen
  • Terry Smith

Responsible for:

  • Formulating, writing, reviewing and publishing the rules of orienteering for British Orienteering
  • Formulating, writing, reviewing and publishing technical guidelines for British Orienteering
  • Monitoring the application of the Rules and Guidelines across British Orienteering
  • Liaising with other groups including in particular the Event Officials Group
  • Ruling on appeals against Jury decisions at Level A and Level B events concerning the rules of Orienteering, and if appropriate publishing its decisions
  • Reviewing any changes to IOF rules and considering whether appropriate to reflect in British Orienteering rules
  • Advising the Board on any proposed IOF technical rule changes
  • Any other responsibilities regarding the rules as decided by the committee and agreed by Events & Competitions Committee
  • Refer any decisions of strategic importance to the Board for guidance or for a decision.

Notes from meetings:

20242023
23 January25 April 
20 February6 July
2 April19 September
14 May7 November
25 June12 December
30 July